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COGS open for applications
Friday, 31 May 2013, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew today announced that the funding round for grants to be distributed by the 36 Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) committees opens tomorrow. More >>
Minister welcomes new NZ music resource
Friday, 31 May 2013, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss welcomes today’s launch of the NZ On Air- funded innovative music website – audioculture.co.nz More >>
Stay safe on the roads this holiday weekend
Friday, 31 May 2013, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse is urging everyone to take care on the roads this Queen’s Birthday weekend. More >>
Pakuranga MP decides against tilt at Auckland Mayoralty
Friday, 31 May 2013, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson today announced he won’t stand for the Auckland Mayoralty this year. More >>
McCully to visit India and Sri Lanka
Friday, 31 May 2013, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully will depart Monday on a trip to India and Sri Lanka. More >>
Residents return home after Lucas Lane work completed
Friday, 31 May 2013, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
With a significant work programme in the Port Hills area of Lucas Lane completed, residents of the eight affected properties will shortly be moving home. More >>
Investigation launched following $4-an-hour wage claims
Friday, 31 May 2013, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
An investigation has been launched by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment into an Auckland restaurant chain following complaints that workers are being paid less than $4-an-hour. More >>
700 new homes announced for Christchurch
Friday, 31 May 2013, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today launched the $170 million 700 New Builds programme in Christchurch with Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Bill keeps better criminal procedures on track for 1 July
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Criminal Procedure Legislation Bill, passed unanimously by Parliament this evening, will ensure the upcoming criminal procedure reforms can be given their full effect when they come into force on 1 July, says Courts Minister Chester Borrows. More >>
Amy Adams: HSNO compliance conference
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Kerry, thank you for your introduction and thank you to Rob and the EPA for inviting me to open your conference today. More >>
Minister Visits Christchurch Blood Centre Site
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today inspected construction progress at the new national blood donor and laboratory centre in Christchurch. More >>
Minister congratulates new Police officers
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has congratulated the 38 new Police officers from Wing 276 at today’s graduation ceremony in Porirua. More >>
New NZ Trade and Enterprise board appointment
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Trade Minister Tim Groser today announced the appointment of Jennifer Kerr to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board. Ms Kerr has been appointed for a three-year term from June 2013. More >>
Callaghan Innovation R&D Student Grants now open
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Innovative New Zealand businesses are invited to apply for funding to hire students as part of the Government’s R&D Student Grants scheme. The R&D Student Grants, which will be administered by Callaghan Innovation, are available this year to R&D ... More >>
SmartGate arrivals reach record level
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says the number of eligible New Zealand and Australian passport holders using SmartGate on arrival has broken the 70 per cent mark for the first time. More >>
Meat shipments now moving into China
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Containers of New Zealand meat are now moving off the wharves and into the Chinese market, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has confirmed today. “I’ve spoken to meat companies this morning who have confirmed that the first shipments have been ... More >>
Defence Minister attends Shangri-La Dialogue
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman is attending the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore this weekend. More >>
Government contribution to Samoan Language Week online
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata announced that an online directory, which lists information produced by a range of government agencies in the Samoan language, will go live today. More >>
Strong progress made in CBD purchases
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says major inroads are being made into the purchase of central Christchurch land for new projects, with agreement reached for almost two thirds of the land area for priority projects, and the cost ... More >>
Māori Economic Development Advisory Board Established
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministers of Economic Development and Maori Affairs have appointed a five member Advisory Board to assist in the implementation of the recently adopted Māori Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, He Kai Kei Aku Ringa . More >>
