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Minister extends her condolences to school community
Thursday, 17 January 2013, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has extended her condolences to Chair Greg Hollister-Jones and Principal Eoin Crosbie of Bethlehem College over the deaths of participants in their mission partnership programme in Kenya. More >>
Minister extends condolences to families
Thursday, 17 January 2013, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Bay of Plenty MP and Health Minister Tony Ryall has expressed his sympathy to the family of Brian and Grace Johnston who were killed in a bus accident in Kenya this week. More >>
Site Updates - beehive.govt.nz - 17 Jan 2013
Thursday, 17 January 2013, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
Site Updates - beehive.govt.nz ________________________________________ Better stroke care for Bay of Plenty residents Posted: 15 Jan 2013 02:15 PM PST Tony Ryall | Health Health Minister Tony Ryall welcomes the news that a dedicated stroke unit is opening ... More >>
Groser Welcomes new OECD-WTO Report On International Trade
Thursday, 17 January 2013, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed the OECD-WTO’s estimates of “Trade in Value-Added” at the launch of the new database in Paris. “This new data estimates trade in value-added terms, which helps convey the interdependencies of global value ... More >>
Better stroke care for Bay of Plenty residents
Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall welcomes the news that a dedicated stroke unit is opening at Tauranga Hospital next week. More >>
NZ-UK joint statement on cyber security
Tuesday, 15 January 2013, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
1. Cyberspace is one of the greatest national, global and strategic challenges of our time. Cyber intrusions are an increasing challenge for the security of systems and networks of national importance. New Zealand and the United Kingdom are already ... More >>
More investment in protecting children from rheumatic fever
Tuesday, 15 January 2013, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Nearly three thousand more children most vulnerable to rheumatic fever will join the Government’s battle against the third world disease when they start back at school this term. More >>
Proposals to limit excessive non-resident tax deductions
Monday, 14 January 2013, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Monday, 14 January 2013 Media Statement Proposals to limit excessive non-resident tax deductions Proposals in an Inland Revenue officials’ issues paper released today would bolster the taxation of highly leveraged investments made by foreigners, ... More >>
Groser to visit Europe
Monday, 14 January 2013, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade and Climate Change Issues Minister Tim Groser will depart for Europe today to attend international trade and climate change meetings. More >>
Prime Minister to visit Antarctica
Monday, 14 January 2013, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will visit Antarctica from 17 to 21 January to highlight New Zealand’s interests and activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. More >>
Te Taitimu Trust Wānanga - Waipawa
Friday, 11 January 2013, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Minister Whānau Ora Associate Minister of Health Thursday 10 January 2013 Speech Te Taitimu Trust Wānanga - Waipawa (Check against delivery) E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha, tēnā koutou katoa. Thank you ... More >>
William Hague to Visit NZ
Friday, 11 January 2013, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
United Kingdom Foreign Secretary William Hague will visit New Zealand next week, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Safety of Young Drivers On-Going Strong Focus for Govt
Thursday, 10 January 2013, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Safety of Young Drivers On-Going Strong Focus for Govt The introduction of time limits for learner and restricted licences is part of this Government’s continuing focus on the safety of young and novice drivers, Associate Minister of Transport ... More >>
More Smokers Getting Support To Quit
Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall welcomes the news that over 2,000 people have signed up with Quitline in the first week of January and urges other smokers to contact Quitline for support to quit smoking. “Smoking kills an estimated 5000 people in New Zealand ... More >>
Record low holiday road toll encouraging
Thursday, 3 January 2013, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the record low holiday road toll is encouraging but efforts need to continue to improve road safety. Six people died on the roads during the official holiday period which ran from 4pm on 24 December ... More >>
Provisional road toll for 2012 released
Tuesday, 1 January 2013, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
The provisional road toll for 2012 is 306, Associate Minister of Transport Simon Bridges announced today. This compares with 284 in 2011, 375 in 2010, and 385 in 2009. This year’s road roll is the second lowest in the last 60 years. More >>
Disability Minister to recipients of New Year’s Honours
Monday, 31 December 2012, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia, Minister for Disability Issues, has congratulated the recipients of New Years’ Honours 2013, and in particular the recipients of awards associated with disabilities. More >>
Maori Affairs Minister on New Year’s Honours recipients
Monday, 31 December 2012, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister has congratulated the recipients of the 2013 New Year’s Honours, and is particularly delighted by the list of those who have been recognised for their contribution to Maori. More >>
Minister announces Waitangi Tribunal Appointments
Monday, 24 December 2012, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita R Sharples, today announced the appointment of Miriama Evans, Dr Rawinia Higgins, Hon Paul Swain and Nick Davidson to the Waitangi Tribunal. Each has been appointed for a term of three years, from 1 January 2013. More >>
Agreements with Ngāruahine, Te Atiawa and Taranaki Iwi
Saturday, 22 December 2012, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 22 December 2012 Media Statement Agreements reached with Ngāruahine, Te Atiawa and Taranaki Iwi More >>
