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Drought declared in Buller and Grey Districts
Friday, 22 March 2013, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
A state of drought has been officially declared in the Buller and Grey Districts today by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. This follows a meeting held this afternoon in Greymouth at which local farmers asked the Government for a drought ... More >>
Customs takes home Randstad award
Friday, 22 March 2013, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today congratulated the Customs Service on being voted the most attractive employer for the public sector at the Randstad Awards. More >>
Tuhoe Deed of Settlement Negotiations Completed
Friday, 22 March 2013, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown and Te Kotahi a Tuhoe, the mandated negotiating body of Tuhoe, have completed negotiations on a Deed of Settlement to settle the historical claims of Tuhoe, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson and Tuhoe Chief Negotiator ... More >>
New Zealand Trade Minister visits Africa
Friday, 22 March 2013, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
“Making sure the World Trade Organisation’s rules and commitments work for the benefit of all developing countries will be one of the key challenges for the next Director-General” says Trade Minister Tim Groser at the end of a visit to Africa. More >>
WWTG conclude Treaty Protocol on Wine Labelling
Friday, 22 March 2013, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tim Groser Minister of Trade 22 March 2013 Media Statement World Wine Trade Group conclude Treaty Protocol on Wine Labelling Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed the new Treaty Protocol on Wine Labelling, agreed today by members of the World Wine ... More >>
Starting-out wage available from 1 May
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Employers will have a real incentive to give young people a foothold into work with the passage into law of the starting-out wage, says Labour Minister Simon Bridges. More >>
Bridges: Speech to New Zealand Wind Energy Association
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to address your annual conference. It’s great to be here. Your industry is an exciting one – with its challenges, and opportunities. More >>
Goodhew: Dairy Women’s Network Annual Conference
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government
E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou. Thank you Sarah for your kind introduction this morning. It is my pleasure to be here today to speak to you about women in leadership and in particular your leadership as dairy ... More >>
Increased international tuition revenues for 2012
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has released today the Ministry of Education’s 2012 Export Education Levy data that show an increase of two per cent in international education sector revenues for 2012. More >>
Mighty River Power Pre-registration closes tomorrow
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
At as 3pm today, over 420,000 New Zealanders have pre-registered for Mighty River Power shares,” State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall says. More >>
McCully announces new UN representative
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of Amanda Ellis as Permanent Representative to the Office of the United Nations in Geneva. More >>
Local Electoral Amendment Bill (No 2) passes second reading
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The Local Electoral Amendment Bill (No 2) which amends the rules for local authority elections has passed its second reading in Parliament. More >>
New detector dogs for the border
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson has congratulated five Customs Service detector dog handlers and their canine colleagues at a graduation ceremony in Upper Hutt today. More >>
Views sought on pool safety laws
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson is encouraging people to have their say on the law that protects young children from drowning in home swimming pools. A consultation document released today on the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act ... More >>
NZ Down Syndrome Association, World Down Syndrome Day
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to thank Shelley Waters, your President, for her invitation to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with you. A day where we can all acknowledge the diverse range of achievements, celebrate the gifts and recognise the efforts of you all. More >>
Corrections Bill passes second reading
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says the Administration of Community Sentences and Orders Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament. The Bill amends the Bail Act 2000, Parole Act 2002 and Sentencing Act 2002 to improve the efficiency and effectiveness ... More >>
$31 million for Christchurch City earthquake response costs
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nikki Kaye Minister of Civil Defence 21 March 2013 Media Statement Government pays further $31 million for Christchurch City earthquake response costs A payment of nearly $31 million for civil defence emergency response costs related to the Canterbury ... More >>
New shellfish catch limits will boost exports
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 21 March 2013 Media Statement New shellfish catch limits will boost exports and sustainability New catch limits for rock lobster (crayfish), scallops and surf clams will boost exports and increase ... More >>
McCully lauds private sector commitment to Pacific energy
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 21 March 2013 Media Statement McCully lauds private sector commitment to Pacific energy goals More >>
NZ economy continues to grow
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The economy recorded a lift in growth in the December quarter, consistent with a broad improvement in activity and confidence, Finance Minister Bill English says. Gross domestic product grew 1.5 per cent in the three months to 31 December, 2012. ... More >>
