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CER strengthened after Queenstown talks

Saturday, 9 February 2013, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key says Australia and New Zealand are two of the most integrated economies in the world and this weekend’s talks with Prime Minister Gillard have only strengthened that bond. More >>

Care assessments improving rest home care

Friday, 8 February 2013, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Photograph of Health Minister Tony Ryall with nurse Sarah Bennett and CCA trainer Joop Wierienga More >>

Australian report underlines need for vigilance

Friday, 8 February 2013, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Sport Minister Murray McCully says the Australian Crime Commission report on Organised Crime and Drugs in Sport needs to be taken seriously on this side of the Tasman. More >>

Opposition cries crocodile tears for investment

Friday, 8 February 2013, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Once again the hypocrisy of the Labour-Greens opposition is exposed by their criticism today of the need to welcome new business investment in New Zealand, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>

Public Submissions sought for RCEP FTA

Friday, 8 February 2013, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government

The government is inviting submissions on upcoming negotiations for the 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Free Trade Agreement. In November 2012, Prime Minister John Key joined other leaders from Australia, the 10 ASEAN states, ... More >>

Work to begin on two schools in greater Christchurch

Friday, 8 February 2013, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government

8 February 2013 Media Statement Work to begin on two schools in greater Christchurch Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced that work will begin on building two schools in greater Christchurch in April. Work will begin on building the new ... More >>

Bennett - Regional Benefit Number Announcements

Friday, 8 February 2013, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government

8 February 2013 Media Statement Fewer on benefits in lower North Island More than 4800 people went off welfare to take up jobs in Work and Income’s Central region over the last year. The Central Region covers Kapiti, Horowhenua, Wairarapa, Tararua ... More >>

Dunne: name, shame and boycott unethical legal high traders

Friday, 8 February 2013, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government

Friday, 8 February 2013 Media Release Dunne: name, shame and boycott unethical legal high traders Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says it is time for communities to name, shame and boycott businesses that prey on young people with unethical marketing ... More >>

Review to provide certainty to consumers

Friday, 8 February 2013, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has announced that two scheduled reviews of the regulatory framework for telecommunications services are to begin immediately. More >>

Labour wrong on youth education & training

Thursday, 7 February 2013, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Labour once again stands accused of putting the worst possible spin on youth education and training, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>

South Auckland Family Violence Prevention Network AGM

Thursday, 7 February 2013, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tariana Turia Minister of Whanau Ora Thursday 7th February 2013 SPEECH South Auckland Family Violence Prevention Network AGM Tenei au e tu ake nei ki runga i te whenua o Pukaki ki Te Akitai e mihi atu nei ki a koutou katoa. I’m delighted ... More >>

NZ Assistance To Solomon Islands

Thursday, 7 February 2013, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says New Zealand will assist with the emergency response to yesterday’s earthquake and tsunami in the Solomon Islands. More >>

Employment conditions remain challenging

Thursday, 7 February 2013, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says that while the unemployment rate fell from 7.3 to 6.9 per cent in the December quarter HLFS, the labour market remains challenging. More >>

New Timaru Crown Solicitor appointed

Thursday, 7 February 2013, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Andrew Robert McRae, a partner at law firm Gresson Dorman & Co, has been appointed Crown Solicitor for Timaru, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Mr McRae takes over the role of Crown Solicitor for Timaru from Tim Gresson, following ... More >>

Huge increase in Police foot patrols

Thursday, 7 February 2013, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government

7 February 2013 Media Statement Huge increase in Police foot patrols Police Minister Anne Tolley says that frontline foot patrols have risen by 70 per cent in the past year, as Police increase their focus on crime prevention to make our communities ... More >>

Fire Review Panel Report Released

Thursday, 7 February 2013, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government

Fire Review Panel Report Released Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain has released the report of an independent review into Fire Service Functions and Funding. The independent Panel led by Hon Paul Swain was set up to review the current provision ... More >>