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Strong agenda to encourage investment, jobs

Friday, 25 January 2013, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is pressing ahead with a wide range of measures to build a more productive and competitive economy, Prime Minister John Key says. More >>

Government finances improve on last year

Friday, 25 January 2013, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government

Firm control of the Government’s expenses and an improvement in revenue has kept the Crown’s financial position broadly on track with forecasts in the five months to 30 November, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

PM recognises young achievers

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 8:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key will meet the 100 participants in this year's Prime Minister's Youth Programme at a dinner in Auckland tonight. More >>

Danger still evident in Port Hills

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says a 40 tonne boulder that crashed through a house in the Port Hills last night is a graphic illustration of the ongoing unpredictability of the damaged land. More >>

National War Memorial Park Development On Track

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister of Transport 24 January 2013 Media Statement National War Memorial Park Development On Track Realisation of a commemorative park alongside the National War Memorial in Wellington is a step closer with the opening of a new ... More >>

Christchurch CBD Progress Encouraging

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Christchurch CBD Progress Encouraging Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says Christchurch businesspeople anxious to return to the CBD are understandably frustrated but should be heartened by the $145 million of consents issued over the ... More >>

Roll Out Of $10 Million For School Kids’ Preventative Health

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 24 January 2013 Media Release Roll Out Of $10 Million For School Kids’ Preventative Health More >>

Variable speed limit signs improve rural school road safety

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government

As most children prepare to go back to school next week, Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges has today announced a significant increase in variable speed limit signs. This is part of a wider rural school safety programme launched today. More >>

New Zealand To Benefit From $40m Deal

Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand To Benefit From $40m Deal Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the introduction of a global building supplies giant to support the Christchurch rebuild, which could see long-term benefits for New Zealanders. The ... More >>

Cabinet Updated On David Bain’s Application

Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Cabinet has been updated on Mr Bain’s application for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment at its meeting today, says Justice Minister Judith Collins. More >>

Government Earmarks $80m For Irrigation Investment

Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is establishing a company to act as a bridging investor for regional water infrastructure development, Primary Industries Minister David Carter announced today. In 2011 the Government signalled plans to invest up to $400 million in regional-scale ... More >>

Ban on the sale of high powered magnet sets

Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Bridges has announced a ban on the sale of sets of small high powered magnets that have caused serious injuries in New Zealand and at least one reported death in Australia. More >>

Young New Zealanders deserve praise for effort

Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett congratulates the 100 young people accepted onto the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme which is running this week. More >>

PM announces changes to Cabinet line-up

Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key today announced a series of changes to the National-led Government’s Cabinet, refreshing a Ministerial team which is firmly focused on delivering results for New Zealanders. More >>

Study Choices Affect Post-Study Earnings

Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment 22 January 2013 Media Statement Study Choices Affect Post-Study Earnings Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the release of new data ... More >>

Callaghan Innovation Board announced

Monday, 21 January 2013, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Science and Innovation Minister Hon Steven Joyce today announced an eight-member board to lead Callaghan Innovation—the new Crown entity that will better connect New Zealand firms with science, engineering and technology, in order to drive the ... More >>