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Two Ministries Come Together To Raise Pasifika Achievement

Thursday, 22 November 2012, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education Minister of Pacific Island Affairs 22 November 2012 Media Statement Two Ministries Come Together To Help Raise Pasifika Achievement A ... More >>

International recognition for LINZ Data Service

Thursday, 22 November 2012, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government

Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson says the two accolades Land Information New Zealand won at the Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards for its innovative LINZ Data Service is a great achievement. More >>

More funding to support the Khmer Rouge Tribunal

Thursday, 22 November 2012, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has announced further funding to the Khmer Rouge Tribunal to support its work bringing the former leaders of the regime to justice. More >>

More Kiwis satisfied with education system

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata says the Government’s unrelenting focus on raising achievement for all children has played a key role in the increase in New Zealanders satisfied with the New Zealand education system. More >>

Green light for Transmission Gully PPP

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government

21 November 2012 Media Statement Green light for Transmission Gully PPP Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says Cabinet has approved an application from the NZ Transport Agency to pursue a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to finance and build the Transmission ... More >>

Minister welcomes recognition of Sistema Aotearoa success

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 21 November 2012 Media Statement Minister welcomes recognition of Sistema Aotearoa success Arts Minister Christopher Finlayson has welcomed the first evaluation report of Sistema Aotearoa, ... More >>

Employers survey backs Govt work initiatives

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment 21 November 2012 Media Statement Employers survey backs Govt work initiatives More >>

Satisfaction with front line public services rising

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government

Satisfaction with public services continues to increase according to the latest Kiwis Count survey says State Services Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman. More >>

Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule to be updated

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has amended the 2007 Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule following public consultation, Associate Minister of Transport Simon Bridges has announced. More >>

New Zealand Joins Launch of Asian FTA negotiations

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government

Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 21 November 2012 Media Statement New Zealand joins launch of Asian FTA negotiations Prime Minister John Key has joined other leaders from Asian countries to launch negotiations for a 16-nation regional free trade agreement. ... More >>

New-look website embraces social media

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins has congratulated the Office of Ethnic Affairs (OEA) team for its innovative new website at www.ethnicaffairs.govt.nz . More >>

Increasing safety and training for prison staff

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Anne Tolley Minister of Corrections 20 November 2012 Media Statement Increasing safety and training for prison staff Corrections Minister Anne Tolley has announced that an expert advisory panel has been formed to help deliver improved safety for ... More >>

Education Minister welcomes He Kai Kei Aku Ringa Plan

Monday, 19 November 2012, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education 19 November 2012 Media Statement Education Minister welcomes He Kai Kei Aku Ringa Action Plan Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed the He Kai Kei Aku Ringa report from the Māori Economic Development ... More >>

New approach to benefit Māori, NZ economy

Monday, 19 November 2012, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Economic Development Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Māori Affairs 19 November 2012 Media Statement More >>

Māori Economic Development Unit To Strengthen NZ Economy

Monday, 19 November 2012, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Maori Affairs 19 November 2012 Media Release Māori Economic Development Unit To Strengthen New Zealand Economy Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says the establishment of a Māori Economic Development Unit in ... More >>

Minister to visit India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka

Monday, 19 November 2012, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Further strengthening a primary industries relationship and boosting trade is the focus of a visit to India by Primary Industries Minister David Carter. “India is a rapidly rising player in the Asia-Pacific region and New Zealand is keen to develop ... More >>