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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 >>
PM opens new McKee Power Plant in Taranaki
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 21 March 2013 Media Statement PM opens new McKee Power Plant in Taranaki Prime Minister John Key has today officially opened Nova Energy’s new $100 million McKee Power Plant in north Taranaki. “This new 100MW ... More >>
Māori Television Service to receive digital spectrum
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Affairs has welcomed the first reading of the Māori Television Service Amendment Bill, which will give effect to a number of proposals to ensure that the Māori Television Service remains up to date, and positioned for the digital ... More >>
New Zealand celebrates Race Relations Day
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
21 March 2013 Media Statement New Zealand celebrates Race Relations Day Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins says this year’s Race Relations Day gives all New Zealanders opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate our nation’s ethnic diversity. “The ... More >>
Māori Television Service Amendment Bill
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Māori Television Service Amendment Bill be now read a first time. I nominate the Māori Affairs Committee to consider the bill. More >>
Free flu vaccine for young children with respiratory illness
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has today announced children under the age of five with significant respiratory illnesses, such as asthma, will be able to get the influenza vaccine free from 1 April. More >>
New crowd-funding website Boosted welcomed
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Christopher Finlayson has welcomed Boosted, the Arts Foundation’s new philanthropic crowd-funding platform, saying it will encourage greater private sector giving to strengthen the arts sector. More >>
Free flu vaccine for young children with respiratory illness
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has today announced children under the age of five with significant respiratory illnesses, such as asthma, will be able to get the influenza vaccine free from 1 April. More >>
Summit will provide boost to renewable energy in Pacific
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Most of New Zealand’s Pacific neighbours should move close to achieving 50 per cent of their electricity from renewable means as a result of the two-day Pacific Energy Summit being hosted in Auckland jointly by New Zealand and the European Union ... More >>
Sensible approach to saving Police time
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley says pre-charge warnings are saving thousands of hours of Police time every year which are being reinvested back into frontline crime prevention. More >>
Collaboration enhances Crown land benefits
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson says a new collaborative approach towards the management and disposal of Crown land will deliver significant benefits. “Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has established the Crown Land Centre of Expertise, ... More >>
Speech to Defence Industry Association conference, Devonport
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to be addressing the New Zealand Defence Industry Association again. I want to focus my remarks today on a subject close to your interests: how to deliver results while managing the rising costs of doing business. More >>
Building on trade links: John Key
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
I've just returned from a very successful visit to four Latin American countries - Mexico, Columbia, Chile, and Brazil. My nine day visit, alongside 22 large Kiwi companies, was a chance for me to build connections with this part of the world. ... More >>
McCully appoints High Commissioner to Canada
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of Simon Tucker as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Canada. More >>
New Ambassador to Argentina announced
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of Hayden Montgomery as Ambassador to Argentina. More >>
400,000 New Zealanders Pre-Register For Mighty River Power
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
As at 10 am today over 400,000 New Zealanders have pre-registered their interest in buying shares in Mighty River Power. More >>
Dame Susan Devoy new Race Relations Commissioner
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins is pleased to announce the appointment of Dame Susan Devoy DNZM, CBE as the new Race Relations Commissioner. More >>
Minister releases Novopay Technical Review
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the Technical Review into the school payroll system. More >>
Children better protected by Social Workers in Hospitals
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Government’s decision to introduce Social Workers in Hospitals is making a difference by better protecting children says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Investments add up to travel time savings
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee is calling on the Green Party to embrace the Government’s Roads of National Significance programme following the most recent survey of their impact on congestion and the ensuing benefits to the environment. More >>
