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Address to US Chamber of Commerce: WTO at the Crossroads
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Let me start with a statement of principle. It’s about the relatively open trade and payments system that we have inherited. It has flaws and shortcomings. There are many vulnerable developing countries at early stages of development that have ... More >>
Greater transparency for prison system
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
26 March 2013 Media Statement Greater transparency for prison system Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says prison performance tables have been introduced for the first time to enable greater transparency and accountability to taxpayers. All 17 ... More >>
Collins tables report on regulation of news media
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has tabled in Parliament today the Law Commission’s report on regulation of the news media in the digital age. More >>
Minister congratulates Community Awards winners
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew today congratulated Kaibosh on winning the supreme award at the TrustPower National Community Awards and Mokihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust for receiving the runner-up award. More >>
Conviction, sentencing stats show crime down
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Statistics released by the Ministry of Justice today show the number of people being charged in court has reduced by more than 20 per cent since 2009, Justice Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
Mighty River Power IPO - Indemnities
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister for State Owned Enterprises 26 March 2013 Media Statement Mighty River Power IPO - Indemnities More >>
Speech to University of Otago, Faculty of Medicine
Monday, 25 March 2013, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Tena tatou katoa. I was delighted to accept the invitation from Professor Peter Crampton and to know that gathered here in this forum would be Associate Deans in Research, Medical Education, Maori health, Pasifika health, finance managers and human resource ... More >>
PM leads large delegation to visit China
Monday, 25 March 2013, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will lead a high-level business mission and cultural delegation on an official visit to China next week to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 5th anniversary of the China New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). More >>
More women taking part in cancer screening
Monday, 25 March 2013, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says more women than ever before are taking part in potentially lifesaving screening programmes for the early detection of breast and cervical cancer. More >>
EQC breach recipient’s actions disturbing
Monday, 25 March 2013, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he was very disappointed to learn at 2.21pm today that properties within the document sent by the Earthquake Commission to an unauthorised recipient on Friday contained more information than ... More >>
Condolences at the passing of Barbara Anderson
Monday, 25 March 2013, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 25 March 2013 Media Statement Minister expresses condolences at the passing of Barbara Anderson Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson today paid tribute to the ... More >>
Chilean Minister visiting NZ this week
Monday, 25 March 2013, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Chilean Economy, Development and Tourism Minister Pablo Longueira is visiting New Zealand this week to carry out discussions on education, Māori economic development and tourism. More >>
PM welcomes cooperation for Pacific Energy
Monday, 25 March 2013, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed Pacific leaders, energy experts, and members of the private sector at the Cloud in Auckland tonight where they have gathered ahead of the two-day Pacific Energy Summit. More >>
Television recycling scheme launched in South Island
Sunday, 24 March 2013, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced that a national programme to encourage the recycling of unwanted televisions and raise investment in New Zealand’s electronic recycling capacity will be launched in the South Island tomorrow. More >>
Address to EthnicA Christchurch 2013
Sunday, 24 March 2013, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
It’s great to be here in Christchurch for the first of the three EthnicA events happening around the country. It’s fantastic to see so many of you turn out today to support this conference. More >>
Sod turning marks start of Avon River Precinct
Saturday, 23 March 2013, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today kicked off physical work on the first of Christchurch’s highly anticipated new central city anchor projects. More >>
Around 440,000 pre-register for Mighty River Power IPO
Friday, 22 March 2013, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The pre-registration period for the Mighty River Power Offer closed at 5pm today, with around 440,000 New Zealanders registering their interest. More >>
Joyce: Higher Education Summit 2013
Friday, 22 March 2013, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
I think we are as a team making great progress in lifting achievement, improving quality, and improving value for money in the tertiary education sector. More >>
Time to show leadership for Wellington
Friday, 22 March 2013, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister and Wellington-based Member of Parliament Christopher Finlayson says he is very disappointed at the on-going inability of the Wellington City Council to get its act together and progress the Basin Reserve Flyover. More >>
Talks with Viet Nam’s Defence Minister
Friday, 22 March 2013, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has held a bilateral meeting in Auckland today with Viet Nam’s Minister of National Defence. More >>
