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NZ maintains access to Australian Synchrotron
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will continue to invest in the Australian Synchrotron research facility to provide access for New Zealand scientists, says Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
New trans-Tasman patent attorney regime
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss and Australia’s Minister for Industry and Innovation Greg Combet have signed an arrangement to establish a new trans-Tasman patent attorney regime. More >>
New Zealand Trade Minister visits the Caribbean
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tim Groser Minister for Trade 2 April 2013 Media Statement New Zealand Trade Minister visits the Caribbean “Caribbean countries face great challenges as they seek to access international markets for their export industries. The WTO must do ... More >>
Offences at 24-year low, crime down for third year running
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
2 April 2013 Media Statement Offences at 24-year low, crime down for third year running More >>
Falls prevention in the spotlight
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed the national focus the Health Quality & Safety Commission is bringing to highlight the harm caused by falls. More >>
Strong Message Sent To Tourism Retailers
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
2 April 2013 Media Statement Strong Message Sent To Tourism Retailers Associate Tourism Minister Chris Tremain has welcomed the successful prosecution of two companies and two individuals convicted of mislabelling products that were sold to visiting Asian ... More >>
New KiwiSaver Rules Make Comparing Funds Easier
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Craig Foss Minister of Commerce 2 April 2013 Media Statement New KiwiSaver Rules Make Comparing Funds Easier Commerce Minister Craig Foss today released new disclosure rules that will give New Zealanders better information to compare KiwiSaver funds. ... More >>
Woodhouse to attend major conference on people smuggling
Monday, 1 April 2013, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s commitment to preventing people smuggling and human trafficking will be reinforced this week at a major conference of Ministers from the Asia-Pacific region. More >>
Rule change makes school bus run easier
Monday, 1 April 2013, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
A rule change will make the school bus run easier for some parents with children from the same family no longer being separated, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye said today. More >>
Drought challenges still lie ahead
Monday, 1 April 2013, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says he is pleased with the way New Zealanders have rallied to help drought-affected communities, but challenging times still remain ahead. More >>
Minister pays tribute to Eric Hertz
Sunday, 31 March 2013, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today paid tribute to 2degrees chief executive Eric Hertz. Mr Hertz and his wife Kathy are believed dead after their plane crashed into the sea following engine problems yesterday. More >>
Minister explores options for Tongariro crossing
Sunday, 31 March 2013, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Options to re-open the full Tongariro Alpine Crossing for next summer are being explored by Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith, GNS Science, DOC staff, iwi, Taupo MP Louise Upston and representatives of the local tourism industry. More >>
Moves to strengthen protection of offshore activity
Sunday, 31 March 2013, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is proposing stronger measures to protect offshore petroleum and minerals activity from unlawful interference, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges said today. More >>
Minister opens spectacular new cycle trail
Saturday, 30 March 2013, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The spectacular new Timber Trail in the central North Island was today formally opened by Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith, Taupō MP Louise Upston and Olympic cycling legend Sarah Ulmer. More >>
Living Alone Payments Bill passes into law
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 7:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the passing of the Social Assistance (Living Alone Payments) Amendment Bill into law. More >>
EQC IT systems frozen pending complete review
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Government
28 March 2013 Media Statement EQC IT systems frozen pending complete review Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Gerry Brownlee has expressed his deep distress and concern at revelations in Parliament today about a further privacy breach of ... More >>
Police tackle crime on streets, not behind desks
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley says Labour needs to back our Police, rather than mislead and criticise over any operational changes they make to provide a better service to the public. More >>
Minister thanks greater Christchurch schools for feedback
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today thanked all the schools in greater Christchurch who have provided feedback on the interim decisions announced last month. More >>
Dunne: Student loan bill passes third reading
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill allowing Inland Revenue data-matching with Customs to identify and locate serious student loan defaulters as they return to New Zealand passed its third and final reading in Parliament this afternoon. More >>
Minister opens new probation centres
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley has officially opened new community probation centres in Thames and Tauranga. More >>
