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Urgency moved with regret
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee says the Government regrets the need to put Parliament into urgency this afternoon, saying his preference was for legislation that will be covered under urgency to be debated using extended hours. More >>
Police working smarter on the frontline
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley says the initial rollout of smartphones and tablets to frontline officers has been completed across the twelve Police districts, with the smart devices set to deliver huge gains in tackling and preventing crime. More >>
Computers in Homes funding extended
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced it will continue funding for Computers in Homes for the next financial year. More >>
Commissioner of Security Warrants appointed
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Governor-General has appointed Hon Sir Bruce Robertson as Commissioner of Security Warrants for a three-year term, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
New appointments and reappointments at CRIs
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced several appointments to the boards of New Zealand’s Crown Research Institutes (CRIs). More >>
New Chair appointed for NZVIF
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of Murray Gribben of Wellington as the new Chair of New Zealand Venture Investment Fund Ltd (NZVIF). More >>
RealMe makes it easy to get services online
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says the roll out of RealMe, New Zealand’s new, secure online identity verification service, will improve access to government and commercial services. More >>
Speech to the opening of the NZ animal husbandry seminar
Monday, 1 July 2013, 7:44 pm | New Zealand Government
This is my first visit to China as Minister for Primary Industries, but my second visit as a Minister. I visited here in April 2012 as the Minister of Immigration and Associate Minister for Primary Industries. More >>
Irrigation investment company established
Monday, 1 July 2013, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today that Crown Irrigation Investments Limited is now established and ready to work with backers of new irrigation schemes. More >>
Govt confirms commitment to Refugee Quota
Monday, 1 July 2013, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced decisions on the size and regional balance for the upcoming three-year Refugee Quota Programme that begins today. More >>
Feedback sought on alcohol law regulations
Monday, 1 July 2013, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today released a public discussion document, inviting feedback on proposed regulations needed to implement the new alcohol laws. More >>
Govt will propose solutions to consenting issue
Monday, 1 July 2013, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says International Accreditation New Zealand’s (IANZ’s) decision to withdraw accreditation for the Christchurch City Council to be a Building Consent Authority is unprecedented. More >>
Māori Arts and Crafts Board reappointed
Monday, 1 July 2013, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Tourism Minister Chris Tremain today announced the reappointment of the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute Board. More >>
PM calls for innovators in tourism
Monday, 1 July 2013, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key today released criteria for applications for funds from the Tourism Growth Partnership, a new government initiative aimed at boosting innovation and lifting productivity in the tourism sector. More >>
Intelligence and Security Inspector-General appointed
Monday, 1 July 2013, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Governor-General has appointed Hon Andrew McGechan as Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, Prime Minister John Key announced today. Hon McGechan has had a distinguished career as a High Court Judge and in various legal, public sector, academic and electoral ... More >>
Most expectant parents plan to immunise baby
Monday, 1 July 2013, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Growing up in New Zealand study shows nearly all babies received their six week and three month vaccinations, protecting them from childhood diseases like whooping cough. More >>
Man taken into custody in Taupo
Monday, 1 July 2013, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Cordons around Rangatira Street, Taupo have now been lifted following the conclusion of a police negotiation. More >>
Major improvements to courts begin today
Monday, 1 July 2013, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Major changes to the way courts operate from today will make them work better for people, by reducing unnecessary delay and allowing modern technology to be used, says Courts Minister Chester Borrows. More >>
Update on NZ Convention Centre negotiations
Sunday, 30 June 2013, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government and SkyCity Entertainment Group have extended to Friday, 5 July the timeframe for negotiation of the final agreement to design, build and operate the $402 million New Zealand International Convention Centre. More >>
KiwiSaver funds easier to compare
Sunday, 30 June 2013, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
New KiwiSaver disclosure rules giving New Zealanders better information to compare Kiwisaver funds come into force tomorrow says Commerce Minister Craig Foss. More >>
