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Psychoactive Substances Bill – The Priority is Public Safety
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Todd McClay unequivocally stated that his priority in progressing the Psychoactive Substances Bill , which commenced its Second Reading in Parliament today, was public safety. More >>
Woodhouse: Recognised Seasonal Employer Conference
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
I’d like to welcome all the conference participants especially those who travelled from outside Wellington. I am very aware of the efforts you made to take time out from your busy work schedules and family lives to be here. Good morning everyone. More >>
Pike River Bill passes first reading
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation to establish a new workplace health and safety agency, WorkSafe New Zealand, and to support health and safety regulations for mining has unanimously passed its first reading in Parliament. More >>
Taxpayers need to know where their dollars are being spent
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Nathan Guy is completely out of touch with his portfolio and needs to step up or step out, Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson Damien O’Connor says. More >>
New system launched for researchers
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Researchers will be able to access certain statistical data through a secure system launched this week, Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson says. Researchers approved by the Government Statistician can now remotely access microdata about people, households ... More >>
State Services Commissioner reappointed
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today that State Services Commissioner, Iain Rennie, has been reappointed for a three-year term. “Iain Rennie is leading the public service through a period of significant change,” Dr Coleman says. More >>
Address to Recognised Seasonal Employer Conference
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
I’d like to welcome all the conference participants especially those who travelled from outside Wellington. I am very aware of the efforts you made to take time out from your busy work schedules and family lives to be here. Good morning everyone. More >>
Crown and Council agree recovery costs
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the Crown and the Christchurch City Council have marked a major milestone in the rebuild of greater Christchurch, with agreement reached on cost sharing arrangements for the anchor projects in the ... More >>
Health research partnership with Canada
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall welcomed today’s announcement that New Zealand and Canadian researchers will work together to explore ways to better care for older people with complex health needs in the community. More >>
Aerial imagery data unlocked
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson today announced that 85 per cent of New Zealand’s most current publicly held aerial imagery data has been opened up for public re-use. More >>
New Agricultural Trade Envoy appointed
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today announced the appointment of Mike Petersen to the position of New Zealand Special Agriculture Trade Envoy (SATE). More >>
Home repairs hit halfway milestone
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says greater Christchurch’s 40,000th home has now been repaired – leaving EQC’s project managed home repair programme with around 40,000 homes to go. More >>
Infant formula market assurance work announced
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye has today confirmed a work plan to further protect and strengthen confidence in New Zealand’s food assurance systems to match rapid growth in infant formula exports. More >>
Report against Health Quality and Safety Markers published
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has today welcomed the first publication of DHB performance data against the new Health Quality and Safety Markers. More >>
New regulations for financial markets
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has decided on regulations needed to bring the Financial Markets Conduct (FMC) Bill into force, Commerce Minister Craig Foss announced today. More >>
Prime Minister congratulates Kevin Rudd
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key tonight congratulated Kevin Rudd on his elevation to the leadership of the Australian Labor Party and acknowledged outgoing Leader Julia Gillard. More >>
Pacific business owners and entrepreneurs celebrated
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata says Pacific people will play a key role in New Zealand’s future economic prosperity and it is vital they are given the best support to succeed in business. More >>
New defence agreement with Timor-Leste
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman welcomes a new defence agreement with Timor-Leste, which reflects the strong ties between the two countries. More >>
Adams: Resource Management Reform Bill (2012) - 2nd Reading
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
I move that the Resource Management Reform Bill 2012 now be read a second time. I would first like to thank the chair and members of the Local Government and Environment Select Committee for their work on this Bill. More >>
Bennett to visit Ireland, Croatia and Malta
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett leaves tonight for Ireland and Europe to meet Ministerial counterparts, visit community organisations and advance Social Security Agreements. More >>
