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Criminals warned to beware of the dogs
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley and Customs Minister Maurice Williamson say that drug detector dogs are now being trained to sniff out large amounts of currency, to target the proceeds of crime and ensure that criminals are hit hard in the pocket. More >>
100,000 passports renewed online
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says more than 100,000 people have now renewed their passports online as part of a drive by the Government to change the way New Zealanders deal with government departments. More >>
Minister encourages compliance as new whitebait season open
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith was up at the crack of dawn this morning to join in the opening of the 2013 whitebaiting season at Waimea Inlet near Nelson and to encourage compliance with the whitebait regulations. More >>
Bennett: Children’s Action Plan legislation announcement
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
I think the most important work I will ever do as a Minister is the work contained in the Children’s Action Plan. We are fundamentally changing the way we work with children and how we protect the most vulnerable. More >>
McCully welcomes Hagley Oval decision
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully says he is pleased by the decision to proceed with the redevelopment of Hagley Oval as it clears the way for Christchurch to host the opening match and festivities of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. More >>
Innovative technology makes company info more accessible
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the launch of QR codes and Company Badges as the Companies Office continues to make company information accessible online. More >>
Update on Russia trade
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser and Primary Industries Nathan Guy say that officials are working closely with Russian authorities to provide the reassurance they need over New Zealand dairy products. More >>
Hipkins wrong – PSKH employees will be vetted
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour MP Chris Hipkins is wrong - Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua will be subject to the new child protection policies announced yesterday, Associate Education Minister John Banks said today. More >>
NZDF hosts multinational planning exercise
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has met with Australian, US and Chinese participants who are taking part in Exercise Phoenix Spirit, a NZ hosted defence planning exercise in Christchurch. More >>
100,000 televisions collected under Govt scheme
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has marked the 100,000th television to be collected for recycling under the Government’s TV Takeback programme by taking her own worn-out television to a recycling facility. More >>
Customs stops up to $1 billion in ‘P’
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson announced today that up to $1 billion in methamphetamine and its precursor drugs has been stopped at the border since 2009. More >>
Fatal Accident - Highway 6 Motupiko
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Police, Fire and Ambulance are at the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash on State Highway 6, Motupiko. This is the main highway between Murchison and Nelson. More >>
Welfare fraud comparisons misleading
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows has slammed opposition claims that welfare fraudsters are treated more severely than tax fraudsters. More >>
Over 1000 schools register interest in managed network
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Almost half of New Zealand schools have registered their interest in connecting to Network for Learning’s managed network, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says. More >>
Innovation supports Canterbury infrastructure
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson says an innovative approach to maintaining the geodetic datum has enabled the repair of vital infrastructure as part of the Canterbury rebuild. More >>
Wairarapa doctors sharing info for better care
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A new system to share patients’ health information electronically is helping doctors, nurses and pharmacists in the Wairarapa make better decisions about patient treatment and care. More >>
Funding for C Company 28 Māori Battalion Memorial House
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is pleased to be contributing $500,000 towards the construction of a C Company 28 Māori Battalion Memorial House on land adjacent to the Tairawhiti Museum, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Bold legislation will protect children
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is introducing legislation with sweeping changes to protect vulnerable children and help them thrive. More than fifty children have died in the last five years because of extreme abuse; we know many of their ... More >>
Last of Wellington’s state houses made warmer
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today visited one of the last state houses in the Wellington region to receive insulation under Housing New Zealand’s nationwide Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme. More >>
Public Works Act acquisitions made fairer
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the Public Works Act 1981 will be amended to make land acquisition and compensation fairer and more efficient. More >>
