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Goodhew: Rural Women NZ conference dinner

Friday, 24 May 2013, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government

In looking through the entrants for your Enterprising Rural Women Awards 2013, it is clear that rural women run a wide spectrum of diverse businesses based on the land and in the villages and towns throughout New Zealand. I acknowledge also the ... More >>

Minister encourages participation in Samoan Language Week

Friday, 24 May 2013, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata encourages all New Zealanders to participate in the upcoming Samoan Language Week which starts in the weekend on 26 May – 1 June. More >>

Groser to attend annual OECD meeting

Friday, 24 May 2013, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Tim Groser will represent New Zealand at the OECD’s annual Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) and Forum in Paris from 27 to 30 May. More >>

Parata: Early Childhood Council Annual Conference

Friday, 24 May 2013, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Tēnā koutou katoa and greetings to you all. I’m really pleased to be able to join you all again at your annual conference. I’d like to thank your President Maria Johnson, and Chief Executive Peter Reynolds for their welcome. More >>

Family Violence coordination gets support

Friday, 24 May 2013, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is extending the funding for Family Violence Response Coordination (FVRC) says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. “We’ve decided to extend the funding for a further two years from 2013/14 to 2014/15 as existing funding of ... More >>

Judith Collins: Address to Ethnic People In Commerce (EPIC)

Friday, 24 May 2013, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government

For those who attended last year’s conference, I’m sure you’ll agree EPIC NZ is a wonderful networking opportunity for all New Zealand’s ethnic and mainstream business leaders. I acknowledge ANZ Bank, strategic partner for the Office of Ethnic ... More >>

Collins announces Language Line expansion

Friday, 24 May 2013, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins has today announced the Government’s plan to extend the Office of Ethnic Affairs’ Language Line telephone interpreting service to private sector organisations. More >>

Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 4

Friday, 24 May 2013, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 4 of the schools’ payroll. More >>

Causeway Upgrade Project begins

Friday, 24 May 2013, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says the formal start of construction today of the NZ Transport Agency’s Causeway Upgrade Project on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway marks a significant milestone in completing the Western Ring Route Road ... More >>

Minister welcomes Rotorua education initiative

Friday, 24 May 2013, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata and Rotorua MP Todd McClay have announced a major initiative aimed at improving the educational success of Rotorua’s children and young people. More >>

Resolution of New Zealand meat exports to China

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government

A resolution has been agreed which should see authorities clearing New Zealand meat exports to China from next week, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced. More >>

More children getting help to see

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government

More young New Zealanders in need of glasses to correct their vision have received free spectacles through a Government-funded subsidy. “More than 28,000 children aged 15 years or under had their eyes tested and were given glasses if required last ... More >>

Denniston mine decision good news for jobs & growth

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government

The decision today by Conservation Minister Nick Smith to approve the access agreement for Bathurst Resources’ Escarpment Mine near Westport is good news for jobs and economic growth on the West Coast, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and ... More >>

Dunne: legal highs bill to be even faster-tracked

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne wants to push the Psychoactive Substances Bill through Parliament faster than planned when it returns from the select committee in mid-June, with the aim of having the legislation in place in July. More >>

Meth Plan Continues to Show Results

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key today released the latest Indicators and Progress Report for the Government’s Tackling Methamphetamine Action Plan, and says while the picture of methamphetamine (P) supply in New Zealand remains a complex one, the efforts of ... More >>

Playground honours Margaret Mahy ONZ

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government

Playground honours Margaret Mahy ONZ A playground based on author Margaret Mahy’s work has taken out one of the top prizes in the BNZ Amazing Place playground design competition run by the Christchurch Central Development Unit, Canterbury Earthquake ... More >>

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