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Time for Government to stump up
Friday, 5 July 2013, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Court-ordered reparation offers no guarantee that grieving Pike River families will be paid anything, West Coast-Tasman Labour MP Damien O’Connor says More >>
Minister to visit Washington and Poland
Friday, 5 July 2013, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Trade and for Climate Change Issues Tim Groser will depart tomorrow for Washington to meet his new US counterpart, United States Trade Representative, Mike Froman. More >>
Leading educational expert Andreas Schleicher to visit NZ
Friday, 5 July 2013, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Leading world expert on educational achievement and best practice, Andreas Schleicher, will visit New Zealand next week. Mr Schleicher will be in New Zealand from 8-11 July as a guest of Education Minister, Hekia Parata. More >>
300 families supported to stay in own homes
Friday, 5 July 2013, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has today announced the success of the safe@home programme as 300 families at risk of being re-victimised from domestic abuse are supported to stay in their own homes. More >>
Health Benefits Limited Board appointments
Friday, 5 July 2013, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Three directors have been reappointed to the Board of Health Benefits Ltd (HBL). They are Chair Ted van Arkel, Deputy Chair Dr Lester Levy and director Chris Fleming (CEO Nelson Marlborough DHB). More >>
Landcorp and Massey University commit to Chinese partnership
Friday, 5 July 2013, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says a memorandum signed today between Landcorp Farming and Massey University and their Chinese counterparts will further strengthen the close ties between China and New Zealand in the agricultural sector. More >>
Health quality improvement scholarships awarded
Friday, 5 July 2013, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister Jo Goodhew has congratulated 16 health professionals who have won scholarships to take part in the Health Quality & Safety Commission’s improvement advisor professional development programme. More >>
Deficit $760m better than forecast in 11 months
Friday, 5 July 2013, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
A further improvement in government tax revenue left the operating deficit before gains and losses $763 million smaller than forecast in the 11 months to 31 May, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Visa waiver for Croatia approved
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today announced Croatians will no longer need a visa to travel to New Zealand for a short visit. More >>
Kaye: Protecting the integrity of the NZ food system
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
As you know our country is a proud, food exporting nation. Our strong reputation for producing safe, high-quality food is fundamental to our success. We have achieved this success through the work of generations of scientists and trust in the integrity ... More >>
Government to appoint Crown Manager
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Chris Tremain and Minister for Building and Construction Maurice Williamson met with the Christchurch City Council today to discuss the Terms of Reference for the appointment of a Crown Manager to address issues relating to ... More >>
Cyclist prostate cancer awareness campaigner congratulated
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
“Better prostate cancer awareness amongst men and their families will lead to better survival rates,” said Health Minister Tony Ryall, acknowledging the efforts of prostate cancer awareness campaigner Graham Frith. More >>
$26M boost for eating disorders getting results
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s extra $26 million investment in eating disorders services has more than doubled the number of dedicated beds and doubled the number of families being helped say Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Health Minister Todd McClay ... More >>
April tertiary enrolment numbers released
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Enrolment numbers in New Zealand’s tertiary education sector for the first four months of this year have dropped in line with forecasts. More >>
Civil Aviation Act review underway
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says a review of the Civil Aviation Act 1990 is now underway. More >>
Wind farm consent a major boost for renewables
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed today’s Environment Court decision to grant consents for what could be the largest wind farm project in New Zealand. More >>
New Chair of Te Papa board appointed
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Evan Williams of Auckland has been appointed Chair of the board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa), Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Government commits to safe Canterbury rebuild
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Government Ministers have today signed the Canterbury Rebuild Safety Charter to help keep workers on the rebuild safe. The Safety Charter, developed by the Canterbury Rebuild Senior Leaders’ Group, has been signed and endorsed by 50 construction, ... More >>
Former judge appointed chair of Sports Tribunal
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of former Court of Appeal Judge Hon Sir Bruce Robertson as chair of the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand. More >>
New Govt service launched to raise capital investment
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today launched a new Government service in Auckland to help businesses raise capital and accelerate their international growth. More >>
