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Groser to attend APEC Trade Meeting in Indonesia
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will tomorrow travel to Surabaya, Indonesia to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade. The meeting will be hosted by Indonesia on 20-21 April and the focus will be on ‘A ... More >>
Update on Avian Influenza
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The World Health Organization currently considers the risk of international spread of Avian Influenza A(H7N9) low but New Zealand’s health system is ready to respond should that change, Health Minister Tony Ryall says. More >>
Dunne: 1170 tax evasion cases for nearly $200m in two years
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Inland Revenue successfully pursued 1170 cases for just short of $200 million in evaded taxes in the two years to June 2012, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Govt invests a further $3 million to protect Lake Taupo
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
17 April 2013 Media Statement Govt invests a further $3 million to protect Lake Taupo More >>
Councils infrastructure under spot light
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Chris Tremain today released a report looking at improving the cost-effectiveness of councils’ provision of infrastructure. More >>
100 year old court legislation in for overhaul
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has today unveiled the Government’s proposals towards modernising the legal framework for many of New Zealand’s courts. More >>
Ministers express sympathy at sad loss of Dr Peter Foley
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew wish to express their sympathy to the family of Napier GP Dr Peter Foley. More >>
Progress Of Mass Arrivals Bill Welcomed
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Progress Of Mass Arrivals Bill Welcomed Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says the Immigration Amendment Bill, that passed second reading tonight, is part of a package to disrupt, deter and manage a potential mass arrival of asylum seekers to ... More >>
Telecommunications Security Legislation To Be Modernised
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Telecommunications Security Legislation To Be Modernised Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has announced the Government plans to modernise the Telecommunications (Interception Capability) Act 2004 to ensure it remains effective ... More >>
Collins welcomes progress of legal aid bill
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins says the Legal Assistance (Sustainability) Amendment Bill, which passed its second reading in Parliament today, is another step towards a fairer and more sustainable legal aid system. More >>
Crown Minerals Bill passes into law
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today welcomed the passing of the Crown Minerals (Permitting and Crown Land) Bill into law. More >>
Scheme keeps veterinarians in rural New Zealand
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has welcomed 30 new vets onto the 2013 intake of the Rural Veterinary Bonding Scheme. More >>
Five-step plan to reduce falls among patients
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
A new plan focusing on preventing patient falls has been welcomed by Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew during the month-long April Falls promotion. More >>
Bill will improve opportunities for all young New Zealanders
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed the Select Committee report back on the Education Amendment Bill, saying that it will provide a stronger foundation to raise the educational achievement of all young New Zealanders. More >>
Dunne: fewer drinking; young drinking more responsibly
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
There are promising indications that fewer people are drinking and younger people are drinking more responsibly, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
PM expresses condolences on Boston explosions
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says New Zealanders are thinking of those injured in the explosions at the Boston Marathon and expressed condolences to the families of those killed. More >>
Budget 2013: Investing in internationally-focused growth
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister Minister of Tourism 16 April 2013 Media Statement Budget 2013: Investing in internationally-focused growth More >>
ICJ sets date for whaling submission
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 16 April 2013 Media Statement ICJ sets date for whaling submission More >>
EEO Commissioner Appointed
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins Minister of Justice 16 April 2013 Media Statement EEO Commissioner Appointed Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Dr Jackie Blue as the Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Commissioner. “I congratulate ... More >>
McCully to visit Africa and Europe
Monday, 15 April 2013, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully will depart today on a two-week trip to Africa and Europe. More >>
