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Cook Strait earthquakes reminder to be prepared
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye says the response to the recent Cook Strait earthquakes on Sunday demonstrate the high calibre of civil defence staff and the importance of being prepared. More >>
Tremain: Local Government New Zealand annual conference
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech to Local Government New Zealand annual conference – Update on Phase 2 of the Better Local Government reforms More >>
Woodhouse leads veterans' delegation to Korea
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Woodhouse Minister of Veterans’ Affairs 23 July 2013 Media Statement Woodhouse leads veterans' delegation to Korea More >>
Prime Minister welcomes Royal baby
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today congratulated Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on the birth of their first child, a boy. “This is wonderful news for Prince William and Catherine,” says Mr Key. “The birth of a child is ... More >>
Address to 2013 Local Government New Zealand Conference
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
Last year when I spoke to you, we had just begun work on passing the Bill that enabled phase one of our Better Local Government reforms. These reforms are designed to give you the tools to keep rates affordable, set clear financial prudence requirements, ... More >>
No room for complacency despite downward road toll
Monday, 22 July 2013, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse is cautiously welcoming half-yearly data showing a continuing downward trend in fatalities on New Zealand roads. More >>
Chair appointed to New Zealand Racing Board
Monday, 22 July 2013, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Nathan Guy today announced the appointment of Glenda Hughes as Independent Chairperson of the New Zealand Racing Board’s (NZRB’s) governing body. Ms Hughes was appointed as Independent Chairperson following consultation with the racing industry. More >>
Ngāti Porou sign child protection agreement
Monday, 22 July 2013, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Child, Youth and Family and Ngāti Porou have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing to work together to better protect vulnerable children. More >>
McCully welcomes US announcement on Middle East process
Sunday, 21 July 2013, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has welcomed the announcement by US Secretary of State John Kerry that agreement has been reached on a basis for direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians. More >>
Social workers focus on protecting children, not ticking box
Sunday, 21 July 2013, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Despite notifications to Child, Youth and Family more than doubling in the past six years, social worker response times continue to improve, with 98.7 per cent of critical notifications being attended to within 24 hours. More >>
Social workers in an extra 385 schools
Sunday, 21 July 2013, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
All low decile primary schools will have social workers to help protect and support children, by the end of the next school term. More >>
Minister to visit UK, Ireland and US Education counterparts
Friday, 19 July 2013, 8:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata will travel to the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States next week for bilateral meetings with her counterparts. More >>
Collins to attend ministerial meeting in the US
Friday, 19 July 2013, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins will travel to the United States today to attend a ministerial meeting with her counterparts from Australia, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. More >>
Women in Governance Awards
Friday, 19 July 2013, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
One of my key priorities as Minister of Women’s Affairs is to have more New Zealand women in leadership and governance. Research shows that women bring to the table more diverse views, innovative ideas, attention to details, and are better able to ... More >>
Minister congratulates Top of the Lake on Emmy nominations
Friday, 19 July 2013, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson has congratulated everyone who worked on acclaimed filmmaker Jane Campion's New Zealand-filmed mini-series Top of the Lake on receiving eight nominations in the 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards. More >>
Minister visits Australia to shape housing policy
Friday, 19 July 2013, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith leaves for Australia today with Housing New Zealand chief executive Glen Sowry to learn from their experience of growing the community social housing sector. More >>
McCully appoints Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today named career diplomat Hamish MacMaster as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. More >>
High Commissioner to Rarotonga announced
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of Joanna Kempkers as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands. More >>
Prime Minister to visit Solomon Islands and South Korea
Friday, 19 July 2013, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will travel to the Solomon Islands and South Korea from 24 July to 30 July to mark the tenth anniversary of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) and then the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. More >>
Bridges: Speech to West Coast Minerals Forum
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to be here at the West Coast Minerals Forum and to have the opportunity to speak to you all. More >>
