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Mighty River Power offer to commence Monday 15 April
Friday, 12 April 2013, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister for State Owned Enterprises 12 April 2013 Media Statement Mighty River Power offer to commence Monday 15 April More >>
More diagnostic scans being performed
Friday, 12 April 2013, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 12 April 2013 Media Statement More diagnostic scans being performed The government is committed to improving waiting times for patients, and in the past four years there has been a big increase in the number ... More >>
Taniwha & Dragon Festival 2013
Friday, 12 April 2013, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
A pōwhiri and festival are to be held in Auckland to celebrate Maori and Chinese cultural bonds, and to consummate the relationship between the two cultures. The Minister of Māori Affairs, alongside hosts Ngāti Whātua o Orākei, and Auckland ... More >>
Speech to the Tamaki Learning Provider's Hui, Glen Innes
Friday, 12 April 2013, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Tēnā koutou katoa, Talofa lava, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Taloha ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, and greetings to you all. Good morning everyone. More >>
Valuers Board members reappointed
Friday, 12 April 2013, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the reappointment of Evan Gamby and Hekiara Puketapu to the Valuers Registration Board. More >>
New appointment to the Cadastral Board
Friday, 12 April 2013, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the appointment of Neale Faulkner to the Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board. More >>
NZ Documentary Launched In China
Friday, 12 April 2013, 8:21 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment 11 April 2013 Media Statement NZ Documentary Launched In China Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed the launch of a New Zealand television ... More >>
Minister Rejects Criticism over NZ Refugee Record
Friday, 12 April 2013, 8:14 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse is rejecting criticism that New Zealand isn’t pulling its weight in resettling international refugees. More >>
Key: Speech to Peking University
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
I am here in China, with this delegation, to support the growing relationship between our two countries, which has gone from strength to strength over recent years. More >>
Provincial Reconstruction Team departs Kiwi Base
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman says the Provincial Reconstruction Team has now completely departed from Kiwi Base in Bamyan, marking of the end of 10 years of service in the Afghanistan province. More >>
Chairman Mao’s cloak to return to NZ
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples today formally received a Māori feather cloak (kahu huruhuru) in Beijing, which will be temporarily loaned to Te Papa for display later this year. More >>
New joint fraud initiative uncovers welfare fraud
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows today congratulated Police and the Ministry of Social Development on a joint investigation which has uncovered a sizeable welfare payment fraud out of South Auckland. More >>
Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 1
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 3:55 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 1 of the schools’ payroll. More >>
New vehicle rules will reduce cost for rural sector
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New rules for agricultural vehicles will reduce compliance costs while maintaining safety standards, says Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse. Mr Woodhouse has signed changes to Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 and seven other ... More >>
Tariana Turia: Te Piringa Hui Taumata, Huria Marae, Tauranga
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
What a great day this is to come together to share the work of Maori providers of disability services. I always look forward to these hui taumata and would like to acknowledge Te Piringa for bringing us together once again with a great theme for ... More >>
Dunne: Kava unaffected by Psychoactive Substances Bill
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The purchase and use of kava will be completely unaffected by the Psychoactive Substances Bill currently going through Parliament, confirmed Associate Minister of Health Peter Dunne. More >>
Speech: Woodhouse - Prevent People Trafficking Conference
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Woodhouse Minister of Immigration 11 April 2013 Speech Notes Opening address to the Prevent People Trafficking Conference More >>
Budget will confirm track to surplus in 2014/15
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
11 April 2013 Embargoed until 12.30pm Media Statement Budget will confirm track to surplus in 2014/15 More >>
PBRF helps TEOs boost research quality
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment 11 April 2013 Media Statement PBRF helps TEOs boost research quality Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed the release of a report into ... More >>
Speech: Parata - Auckland Primary Principals Association
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
11 April 2013 Speech Notes Speech to Auckland Primary Principals Association in Taupō Tēnā koutou katoa, Talofa lava, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Taloha ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, and greetings to you all. Good morning everyone. Thanks for ... More >>
