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Government welcomes report on fracking
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley and Environment Minister Amy Adams have welcomed the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s interim report on her investigation into hydraulic fracturing (fracking). More >>
High Commissioner to Samoa appointed
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 27 November 2012 Media Statement High Commissioner to Samoa appointed More >>
McCully appoints High Commissioner to Tonga
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 27 November 2012 Media Statement McCully appoints High Commissioner to Tonga More >>
Family Court reform set to begin
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
27 November 2012 Media Statement Family Court reform set to begin Justice Minister Judith Collins has today introduced legislation to Parliament to modernise the family justice system and make it more accessible to those who need it most. Ms Collins ... More >>
Speech: Collins - NetSafe NZ Conference 2012
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
27 November 2012 Speech Speech notes to NetSafe NZ Conference 2012 Wellington Town Hall Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today – it’s great to here. I’d like to start by acknowledging NetSafe NZ and the terrific work it does to promote ... More >>
Health and safety a priority in oil and gas production
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Acting Minister of Labour 27 November 2012 Media Statement Health and safety a priority in oil and gas production New regulations will ensure that health and safety is a priority in the growing petroleum exploration and extraction ... More >>
Changes to CMA Bill reflect Pike River report
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Heatley Minister of Energy and Resources 27 November 2012 Media Statement Changes to CMA Bill reflect Pike River report Cabinet has approved further changes to the Crown Minerals (Permitting and Crown Land) Bill currently before the Commerce ... More >>
Minister welcomes Judicature Act review
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today tabled in Parliament the Law Commission’s report Review of the Judicature Act 1908: Towards a New Courts Act. More >>
Govt Measures Continue To Put Pressure On P Trade
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 27 November 2012 Media Statement Govt Measures Continue To Put Pressure On P Trade Government agencies’ sustained crackdown on methamphetamine (‘P’) is continuing to stifle the spread of the drug among New Zealanders, Prime ... More >>
Minister welcomes opening of Tongariro tracks
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Minister welcomes opening of Tongariro tracks Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson has welcomed plans to re-open the Tongariro Northern Circuit and part of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on Thursday. The tracks to Emerald Lakes and Oturere Valley will ... More >>
Creating a one-stop shop for Kiwi businesses
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Fledgling New Zealand businesses will be able to secure their company name, domain name and trade mark from one search with a new product launched today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce ... More >>
Great progress on new national health targets
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The latest national health target results, released today, show district health boards (DHBs) have made great progress on the new increased immunisation and shorter waits for cancer treatment targets. More >>
New era begins for National Library
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
The reopening of the National Library heralds a new era in connecting New Zealanders with the documentary heritage of their country, says Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain. More >>
NetHui South
Monday, 26 November 2012, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
It's certainly a pleasure to be invited to speak here at the first NetHui South and I'd like to begin by acknowledging InternetNZ for organising this event, and for their on-going work in ensuring that key issues affecting the development of our ... More >>
Working with Māori key to reducing youth crime
Monday, 26 November 2012, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Expanding relationships with Māori and iwi youth service providers is an important tool in addressing Māori over-representation in youth crime, says Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows. More >>
Dunne bans substance found in K2 testing
Monday, 26 November 2012, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Monday 26 November 2012 Media Release Dunne bans substance found in K2 testing Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today announced a Temporary Class Drug Notice banning a substance found in tested samples of the K2 synthetic cannabis product. K2 has ... More >>
PM pays tribute to Lady Diana Isaac, ONZM, QSM
Saturday, 24 November 2012, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says his thoughts are with the family and friends of Lady Diana Isaac, who died peacefully last night at home. More >>
Minister visits Mt Tongariro community leaders
Friday, 23 November 2012, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson and Taupō MP Louise Upston will visit Turangi today to discuss the recent eruption of Mt Tongariro with the Department of Conservation and GNS Science. The mountain erupted for the second time this year on Wednesday. More >>
Getting Governance & Accountability Right in Not-for-Profit
Friday, 23 November 2012, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Revenue Speech Getting Governance and Accountability Right in the Not-for-Profit Sector Conference Rutherford House, Victoria University 1.30pm, Friday 23 November 2012 I am delighted to have been invited to address you ... More >>
NZ views on Japanese whaling go before International Court
Friday, 23 November 2012, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced New Zealand has formally lodged an intervention before the International Court of Justice in the case brought by Australia against Japanese whaling in the Southern Ocean. More >>
