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Mediation, counselling still stand says Collins
Monday, 29 July 2013, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins says mediation, as part the of the Government’s Family Court reforms, will help provide fast and efficient resolution of private disputes so the Court may focus on the most serious cases. More >>
60th Anniversary of Korean War Armistice
Monday, 29 July 2013, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse joined 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 >>
John Key: Address to Armistice Commemoration Ceremony
Saturday, 27 July 2013, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
It is an honour to address you on behalf of the countries invited here today to commemorate, with our Korean partners, the 60th anniversary of the Armistice Agreement which ended hostilities in the Korean War. More >>
PM meets with Korean President Park Geun-hye
Saturday, 27 July 2013, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key met today for bilateral talks with Korea’s new President Park Geun-hye at the ‘Blue House’ in Seoul. More >>
Michael Woodhouse: Address to ANZAC Commemorative Service
Saturday, 27 July 2013, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Today we commemorate the Battle of Kapyong, one of the defining battles of the Korean War and a significant chapter in the ANZAC story that links New Zealand and Australia in both peace and war. More >>
Forestry sector stands to gain major economic boost
Friday, 26 July 2013, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Primary Industries Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed the announcement of a government and industry research study that could rejuvenate New Zealand’s forestry industry. More >>
Minister acknowledges Private Ross Court of Inquiry release
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman acknowledges the NZDF’s guilty plea on a Health and Safety charge and the release of the Court of Inquiry into the death of Private Michael Ross. More >>
PGP funding for forestry biofuel programme
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today welcomed the announcement of Primary Growth Partnership funding of $6.75 million to investigate producing biofuels from forestry waste. More >>
New appointments to TEI councils
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced appointments to seven tertiary education institution councils, which include nine new council members across university and wānanga councils and a new appointment to the Open ... More >>
World Hepatitis Day: Know it. Test it. Treat it
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Ahead Of World Hepatitis Day on Sunday 28 July, Health Minister Tony Ryall is encouraging New Zealanders with hepatitis to enrol in free support programmes to help them live longer and healthier lives. More >>
$8.6 million to build muscle in the social sector
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today announced funding to strengthen the social sector through the new Capability Investment Resource. More >>
Kawerau youth funded to participate in Duke of Edinburgh
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye has today announced one-off funding of $21,600 to allow 15 young people from Kawerau to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award. More >>
New Zealand’s support to RAMSI acknowledged
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman and Police Minister Anne Tolley joined the Prime Minister John Key at today’s celebrations to mark the tenth anniversary of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). More >>
Government responds to 2011 election report
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced the Government’s response to the Justice and Electoral Committee’s report on the 2011 General Election. More >>
Tertiary Performance Indicators released
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce has welcomed the release of the 2012 Education Performance Indicators, which show continued strong performance by tertiary providers for their students. More >>
PM marks 10 years in Solomon Islands
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has praised the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) for the 10 years of security and stability it has provided. Mr Key is visiting Honiara today along with other Pacific Island leaders to attend RAMSI anniversary ... More >>
Enhanced cooperation protects New Zealanders
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Measures to protect New Zealanders while also making trade and travel easier were agreed at a Ministerial meeting that concluded in United States today, Justice Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
Extra funding for 92 budgeting providers
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is pleased to announce 92 organisations providing budgeting support and advice will soon receive extra funding. More >>
New criteria for business R&D grants now available
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
New criteria for business R&D Grants that will allow more Kiwi businesses to access more than half a billion dollars’ worth of R&D funding assistance have been released today. More >>
Consultation on R&D tax losses proposal begins
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Revenue Minister Todd McClay today welcomed the release of an Inland Revenue Department tax policy paper which seeks public feedback on proposals to improve cash flow and remove tax distortions on research ... More >>
