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Collaboration resolves relief staffing admin error
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata is pleased to announce the resolution of a long-standing administrative error over relief staffing entitlements. More >>
Peter Dunne: Opening Address to CAYAD National Hui
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
I am very pleased to be here with you today to open the Community Action Youth and Drugs 2012 National Hui. More >>
Accounts reinforce need for careful management
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Crown accounts issued today, showing core Crown spending and revenue slightly below forecast for the three months to 30 September, reinforce the need for careful financial management, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Local Electoral Law Bill Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that will strengthen the Local Electoral Act, including the rules around donations, has passed its first reading in Parliament. More >>
Minister in Indonesia for Bali Democracy Forum
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Nathan Guy is representing New Zealand at the annual Bali Democracy Forum this week. More >>
Plain English No.13
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
November 2012 This issue of Plain English covers some of my recent activities in the electorate, as well as meetings overseas to gauge how the economic challenges in other countries are likely to affect New Zealand. I look forward to hearing from ... More >>
BPS results show 3,000 fewer violent crimes
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
6 November 2012 Media Statement BPS results show 3,000 fewer violent crimes Justice Minister Judith Collins today released the first results against the Better Public Services (BPS) targets for the justice sector which show almost 3,000 fewer violent ... More >>
Dunne: Malaysian DTA latest initiative in combatting evasion
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Tuesday, 6 November 2012 Media Statement Dunne: Malaysian DTA latest initiative in combatting evasion Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today signed a protocol to amend the existing double tax agreement with Malaysia, which will now better equip both ... More >>
School Visits Very Constructive
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government
School Visits Very Constructive Education Minister Hekia Parata says her engagement with schools proposed for closure or merger in greater Christchurch has so far been extremely thoughtful and constructive. Ms Parata has offered to visit all the schools ... More >>
Acting Minister welcomes release of Pike River report
Monday, 5 November 2012, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Labour Minister Chris Finlayson has welcomed the public release of the report of the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy. More >>
Minister steps down after Pike River report
Monday, 5 November 2012, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister of Labour 5 November 2012 Media Statement Minister steps down after Pike River report Hon Kate Wilkinson has resigned as Labour Minister, effective today, following today’s release of the report from the Royal Commission ... More >>
Govt responds to Pike River Royal Commission
Monday, 5 November 2012, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the report of the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy. More >>
Minister Expresses Condolences At Education Loss
Monday, 5 November 2012, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata expresses her condolences at the loss of a great legacy in early education in New Zealand, Dame Marie Bell, CNZM. More >>
Minister expresses condolences at education loss
Monday, 5 November 2012, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata expresses her condolences at the loss of a great legacy in early education in New Zealand, Dame Marie Bell, CNZM. "My condolences to Dame Marie Bell’s family during this time. She was an example of someone committed ... More >>
Recognising Foster Carers
Monday, 5 November 2012, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Foster Care Awareness Week begins with excellence awards for foster carers today, culminating with the William Wallace Awards on Friday. More >>
Tokelau Reaches Solar Power Goal
Monday, 5 November 2012, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today welcomed the completion of a third New Zealand-funded solar power system in Tokelau – meaning almost 100 per cent of the territory’s electricity needs are met through solar generation. More >>
Report on MMP system received
Monday, 5 November 2012, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has tabled the Electoral Commission’s final report on the MMP voting system in Parliament today. More >>
Recognising managers of volunteers
Monday, 5 November 2012, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Without people to manage and coordinate the many volunteers who work in New Zealand every day, volunteering would be harder to do and less effective, says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
Minister sends best wishes to NCEA students
Monday, 5 November 2012, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata wishes all NCEA students in New Zealand the best during their examinations. “As NCEA examinations begin on 9 November, it is a critical time for our students and I wish them the very best during their examinations. Our ... More >>
Innovation, exports and people key to Māori business
Sunday, 4 November 2012, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Innovation, exports and people are key to the future and the history of the Māori economy, Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples told participants at this weekend’s Federation of Māori Authorities’ AGM in Taupō. More >>
