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Goodhew: NZPork Industry Conference
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning everyone and thanks to NZPork for inviting me to address you today. I’d like to start by acknowledging Chairman Ian Carter, and other local and overseas industry representatives present here today. More >>
Second audit of CCC consents completed
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced no safety problems have been found with a sample of building consents issued by Christchurch City Council this year. More >>
Govt releases reports on Pay Periods 6, 7 & 8
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the reports on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Periods 6, 7 and 8 of the schools’ payroll. More >>
Remediation progress positive – more work required
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Positive progress has been made in resolving outstanding issues with Novopay under the Remediation Plan – but the system is not out of the woods yet, Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce says. More >>
Whanau Ora Model of Governance announced today
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Whanau Ora Tariana Turia is delighted to announce the model for the future delivery of Whanau Ora in Wellington today. The Minister met with the Whanau Ora Governance Group, Regional Leadership Groups and Provider Collectives ... More >>
New Chief Families Commissioner
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announces the appointment of Belinda Milnes as Chief Families Commissioner. More >>
$10 million investment for new school facilities
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced a $10 million investment in new buildings for 26 schools around New Zealand. The investment is part of a programme designed to ensure schools have facilities to match their growth More >>
More adults guaranteed cochlear implants
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
The number of adults guaranteed to receive a cochlear implant each year for severe or profound hearing loss will double. Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced annual baseline funding for cochlear implants will increase by $1.6 million – bringing ... More >>
Household incomes on the rise
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the Ministry of Social Development’s Household Incomes Report for the 2011 calendar year. “This provides a candid snapshot of how New Zealanders were doing financially in 2011,” says Mrs Bennett. More >>
New benefit category numbers released
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
The latest quarterly benefit figures released include both the new categories effective from July 15 and the old categories for comparison. “We’re continuing with a transparent approach to reporting benefit numbers as we said we would,” says Social ... More >>
New report gives in-depth look at NZ’s ICT sector
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
An in-depth report into the performance of New Zealand’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector was released today by Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Defence continues amphibious exercise tempo
Monday, 15 July 2013, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says New Zealand is continuing to strengthen practical cooperation with its international partners as we develop our amphibious capabilities. More >>
Youth MPs descend on Capital
Monday, 15 July 2013, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye will tomorrow open Youth Parliament 2013 to 121 Youth MPs and 20 Youth Press Gallery members. More >>
Simplified departure card introduced
Monday, 15 July 2013, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
The simplified form features seven fewer questions for visitors than the old one. Visitors will be required to answer six questions before signing the declaration. New Zealanders will have to answer 12 questions. More >>
Comprehensive welfare reforms implemented
Sunday, 14 July 2013, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says from tomorrow New Zealand’s welfare system will be fundamentally different. More >>
Record increase in Great Walk use
Sunday, 14 July 2013, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of people doing New Zealand’s nine Great Walks has increased by a record 7500 in the past year, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
Minister officially opens new Heaphy Hut
Sunday, 14 July 2013, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today officially opened the Heaphy Hut in the Kahurangi National Park to improve enjoyment on New Zealand's longest Great Walk. More >>
English: Speech to the Trans-Tasman Business Circle
Friday, 12 July 2013, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be here with you today. Since I last spoke to the Trans-Tasman Business Circle, New Zealand has made considerable progress in a world still facing many economic challenges. It has not been easy. And there is still ... More >>
Big expansion for AUT Manukau
Friday, 12 July 2013, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed the Tertiary Education Commission’s decision to support Auckland University of Technology’s (AUT) Manukau Campus expansion. More >>
Drawing knowledge from the ocean
Friday, 12 July 2013, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson today announced that Land Information New Zealand will contribute $2.1 million this year to the Ocean Survey 20/20 initiative. More >>
