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Callaghan Innovation Bill passes third reading

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government

The Callaghan Innovation Bill, which establishes a new high-tech HQ for manufacturing and services firms, today passed its third and final reading in Parliament. More >>

New leadership scholarships for Maori boarding schools

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon. Dr. Pita Sharples, Associate Minister of Education, has today announced the establishment of Puawaitanga scholarships for students enrolling in a Tutahi Maori Boarding School. These scholarships will be awarded to young people who demonstrate ... More >>

Dunne explains NZ’s tax approach to multinationals

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Tax systems around the world are adjusting to corporate giants with huge internet footprints, but very little physical presence, Revenue Minister Peter said today in addressing issues around the tax treatment of large multinational companies. More >>

Minister welcomes purchase of rare wetlands

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson is pleased the purchase of 5.6 hectares of land on the Miranda coast off the Firth of Thames will create a new scenic reserve to protect the areas chenier plains. More >>

Third Reading: Callaghan Innovation Bill

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Science & Innovation 4 December 2012 Speech Third Reading: Callaghan Innovation Bill I move that the Callaghan Innovation Bill be now read a third time. Mr Speaker, this is a special day in a special year for New Zealand ... More >>

Dunne: expert committee to set legal highs approval standard

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today announced that he will establish an independent expert committee early next year to set the approval standards legal highs will need to meet. More >>

Speech: Ryall - New Christchurch blood centre announcement

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 4 December 2012 Speech Notes New Christchurch blood centre announcement Thank you for inviting me here today to make this exciting announcement. It is my pleasure to announce the New Zealand Blood Service, in partnership ... More >>

New blood service centre in Christchurch

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 4 December 2012 Media Statement New blood service centre in Christchurch More >>

Former Governor General leads Expert Group

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development Minister of Youth Affairs 4 December 2012 Media Statement Former Governor General leads Expert Group Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is delighted to announce that former Governor General the ... More >>

$52.8m of Funding For New Science Projects

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government

Applications have been invited for $52.8 million of Government research funding in the 2013 science investment round, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>

Making disability rights real - Speech

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government

Launch of Making disability rights real. Whakatūturu ngā Tika Hauatanga, the Annual report of the Independent Monitoring Mechanism of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 1 July 2011 – 30 June 201 More >>

Pureora Cycle Trail about realising economic potential

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government

The community celebrations recognising the first section opening of the Pureora Timber Trail, part of Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail, which were held over the weekend are the first step to see visitors travelling through ancient rain forests ... More >>

Prime Minister Congratulates Royals On Baby News

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government

Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 4 December 2012 Media Statement Prime Minister Congratulates Royals On Baby News Prime Minister John Key says he was delighted to hear the news that Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting a baby. ... More >>

Poroporoaki ki a Cassidy Wehipeihana Tangaere

Monday, 3 December 2012, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has paid tribute to the lifetime achievements of Cassidy Wehipeihana Tangaere who passed away over the weekend. More >>

Patient travel scheme supporting more Kiwis

Monday, 3 December 2012, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Patients who need to travel outside their region for specialist health services or frequently to appointments are receiving more support than ever before. Health Minister Tony Ryall said this government is committed to improving access to health services ... More >>

11 per cent increase in student loan repayments

Monday, 3 December 2012, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government

The latest Student Loan Scheme annual report shows an 11 per cent increase in repayments and a decrease in the overall cost of the scheme, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>

Temporary Māori Land Court Judge appointed

Monday, 3 December 2012, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Lawyer Michael Doogan has been appointed a temporary judge of the Māori Land Court for two years, Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples announced today. “Michael Doogan is an experienced lawyer, with extensive experience in the Waitangi Tribunal ... More >>