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New pastoral lease rent system bedding in
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson says 17 South Island High Country Crown pastoral leases are from this week on a new rent system. More >>
Justice sector excels at IPANZ awards
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has congratulated the Ministry of Justice on winning two awards at this evening’s 2013 Institute of Public Administration New Zealand (IPANZ) gen-i Public Sector Excellence Awards. More >>
Recently consented buildings set to be audited
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 6:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the Government will seek to have an audit of recent building consents issued by Christchurch City Council to ensure they’re up to the required standards. More >>
Run from the law and your benefit will be stopped
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
People who fail to clear outstanding arrest warrants could see their benefits stopped as the next stage of welfare reforms comes into effect this month. More >>
Minister thanks Aranui schools for their feedback
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has thanked the five Aranui schools in greater Christchurch for providing feedback on the interim decision announced in May. More >>
Pharmacies – more care and attention
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
More people with long term health conditions are getting more care and attention from their pharmacists says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
More students leaving school with NCEA Level 2
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says the final NCEA results show more students are leaving school having achieved NCEA Level 2. The 2012 results show that 74.3 per cent of school leavers achieved NCEA Level 2 last year compared to 72.4 per cent ... More >>
Civil Defence guidance for vulnerable groups released
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the release of two new emergency response guidance publications that will see vulnerable groups better supported. More >>
Govt welcomes Mayor’s statement on consenting
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee, Local Government Minister Chris Tremain, and Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson, have welcomed the decision by Mayor Bob Parker to seek the appointment of a Crown Manager to address ... More >>
Tougher bail laws one step closer
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill that will make it harder for serious offenders to get bail passed its second reading in Parliament today. More >>
Financial Reporting Bill passes second reading
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill that removes the requirement for smaller companies to produce complex financial statements has passed its second reading in Parliament. More >>
Appointments to National Pacific Radio Trust
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister, Craig Foss and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata are today announcing the appointments of Dr Lesieli MacIntyre and Taualeo’o Stephen Stehlin to the board of the National Pacific Radio Trust (NPRT). More >>
Forum Economic Ministers meet in Tonga
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Finance Jonathan Coleman is representing New Zealand at this week’s Pacific Island Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Tonga. More >>
Royal Succession Bill passes first reading
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill clearing the way for changes to laws setting out the line of Royal succession to the throne has passed its first reading in Parliament today. More >>
Goodhew: New Zealand Institute of Forestry Conference
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government recognises that there are many ways in which forests are important to New Zealand and New Zealanders. They are the basis for one of our largest export earners. They provide environmental benefits such as carbon sequestration, erosion ... More >>
Company registration bill passes second reading
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill to strengthen the companies and limited partnerships registration regime has passed its second reading announced Commerce Minister Craig Foss. More >>
Parliament acknowledges Defence missions
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes today’s dedication and unveiling of three new commemorative plaques for Defence Force operations. More >>
McCully to visit Myanmar
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully will travel to Myanmar tomorrow for bilateral meetings and to assess aid requirements in the state of Rakhine. More >>
More resources to help strengthen China relationship
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy announced today that additional resources will be placed into the crucial market of China, following a meeting with AQSIQ Vice Minister Wei Chuanzhong. More >>
Auckland Airport opens Taxiway Lima
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Tourism Minister, Chris Tremain today attended the opening of Auckland Airport’s new taxiway, an investment in infrastructure that doubles the capacity of aircraft to access part of the international terminal building. More >>
