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Friday marks 1000 days since the first quake
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says this Friday will be a special one for Cantabrians as it marks a thousand days since the first violent earthquake that triggered so much upheaval for the region’s people. More >>
Speech: Open Parklands on Papanui Retirement Village
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to thank the team at Parklands on Papanui Retirement Village and Parklands Hospital. More >>
Funding rules help children at selected special programmes
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata confirmed today that schools with out-of-zone children attending selected special programmes may now be entitled to the Ministry of Education’s roll growth funding. More >>
Opening Address to Māori Suicide Forum
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to thank the Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae for hosting today’s event here at Government House. More >>
UFB underway in Upper Hutt, Kapiti, Levin, Gisborne
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today announced that work to build a high-speed fibre broadband network is to start in Upper Hutt, the Kapiti Coast, Levin, and Gisborne. More >>
Simon Bridges: Speech to Safeguard Conference
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
I want to thank you all for your commitment to improving workplace health and safety in New Zealand. More >>
Kaye: Council of Educational Facility Planners
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
As Associate Minister of Education, I have responsibility for infrastructure which includes school property, ICT and transport services. Our ability to improve this infrastructure will directly affect the quality of learning environments. More >>
$7 million extra for more before school health checks
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $7 million extra over four years to increase the number of children receiving free B4 School health and development checks, says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Minister welcomes Cook Strait cable upgrade
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the upgrade of the high-voltage Cook Strait electricity link between the North and South Islands. More >>
Next steps for 19 greater Christchurch schools
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced final decisions for 16 greater Christchurch schools affected by the Government’s Education Renewal Plans and two new proposals for three other schools. More >>
Broadcasting reappointments announced
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss today announced that he has reappointed Josh Easby and Tiwana Tibble to the Radio New Zealand (RNZ) Board and Roger MacDonnell to the Television New Zealand (TVNZ) Board. More >>
New safety regulations for petroleum industry
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Simon Bridges has announced new regulations that will raise the standard for workplace safety in petroleum exploration and extraction. More >>
New advertising services contract for Govt announced
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is in the process of finalising contracts with 37 advertising agencies that will make up the All-of-Government advertising services, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
National War Memorial Park on target
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Work towards the National War Memorial Park is progressing well and is on target for the opening to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings on 25 April 2015, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister ... More >>
Residential Advisory Service progressing well
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the number of cases being assessed by the Residential Advisory Service a week after its launch is nearing 100. More >>
New tools launched to help manage hazardous substances
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has today launched a new multimedia toolbox to help businesses understand and manage the risks posed by hazardous substances. More >>
Opening speech Australasian Education Conference
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Opening speech Australasian Council of Educational Facility Planners (CEFPI) Conference. Hon Nikki Kaye. Associate Minister of Education More >>
Adams: Launch of National Cyber Security Awareness Week
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to welcome you all to the launch of the second national Cyber Security Awareness Week. Firstly can I acknowledge Martin and all the team at Netsafe for the excellent work they do in continuing to ensure issues ... More >>
Information on East Coast customary marine title enquiry
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Office of Treaty Settlements is seeking information from the public on their use of parts of the common marine and coastal area (CMCA) on the East Coast, to assist with an enquiry into the existence of customary marine title under the Marine and ... More >>
NZ meat exports to China gain official clearance
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Certificates for shipments of New Zealand meat have today received official clearance from Chinese authorities, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced. “In the last hour we’ve received an update from the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing. More >>
