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PM announces next steps in response to GCSB report
Monday, 15 April 2013, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced proposed legislative changes to remedy the inadequacies of the Government Communications Security Bureau Act 2003, and to strengthen the oversight regime of New Zealand’s intelligence community. More >>
Minister welcomes Transmission Gully milestone
Monday, 15 April 2013, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee is welcoming today's announcement that the NZ Transport Agency has shortlisted two consortiums to deliver the long-awaited Transmission Gully project. More >>
Confidential Listening Service extended
Monday, 15 April 2013, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain has announced the extension of the Confidential Listening and Assistance Service until 30 June 2015. More >>
Survey backs Resource Management Act reforms
Monday, 15 April 2013, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams says a survey that shows thousands of businesses are feeling constrained by the Resource Management Act demonstrates why the Government’s reforms are badly needed. More >>
More Health and Diabetes Checks Recommended
Monday, 15 April 2013, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 15 April 2013 Media Statement More Health and Diabetes Checks Recommended Health Minister Tony Ryall says anyone from their mid to late 30s should talk to their GP or nurse about a heart and diabetes check. A ... More >>
Next Steps For Faster Cancer Treatment
Monday, 15 April 2013, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s goal of faster care for cancer patients has taken another step forward with the release of best practice guidelines for treating patients with some of the most common cancers. More >>
Govt responds to Earthquakes Royal Commission
Monday, 15 April 2013, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced progress has been made on responding to the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission final report and its recommendations. More >>
Mighty River Power share offer opens
Monday, 15 April 2013, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Mighty River Power share offer opens for business tomorrow with New Zealanders having three weeks to apply to buy shares. More >>
Akaroa marine reserve approved
Sunday, 14 April 2013, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
A new marine reserve in Akaroa Harbour has been approved by Conservation Minister Nick Smith. More >>
Youth organisations given funding
Sunday, 14 April 2013, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye today announced funding for six organisations offering diverse services to young people. More >>
Information sharing identifies benefit savings
Sunday, 14 April 2013, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Expanded information sharing between Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Social Development has already resulted in 525 benefits being cancelled, and will result in savings to the Crown, says Associate Social Develop Minister Chester Borrows. More >>
Benefit numbers fall
Sunday, 14 April 2013, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says there are 29,000 fewer New Zealanders receiving benefits since the last quarter. This is the lowest benefit numbers have been at this time of year since 2009. More >>
Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Rārua
Saturday, 13 April 2013, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown signed a Deed of Settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty of Waitangi claims with Ngāti Rārua at the Parerārua Centre in Blenheim today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. More >>
Forum MCG concludes visit to Fiji
Friday, 12 April 2013, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Contact Group (MCG) visited Fiji today. The MCG met with Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, Interim Minister of Foreign Affairs of Fiji, Mr. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Interim Attorney General of Fiji, political leaders, representatives ... More >>
Key: New Zealand China Partnership Forum
Friday, 12 April 2013, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Today, I want to focus on our economic relationship. Trade between New Zealand and China, as you know, has grown rapidly in recent years. In part, that is because of China’s ever-increasing importance in the global economy. More >>
Brownlee to represent NZ at Thatcher funeral
Friday, 12 April 2013, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee will travel to London to represent New Zealand at the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. More >>
New appointment to New Zealand Meat Board
Friday, 12 April 2013, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has today announced the appointment of international trade specialist George Rutherford to the New Zealand Meat Board. The 10-member Meat Board is a statutory body which works to get the best possible ongoing ... More >>
$320m HNZ insurance settlement welcomed
Friday, 12 April 2013, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The settlement of Housing New Zealand’s insurance claim over 5559 damaged homes is a significant and welcome step in Canterbury’s recovery from the devastating earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, says Minister of Housing Dr Nick Smith. More >>
2013 Census online option a success
Friday, 12 April 2013, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Maurice Williamson Minister of Statistics 12 April 2013 Media Statement 2013 Census online option a success More >>
New Zealand on track to meet Kyoto commitments
Friday, 12 April 2013, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tim Groser Minister for Climate Change Issues 12 April 2013 Media Statement New Zealand on track to meet Kyoto commitments Climate Change Minister Tim Groser today welcomed New Zealand’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Net Position which show ... More >>
