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Work under way on Wanaka’s $3 million Police station
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Anne Tolley Minister of Police 16 October 2012 Media Statement Work under way on Wanaka’s $3 million Police station Police Minister Anne Tolley has today turned the sod for the new Wanaka Police station. The total cost of the new state of the ... More >>
Government to amend Reserves Bill
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the Government did not support the inclusion of three clauses (34A, 34B and 34C) in the Reserves and Other Lands Disposal Bill 2008 and would seek to remove them. More >>
Key: Speech to Royal New Zealand RSA National Council
Monday, 15 October 2012, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 15 October 2012 Speech Speech to Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (RSA) National Council Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington More >>
Bill will help improve education success for young NZers
Monday, 15 October 2012, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says the Education Amendment Bill, introduced today, includes a number of changes which will help improve education outcomes for learners. More >>
$60 Million in new funding for veterans
Monday, 15 October 2012, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A new $60 million package will improve the support and recognition given to veterans who have served New Zealand, says Veterans’ Affairs Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
PM announces next steps for Mighty River sale
Monday, 15 October 2012, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today outlined the Government’s next steps to prepare Mighty River Power for its partial sale in the first half of 2013. More >>
Samoan Prime Minister to visit New Zealand
Monday, 15 October 2012, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will welcome the Samoan Prime Minister, Hon Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi, to New Zealand later this week to mark the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship between the two countries. More >>
Philippines President to visit with trade delegation
Monday, 15 October 2012, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will host the President of the Philippines for discussions on two-way trade and other bilateral matters later this month. President Benigno Aquino III will be accompanied by Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert del Rosario, ... More >>
Work and Income security breach
Monday, 15 October 2012, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett expects the independent investigation into Work and Income computer systems to give the public assurances that security is robust and private information is safe. More >>
Grand Designs host to judge design competition
Monday, 15 October 2012, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Maurice Williamson Minister for Building and Construction 15 October 2012 Media Statement Grand Designs host to judge design competition Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today launched the Christchurch Housing Showcase Design ... More >>
Conservation Minister to attend talks in India
Monday, 15 October 2012, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister of Conservation 15 October 2012 Media Statement Conservation Minister to attend talks in India More >>
Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Nelson Assault
Monday, 15 October 2012, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
A 39 year old male has been arrested in Picton for a serious assault on a Nelson man on Friday the 12th October, 2012, at a Washington Valley Road address. More >>
Visit reaffirms value of China – NZ relationship
Monday, 15 October 2012, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Minister Maurice Williamson Minister of Customs 15 October 2012 Media Statement Visit reaffirms value of China – NZ relationship More >>
Groser to visit Indonesia and South Korea for trade talks
Sunday, 14 October 2012, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Tim Groser, Trade Minister and Minister for Climate Change Issues, departs today for Indonesia and South Korea for trade policy and international climate change discussions. More >>
Minister to visit USA for justice meetings
Sunday, 14 October 2012, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins departs today for a week-long visit to the United States of America where she will discuss a range of justice policy issues with her counterparts there. More >>
Speech: Turia - Be.Accessible ‘At Our Table’ event
Friday, 12 October 2012, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Friday 12 October 2012; 9am SPEECH Opening address – Be.Accessible ‘At Our Table’ event Wellington [Delivered by Mary-Jane Rivers on behalf of the Minister] I’ve always been one that loves a good challenge. More >>
Opposition parties determined to manufacture a crisis
Friday, 12 October 2012, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The meeting today between Labour, the Greens and New Zealand First was nothing more than a political stunt, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says. “Not content to be told by nearly every mainstream economic commentator that there is no jobs ... More >>
Joyce to visit India to boost education, business links
Friday, 12 October 2012, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce will lead a delegation to India tomorrow to lift New Zealand’s profile as a destination for international students and to support our tertiary institutions and companies seeking to grow their ... More >>
McCully attends Bali bombing service
Friday, 12 October 2012, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today attended a 10th anniversary commemorative service for the victims of the 12 October 2002 Bali bombings. Mr McCully was present at the service together with New Zealanders affected by the bombings, the New Zealand ... More >>
McCully Attends Bali Bombing Service
Friday, 12 October 2012, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today attended a 10th anniversary commemorative service for the victims of the 12 October 2002 Bali bombings. More >>
