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Defence Minister visits NZ troops in Sinai
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Dr Jonathan Coleman and Chief of Army Major General Tim Keating today visited Kiwi troops at North Camp in the Sinai Peninsula. More >>
One week left to submit on vehicle licensing reform
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
People wanting to have their say on Vehicle Licensing Reform have one week left to make a submission before the 31 October deadline, says Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges. More >>
Minister to meet with school communities in Christchurch
Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has offered to visit all the schools proposed for closure or merger in greater Christchurch. More >>
Canterbury quakes Royal Commission extends final report date
Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The final reporting date for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Building Failure caused by Canterbury Earthquakes will be 30 November, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Seizures fall thanks to Government targeting
Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says a concerted effort to choke off the supply of methamphetamine precursor drugs is paying dividends. More than 1.2 tonnes of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine was captured by Customs in 921 seizures in 2009 – which was ... More >>
Third part of Te Urewera report welcomed
Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson has welcomed the third part of the Waitangi Tribunal’s report on Te Urewera, and says its findings show why it is so necessary for the Crown to address the issues in the report. “The ... More >>
Financial disputes awareness campaign starts today
Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
A campaign aimed at empowering vulnerable communities in New Zealand by helping them to know their rights when borrowing money kicks off from today, says Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Bridges. More >>
PM pays tribute to rugby legend Sir Wilson Whineray
Monday, 22 October 2012, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 22 October 2012 Media Statement PM pays tribute to rugby legend Sir Wilson Whineray Prime Minister John Key is saddened at the death today of Sir Wilson Whineray, KNZM, OBE. Sir Wilson was New Zealand’s longest-serving ... More >>
Speech: Coleman - El Alamein Commemorative Service
Saturday, 20 October 2012, 7:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of State Services 20 October 2012 Speech El Alamein Commemorative Service, El Alamein, Egypt Speech by the Honourable Dr Jonathan Coleman, Minister of Defence Distinguished guests, veterans, serving New Zealand Defence Force ... More >>
NZ-India Research Institute welcomed
Saturday, 20 October 2012, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment 19 October 2012 Media Statement NZ-India Research Institute welcomed More >>
Key Notes: Delivering on our promises
Friday, 19 October 2012, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Next steps on Mighty River Power The contribution of veterans Supporting New Zealanders into work White Paper for Vulnerable Children More >>
Tremain to Indonesia for Disaster Risk Reduction conference
Friday, 19 October 2012, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
19 October 2012 Media Statement Tremain to visit Indonesia for Disaster Risk Reduction conference Civil Defence Minister Chris Tremain will travel to Indonesia next week to attend the Fifth Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction. The ... More >>
Fast track for clinical care assessments in aged care
Friday, 19 October 2012, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has accelerated the timeframe for the roll-out of a comprehensive clinical assessment tool in aged residential care to improve the quality of life and care of residents. More >>
Budget claims completely false says Minister
Friday, 19 October 2012, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley says Labour should get its facts right instead of trying to mislead the public over Police funding. More >>
NZ congratulates Australia on UNSC seat
Friday, 19 October 2012, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today congratulated Australia, together with Luxembourg, Korea, Argentina and Rwanda, on their election to non-permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council. More >>
Acting District Court Judge Appointed
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland barrister Anna-Marie Skellern has been appointed as an Acting District Court Judge with jury and Family Court warrants to sit in Hastings, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
McCully to host Burmese Foreign Minister
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully will hold official talks with his counterpart from Burma (Myanmar), Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin, on Monday. More >>
Obama’s Former Budget Chief Says NZ Alone Has Done It Right
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister for State Owned Enterprises Minister of Health 18 October 2012 Media Statement More >>
Please drive safely this Labour weekend
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Transport Simon Bridges is urging drivers to take care this holiday weekend. “Labour Day weekend is traditionally a busy one so it’s important to remember that being safe on the roads is everyone’s responsibility.” More >>
Labour’s “jobs crisis” doesn’t stack up
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour leader David Shearer’s decision to give a speech on employment and training in Canterbury today, a region with massive jobs growth, is the latest in a string of hapless own goals, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
