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Offer period extension for Port Hills residents
Monday, 10 June 2013, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says an extension to the offer expiry date for Port Hills properties will bring their offer process in line with that of flat land owners. More >>
Disabled People Speak Out
Monday, 10 June 2013, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Disability Issues Tariana Turia has commended the courage of disabled people living in Gisborne and Tairawhiti for sharing their stories in research released today, The Hidden Abuse of Disabled People Residing in the Community; an exploratory ... More >>
Todd McClay new Minister outside Cabinet
Monday, 10 June 2013, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today announced Rotorua MP Todd McClay will be appointed as a new Minister outside Cabinet, following the resignation of Peter Dunne. More >>
New passenger processing technology trialled
Monday, 10 June 2013, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the Customs Service has begun trialling the next generation of automated passenger processing technology, SmartGate Plus, at Auckland International Airport. More >>
New reintegration programme to reduce reoffending
Monday, 10 June 2013, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says a new nationwide reintegration programme for prisoners will help reduce reoffending and result in fewer victims of crime. More >>
Bringing government agencies together in CBD
Monday, 10 June 2013, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Relocating government agencies back into the Christchurch CBD is a step closer says Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Temporary Stadium Wins Major International Honour
Monday, 10 June 2013, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Christchurch’s temporary AMI Stadium at Addington for winning the prestigious Project of the Year Award at The Stadium Business Awards 2013. More >>
Efforts to Rid Weeds from Lakes Paying Off
Monday, 10 June 2013, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
The future health of some of New Zealand’s iconic lakes is being enhanced through a significant programme of lake weed control work, says Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson. More >>
Statement on Partnership between Japan and NZ
Sunday, 9 June 2013, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The partnership between the two countries is founded on common values, such as democracy, human rights and the rule of law, as well as a strong commitment to peace and security, free trade and investment, and sustainable development. More >>
Supporting Pasifika health workers
Friday, 7 June 2013, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is committed to mentoring and encouraging young Pasifika health workers, says Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia More >>
Rotorua Children’s Team appointment
Friday, 7 June 2013, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today announced the appointment of the Rotorua Children's Director to lead implementation of the local Children’s Team. More >>
Speech: Matariki 2013 Celebration
Friday, 7 June 2013, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Matariki 2013 Celebration Hosted by the Quit-line 11.30am; Friday 7 June 2013, Te Wharewaka O Poneke, Wellington More >>
PM releases leak report, accepts Minister’s resignation
Friday, 7 June 2013, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today released David Henry’s report into the unauthorised disclosure of Rebecca Kitteridge’s compliance review of the GCSB, and announced that he has accepted the resignation of Peter Dunne as a Minister. More >>
Simplified departure card to be introduced
Friday, 7 June 2013, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson announced today that a new departure card will be rolled out next month. The simplified card will feature seven fewer questions for visitors than the current one. More >>
Interim measures on longfin eels announced
Friday, 7 June 2013, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy and Minister of Conservation Dr Nick Smith have today announced an interim response to the report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment on longfin eels. More >>
More funding for red zone hazardous waste disposal
Friday, 7 June 2013, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister and Associate Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Amy Adams has today announced a further $500,000 of funding to safely dispose of hazardous household waste from residential red zone houses. More >>
Minister visits site of proposed Milford Tunnel
Friday, 7 June 2013, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith is today and tomorrow visiting the Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks before deciding whether or not to approve the Milford Dart Tunnel. More >>
Advisory Service Continues Good Progress
Friday, 7 June 2013, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the three-week-old Residential Advisory Service is making strong progress, with 113 cases having been booked for appointments with independent advisers. More >>
Japan Foreign Minister to visit
Friday, 7 June 2013, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced his Japanese counterpart, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, will visit New Zealand this weekend. More >>
NZ and China Customs strengthen relationship
Friday, 7 June 2013, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says a visit by China Customs Vice Minister Mr Lu Bin this week reinforces the commitment to achieve the full benefits of the NZ-China Free Trade Agreement. More >>
