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Christchurch CBD construction ramps up
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today taken Prime Minister John Key on a whistle-stop tour to check progress on three major construction sites in the Christchurch CBD. More >>
Government sets $55.3m problem gambling strategy
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today released details of the Government’s $55.3 million, three-year gambling harm strategy to be funded and implemented by the Health Ministry, and recouped from the ... More >>
Ambassador to Afghanistan Appointed
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of career diplomat John Mataira as Ambassador to Afghanistan. More >>
Prime Minister John Key's Budget Video
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
The National-led Government's fifth Budget , which we released to New Zealand last week, has been extremely well received. That's because it delivers in the areas that matter, and it supports our families who need it most. More >>
Speech to the Plenary session Community Resilience
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nikki Kaye, Minister of Civil Defence, 22 May 2013,Speech More >>
Statement on the loss of Honourable Justice Robert Chambers
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has expressed her sadness at the sudden loss of Supreme Court Judge, the Honourable Justice Robert Chambers. More >>
Statement on the Honourable Justice Robert Chambers
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson has expressed his shock and sorrow at the death of Supreme Court Judge, the Honourable Justice Robert Chambers. More >>
Interim decisions for five Aranui schools
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the interim decisions for the five Aranui schools in greater Christchurch affected by the Government’s Education Renewal Plans. More >>
Select Committee reports back on Financial Reporting Bill
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the Commerce Select Committee report on a bill to cut the financial reporting burden for smaller companies. The Financial Reporting Bill removes the requirement for smaller companies to produce complex financial ... More >>
Select Committee reports back on Financial Reporting Bill
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the Commerce Select Committee report on a bill to cut the financial reporting burden for smaller companies. More >>
Trade Minister to visit Colombia
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will attend the Pacific Alliance Ministerial Meeting and Head of State Summit in Cali, Colombia on 22 and 23 May. More >>
Budget 2013: $14.5m boost for online identity verification
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says $14.5 million in new funding for igovt services in 2013/14 demonstrates the commitment to improving New Zealanders’ online interactions with government. More >>
Minister welcomes release of IPCA report
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the release of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report into Operation Eight. More >>
Bridges to visit Japan and Australia
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources and Labour Minister Simon Bridges leaves for Japan today where he will address the annual Nikkei Forum and meet with business and political leaders. More >>
New Customer Service Centre for Christchurch
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today opened a new multi-jurisdictional Customer Service Centre and marked the returning of full registry services to the District and High Courts in central Christchurch. More >>
First DHB Signs Pledge to Improve Patient Safety
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Tairawhiti District Health’s decision to become the first district health board in New Zealand to sign a certificate pledging support for the new national patient safety campaign has been welcomed by Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
Focus On Wait Times For Diagnostic Tests
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has told district health boards (DHBs) to focus on improving waiting times for diagnostic tests. More >>
Grants of $16.4 Million For Social Housing Providers
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced $16.4 million of grants to support six community housing providers to complete social housing developments in Auckland, Northland, Hamilton, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, and Canterbury. More >>
Nikki Kaye: Speech to Disaster Risk Reduction Forum
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech to the 4th Session of the Global Platform For Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, Switzerland More >>
Minister attends global disaster forum in Geneva
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye will attend the Fourth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, Switzerland this week. She will speak at the opening ceremony today (Tuesday 21 May). More >>
