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MP’s first Bill gets overwhelming support
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson’s first Members Bill received overwhelming support when it came before Parliament yesterday (Wednesday, November 14). More >>
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Claims Settlement Bill
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Ngati Whatua Orakei Claims Settlement Bill now be read for the third time. More >>
Ngāti Manuhiri Claims Settlement Bill: Third Reading
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Ngati Manuhiri Claims Settlement Bill, be now read for the third time. More >>
ATI to be named Callaghan Innovation
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
The name of the new institute set up by the Government to help firms in the high-tech manufacturing and services sectors will be Callaghan Innovation , Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. Speaking at a function at Parliament, Mr Joyce ... More >>
Focus on Growth in second Pure Advantage report
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government
Focus on Growth in second Pure Advantage report The latest Pure Advantage report, Green Growth Opportunities for New Zealand , underscores the importance of a significant number of existing government initiatives already underway, Economic Development ... More >>
New scheme to encourage Chinese tourism
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has today announced a new agreement with China Southern Airlines to make it easier for high-value Chinese tourists to visit New Zealand. More >>
New Vice Chief Of Defence Force Announced
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Defence 14 November 2012 Media Statement New Vice Chief Of Defence Force Announced Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has announced the new Vice Chief of Defence Force will be Major General Tim Keating. Major General ... More >>
Ultra-Fast Broadband build starts in Whakatane
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for Communications and Information Technology 14 November 2012 Media Statement Ultra-Fast Broadband build starts in Whakatane Ultra-Fast Broadband will be rolled out to more than 1500 businesses, health facilities, schools and homes ... More >>
Vulnerable Children’s Team for Whangarei
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development Minister of Youth Affairs 14 November 2012 Media Statement Vulnerable Children’s Team for Whangarei Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced the second Vulnerable Children’s Team will ... More >>
Minister congratulates Waka Māori
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
14 November 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Minister congratulates Waka Māori for International Achievement Award The Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr. Pita Sharples has today congratulated Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei, and Structurflex Limited for winning a 2012 ... More >>
Minister to attend Melbourne SCOTESE meeting
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment 14 November 2012 Media Statement Minister to attend Melbourne SCOTESE meeting More >>
Changes to raw milk rules announced
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Hon David Carter Minister for Primary Industries 14 November 2012 Media Statement Changes to raw milk rules announced More >>
Funding boost for hospices continued
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew today announced that the current Boost Hospice Care funding will be rolled over for a further two years. More >>
Half-Year Update to be issued on 18 December
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will issue its Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update and Budget Policy Statement on 18 December, Finance Minister Bill English announced today. More >>
Minister to attend Closer Economic Relations Forum
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will meet with his Australian counterpart at the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Forum tomorrow in Canberra. More >>
PM’s Pacific Youth Awards winners announced
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata says the Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards continues to consistently reveal the high calibre of Pacific Island youth. More >>
PM congratulates Pacific Youth Awards winners
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Five high-achieving young Pacific New Zealanders have taken out this year’s Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards – an initiative which recognises outstanding achievement among young leaders. More >>
National programme to improve endoscopy services
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced $1.8 million is being invested over two years for the national roll out of a programme to improve endoscopy services. More >>
Government supports environmental work
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Twelve regional environment centres are to receive more than $1.4 million from the Government to provide practical ways of caring for the environment, including courses on composting and growing vegetables, educating school children and community planting ... More >>
Minister thanks school communities
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata would like to thank the 35 school communities in greater Christchurch who took the time to meet with her over the last two weeks. More >>
