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Minister opens Christchurch PDS
Monday, 3 December 2012, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
The Christchurch Public Defence Service (PDS) office will be part of a high quality legal aid system, says Associate Justice Minister Chester Borrows. More >>
Lowball Share Offer Regulations In Force
Monday, 3 December 2012, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed new regulations to help rein in unsolicited share offers and protect shareholders. More >>
Government to consider Commerce Commission report
Monday, 3 December 2012, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for Communications and Information Technology 3 December 2012 Media Statement Government to consider Commerce Commission report The Government has today received the Commerce Commission's draft determination on pricing for the ... More >>
McCully seriously concerned by launch plan
Sunday, 2 December 2012, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today expressed serious concerns about North Korea’s plans to launch a satellite this month using a long-range ballistic missile. More >>
Dunne rules out controversial animal drug test
Sunday, 2 December 2012, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has ruled out the controversial LD50 animal test as part of the pending psychoactive substances testing regime, and said no decisions have been made on whether animal testing will be needed at all. More >>
Collins supports ethnic women into leadership
Saturday, 1 December 2012, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins Minister for Ethnic Affairs 1 December 2012 Media Statement Collins supports ethnic women into leadership Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins has today spoken to women at The Ethnic Women's Leadership Programme in Auckland about ... More >>
Collins to visit Hong Kong and Brussels
Friday, 30 November 2012, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins leaves tomorrow for a week-long trip to Hong Kong and Brussels. In Hong Kong, Minister Collins will meet her public sector counterparts at the Government Office, including the Secretary for Justice and the Chief Justice ... More >>
Groser to attend climate talks in Qatar
Friday, 30 November 2012, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Tim Groser departs tomorrow for the 18th ministerial climate change conference to be held in Doha, Qatar under the UN Convention on Climate Change. More >>
Waikato Regional Renal Centre official opening
Friday, 30 November 2012, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Living with kidney failure is challenging for patients and their families – so it’s a pleasure to be here today to officially open this new $7.6 million regional renal centre which will provide better renal services for the Midland region. More >>
First CBD commercial land purchases welcomed
Friday, 30 November 2012, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the first commercial property purchases for Christchurch’s CBD Blueprint Plan represent an important milestone in the city’s recovery. More >>
Speech: Ryall - Opening of Malyon House in Mt Maunganui
Friday, 30 November 2012, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 30 November 2012 Speech Notes Opening of Malyon House in Mt Maunganui Good morning. It is a pleasure to be here today. I would like to thank the team at Malyon House in particular David and Cecily Munro for inviting ... More >>
Minister congratulates Māori graduates
Friday, 30 November 2012, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister of Conservation 30 November 2012 Media Statement Minister congratulates Māori graduates More >>
MOU enhances ethnic workplace management
Friday, 30 November 2012, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
30 November 2012 Media Statement MOU enhances ethnic workplace management Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins has welcomed the signing of an MOU between the Office of Ethnic Affairs and the New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM) to improve the ... More >>
Dunne: Labour Off The Mark on IRD computer tender
Friday, 30 November 2012, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Revenue Friday 30 November 2012 Media Statement Dunne: Labour Off The Mark on IRD computer tender Labour Revenue spokesman David Clark is making a habit of going off half-cocked, with the latest example of his comments ... More >>
CCS Disability Action: The Gathering
Friday, 30 November 2012, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
I was delighted to receive the invitation from David Matthews, your Chief Executive; and Kim Willetts, your National President to attend ‘the Gathering’ with I was told over 150 people from right across the disability sector. More >>
New Zealand welcomes TPP negotiators
Friday, 30 November 2012, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand welcomes TPP negotiators Trade Minister Tim Groser welcomes the arrival of over 500 negotiators from 11 countries to Round 15 of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which runs from 3-12 December in Auckland. “TPP participants ... More >>
2012 Attitude Awards - Speech
Friday, 30 November 2012, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Yesterday the red carpet was laid out in Wellington. But tonight, here at the Viaduct Events Centre, we have our own extravaganza of excellence – a room filled with superstars, with champions; with heroes and trail-blazers. More >>
NZ to Support UN Palestinian Resolution
Friday, 30 November 2012, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has confirmed that New Zealand will vote in favour of the resolution on the status of Palestine, due to go before the United Nations General Assembly this morning. But the Minister says a UN resolution is “a poor ... More >>
Local Government reform bill passes third reading
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill implementing a programme to lift the performance and efficiency of local government has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. More >>
Celebration of the three year trial for Choice in Community
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Minister for Disability Issues 29 November 2012 Speech Taikura Trust Celebration of the three year trial for Choice in Community Living Thursday 29 November 2012; 3pm Hotel Grand Chancellor, Auckland Airport I am so pleased to ... More >>
