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Funding Boost for Sexual Violence Crisis Services
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
A major funding boost to assist victims of sexual violence was announced today by the lead Minister for Sexual Violence Services Paula Bennett. Funding will help the Auckland Sexual Abuse Help Foundation (HELP) provide a sexual violence crisis response ... More >>
Speech to Horticulture New Zealand annual conference
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Today I want to talk to you about my priorities for the primary sector, of which horticulture is a major part. In particular I want to talk about the two goals that the Ministry for Primary Industries has – to grow and protect New Zealand’s economy. More >>
Visit to support developing Chinese market
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has arrived in China to meet with business and government leaders, and visit Immigration New Zealand offices. More >>
Canterbury SDI programme delivering benefits
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Canterbury Spatial Data Infrastructure programme is delivering new ways to assist the Canterbury earthquake recovery, Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson says. More >>
New State Sector and Public Finance Reform Legislation
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
I’d like to begin by thanking our hosts IPANZ and Deloitte for bringing together senior public servants, partners from across the public and private sectors, and many of you who took the time to help shape this new Act. More >>
SuperGold card now covers 10,000 business outlets
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew is delighted that the SuperGold programme has surpassed 10,000 business outlets. More >>
Minister Welcomes Animal Welfare Marches
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Todd McClay has welcomed today’s turnout against animal testing for psychoactive substances, calling it a good example of people exercising their democratic rights. More >>
Minister of Sport welcomes the world in 2015
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully says the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match schedule announced today is an excellent result for New Zealand. More >>
Wilding pines cleared from shore of Lake Pukaki
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson says the battle to preserve New Zealand’s natural heritage has taken a step forward, with 150 hectares of wilding trees cleared at the iconic Lake Pukaki. More >>
Report released to grow Taupo sports fishery
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
A report which identifies a number of significant opportunities to grow the Taupo Sports Fishery has been released today by Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and Tūwharetoa Maori Trust Board chief executive Tamarapa Lloyd. More >>
New x-ray technology for New Zealand airports
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s border inspection system is set to gain a new fleet of x-ray machines, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced at Horticulture NZ’s annual conference today. More >>
School transport complaints process improved
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye has today announced a new complaints process and more accessible information for the special education school transport assistance (SESTA) services. More >>
Southern DHB crown monitor appointment
Monday, 29 July 2013, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has today announced the appointment of Dr Jan White as the crown monitor for Southern District Health Board (DHB), following the retirement of Stuart McLauchlan. More >>
John Key Speech to Kiwi Chamber - Seoul, South Korea
Monday, 29 July 2013, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s great to be back here in Seoul. This is my third visit to Korea in four-and-a-half years as Prime Minister. This is because we value the importance of the Korea relationship for New Zealand and for Korea’s rapidly expanding role in the world. More >>
Children’s Team working with first children
Monday, 29 July 2013, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Today the Rotorua Children’s Team begins working with children and families for the first time, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. “Children’s Teams support communities to better protect their children.” Central to the Children’s ... More >>
Water reports paint encouraging picture
Monday, 29 July 2013, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams says the release of two environmental water reports paint an encouraging picture of our waterways but also underline the need for the Government’s freshwater reforms. More >>
Defence Minister statement on Defence Orders
Monday, 29 July 2013, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
An article in the Sunday Star Times by Nicky Hager made two main allegations against the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). More >>
Veterans’ delegation commemorates 60th Anniversary of War
Monday, 29 July 2013, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse today joins Prime Minister John Key and 30 veterans at a New Zealand ceremony in Busan, Korea, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. More >>
Speech to NZ National Service UN Memorial Cemetery
Monday, 29 July 2013, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to begin by specially acknowledging the presence of our party of New Zealand Korean War veterans who have journeyed to Korea to pay their respects to their fallen comrades and mark the 60th anniversary of the end of fighting in the ... More >>
SmartGate open to US and UK travellers
Monday, 29 July 2013, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson announced today the introduction of SmartGate to United States and United Kingdom ePassport holders on departure. More >>
