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Minister Meets Brazilian Counterpart
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 13 March 2013 Media Statement Minister Meets Brazilian Counterpart - Opportunities In 'The Giant Of Latin America' Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy was impressed by the size and scale of Brazilian agriculture ... More >>
Full consideration to earthquake-prone buildings submissions
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says a late surge of submissions has taken the number lodged on earthquake-prone building proposals past 500. The Government is seeking to introduce a consistent national approach to dealing with ... More >>
Report highlights need for additional land
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
It is essential that more land is made available for housing to improve supply and affordability in Auckland, Minister of Housing Dr Nick Smith said today in releasing the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment report ‘Residential Land Available ... More >>
Census provides work experience and jobs
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
13 March 2013 Media Statement Census provides work experience and jobs Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed a deal which has provided two weeks paid full-time work experience in the Census call centre. “Work and Income and Telnet agreed on ... More >>
Government seeks proposals for cloud computing service
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Tremain Minister of Internal Affairs 13 March 2013 Media Statement Government seeks proposals for cloud computing service More >>
Boost to Samoa’s tourism sector
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 13 March 2013 Media Statement Boost to Samoa’s tourism sector More >>
New Psychoactive Substances – a Legislative Response
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Associate Minister of Health Speech ‘New Psychoactive Substances – a Legislative Response’ Address to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs Roundtable Vienna, Austria Tuesday, 12 March 2013 Good morning. We in New Zealand, ... More >>
Air services agreement with Brazil welcomed
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement in Brazil of a new open skies air services agreement between More >>
Brazil and NZ to ramp up education cooperation
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the signing of an agreement which will see more Brazilian students studying in New Zealand, following a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff today in Brasilia. More >>
Auditor-General’s report damning of Labour
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Auditor-General’s report into the Yang Liu affair is extremely damning of the way Shane Jones handled the issue, and calls into question David Shearer’s judgment in reinstating him to Labour’s front bench, Acting Prime Minister Bill English ... More >>
Campaign to protect Kiwis against flu starts
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall rolled up his sleeves at Karori Medical Centre in Wellington today to receive his annual influenza vaccination and launch the 2013 influenza immunisation campaign. More >>
Serious health issues addressed for children in care
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The $43.7 million initiative to provide Gateway Assessments for children in care is making a difference says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Improving the financial service provider regime
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Improving the financial service provider regime Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced Cabinet had agreed to strengthen the financial service providers registration regime. “The regime makes information about providers available and ensures consumers ... More >>
Education Links With Malaysia Strengthened
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
An Arrangement on Higher Education Co-operation has been jointly signed in Kuala Lumpur by Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and the Malaysian Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin. Mr Joyce ... More >>
Kiwi & Malaysian emerging designers join forces
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Malaysia’s top emerging fashion designers are collaborating in a fashion competition to celebrate New Zealand Week, and create stronger links in international education, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven ... More >>
Fonterra launches Mainland Cheese in Malaysia
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Fonterra Brands Malaysia’s launch of Mainland Cheese in Malaysia signals the strengthening trade links between New Zealand and South-East Asia, Minister for Economic Development Steven Joyce says. More >>
Education links with Malaysia strengthened
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
An Arrangement on Higher Education Co-operation has been jointly signed in Kuala Lumpur by Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and the Malaysian Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin. More >>
National Statement to the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
I thank you for the opportunity to address this 56th meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. More >>
Feedback sought on RMA and freshwater proposals
Monday, 11 March 2013, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy will this week begin a series of meetings throughout the country with councils, iwi, environment groups, businesses and the public to discuss proposed changes to the resource management ... More >>
Reference Group On Special Education School Transport
Monday, 11 March 2013, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
11 March 2013 Media Statement Reference Group To Advise On Special Education School Transport Services More >>
