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Inspector-General’s report released by PM

Thursday, 27 September 2012, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister and Minister Responsible for the GCSB John Key today released the report of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Hon Paul Neazor into the unlawful interception of communications of certain individuals involved in the ... More >>

Leadership programme to help boost exports

Thursday, 27 September 2012, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Economic Development 27 September 2012 Media Statement Leadership programme to help boost exports More >>

Students leaving school with higher qualifications

Thursday, 27 September 2012, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata says students are leaving school with higher qualifications than ever before, including young Maori and Pasifika. More >>

Temporary Accommodation Allowance extended

Thursday, 27 September 2012, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government

27 September 2012 Media Statement Temporary Accommodation Allowance extended Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says residents whose dwellings have been seriously affected by the earthquakes can be reassured that financial support remains ... More >>

Floating Wetland Helps Clean Up Lake Rotorua

Thursday, 27 September 2012, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Amy Adams says a floating wetland made from hundreds of thousands of recycled plastic bottles has been an effective initiative to help restore Lake Rotorua’s water quality. More >>

Decision on Orange Roughy Fishery Welcome

Thursday, 27 September 2012, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon David Carter Minister for Primary Industries 27 September 2012 Media Statement Decision on Orange Roughy Fishery Welcome More >>

Endangered Whitetip Sharks To Be Protected

Thursday, 27 September 2012, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government

Endangered Whitetip Sharks To Be Protected Oceanic whitetip sharks are to get the same status as the great white shark, Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson announced today. International research show the species is facing high risk of extinction. ... More >>

Safer outcomes for gas and electrical work

Thursday, 27 September 2012, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government

Changes to gas and electrical certification regimes mean safer outcomes for consumers, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley and Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson said today. More >>

Address to the NZ Respiratory Conference

Thursday, 27 September 2012, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Tony Ryall asked me to pass on his apologies, and thank you for the invitation to your conference and for the opportunity to provide an opening address. More >>

New Bill to amend Crown Minerals Act

Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 6:54 pm | New Zealand Government

A new Bill to strengthen management of Crown-owned minerals passed its first reading in Parliament today. More >>

Hon Paula Bennett: Speech to Medical Professionals

Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Government

E nga mana, e nga reo, e te iwi o te motu, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa More >>

Information Sharing To Prevent Welfare Fraud

Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Chester Borrows Associate Minister of Social Development 26 September 2012 Media Statement Information Sharing To Prevent Welfare Fraud Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows welcomed the impending start of new information sharing ... More >>

New law to reduce unnecessary parole hearings

Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Judith Collins Minister of Justice 26 September 2012 Media Statement New law to reduce unnecessary parole hearings Justice Minister Judith Collins has introduced legislation to reduce stress and anxiety for victims of crime by cutting back on ... More >>

Borrows thanks youth justice social workers

Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Chester Borrows Associate Minister of Social Development 26 September 2012 Media Statement Borrows thanks youth justice social workers Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows says National Social Workers Day is the perfect time to ... More >>

$38m for dedicated fees-free foundation level learning

Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment 26 September 2012 Media Statement $38m for dedicated fees-free foundation level learning More >>

Public asked for their views on Gallipoli 2015 ballot

Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Nathan Guy Minister of Veterans’ Affairs 26 September 2012 Media Statement Public asked for their views on Gallipoli 2015 ballot Veterans’ Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has launched a public consultation programme today on how to ballot attendance ... More >>

Speech Opening SAMM Workshop

Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Speech Opening SAMM Workshop Good morning. It is a pleasure to be here today and open this workshop. I would like to thank Kaumatua Wally Campbell for the warm welcome and Dr Beverley Lawton for the invitation to speak to you about how we can improve ... More >>