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Minister Wishes Starship A Happy 21st Birthday
Friday, 16 November 2012, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew is congratulating Starship on reaching a milestone as the country’s national children’s hospital. More >>
Hobsonville Point a boost for Auckland housing
Friday, 16 November 2012, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Hundreds of new houses are to be built at Hobsonville Point as part of the Government’s moves to bring more affordable new housing on to the market, Housing Minister Phil Heatley announced today. More >>
No review of the Charities Act at this time
Friday, 16 November 2012, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew announced today that Government will not proceed with a review of the Charities Act 2005 at the present time. More >>
Appointments to Families Commission
Friday, 16 November 2012, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development Minister of Youth Affairs 16 November 2012 Media Statement Appointments to Families Commission Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today announced two new appointments to the Families Commission. Sir ... More >>
Minister welcomes NZ’s first ASEAN Festival
Friday, 16 November 2012, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
16 November 2012 Media Statement Minister welcomes NZ’s first ASEAN Festival Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins says tomorrow’s inaugural Association of South East Asian Nations Festival is a welcome addition to New Zealand’s cultural calendar. ... More >>
Key Notes: 16 November 2012
Friday, 16 November 2012, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
This week we've had the privilege of hosting Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall in New Zealand, as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The six-day visit has been a fantastic opportunity for many ... More >>
Minister opens new Tairawhiti Health Learning Centre
Friday, 16 November 2012, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Jo Goodhew today officially opened a new Tairawhiti District Health Board facility to enhance access to training and development opportunities. More >>
One step closer to tree on One Tree Hill
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Government
“Parliament has today passed a bill that will resolve the historical Treaty of Waitangi settlement of Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei in the Tāmaki-Makaurau (Auckland) area. More >>
D Carter: Second reading of Local Govt Amendment Bill
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, local government is a crucial component of New Zealand’s economy. The 78 local authorities make up 4% of GDP, spend $7.5 billion per year of public money, and manage around $120 billion worth of public assets. More >>
Title of Queen’s Counsel restored
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the passing of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Amendment Bill to amend the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006. More >>
Minister Announces Advisory Support For Chch Education
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education 15 November 2012 Media Statement Minister Announces Advisory Support For Education Renewal In Greater Christchurch Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the appointment of Karen Sewell as an advisor ... More >>
Defence Minister in Perth for talks
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Defence 15 November 2012 Media Statement Defence Minister in Perth for talks Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman is departing for Perth today to hold talks with the Australian Defence Minister, Stephen Smith. It ... More >>
Draft Transport Plan open for public consultation
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Traffic will be slowed and pedestrians given greater priority in the new central Christchurch under a draft transport plan the public is now invited to have their say on. More >>
Ministers welcome final fresh water report
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Carter Minister for Primary Industries Hon Amy Adams Minister for the Environment 15 November 2012 Media Statement More >>
Important boost for Canterbury rebuild
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Hon Maurice Williamson Minister for Land Information 15 November 2012 Media Statement More >>
Dunne: feedback sought on taxing employee allowances
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today welcomed an Inland Revenue tax policy issues paper regarding the tax treatment of employee allowances. More >>
Australia and NZ extend criminal history information trial
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The sharing of criminal history information between Queensland and New Zealand will be extended following a successful six month trial. More >>
Justice for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Ngāti Manuhiri
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
15 November 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Justice for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Ngāti Manuhiri Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples paid tribute to Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Ngāti Manuhiri descendants today as their respective Treaty of Waitangi settlements ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Māori Mai, Māori Atu Hui-a-Tau 2012
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Thursday 15 November 2012 SPEECH Māori Mai, Māori Atu Hui-a-Tau 2012 Novotel Hotel, Tutanekai Street, Rotorua [Delivered on behalf of the Minister by Te Orohi Paul] “Kia Takoto Te Manuka” – Is Whānau Ora Working for you?” E ngā mana, e ... More >>
Two Treaty bills passed
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 15 November 2012 Media Statement Two Treaty bills passed More >>
