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More beds for workers made easier
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Upcoming demand for workers’ temporary accommodation has prompted changes to the Christchurch City Plan and the Banks Peninsula, Waimakariri and Selwyn district plans to make the development process easier, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry ... More >>
New Law Protects People On Jury Service
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins Minister of Justice 25 September 2012 Media Statement New Law Protects People On Jury Service A bill that protects the safety and privacy of jurors and streamlines the jury system has passed its third and final reading in Parliament ... More >>
Fewer charges, fewer young people in court
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
25 September 2012 Media Statement Fewer charges, fewer young people in court Justice Minister Judith Collins has welcomed today’s release of six-monthly data on appearances and actions within the Youth Court, and criminal and sentencing data for the District ... More >>
Consultation on civil court fees begins
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chester Borrows Minister for Courts 25 September 2012 Media Statement Consultation on civil court fees begins Courts Minister Chester Borrows today released a consultation document on changes to civil fees in courts and tribunals administered by the Ministry ... More >>
Students succeeding through Youth Guarantee
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment 25 September 2012 Media Statement Students succeeding through Youth Guarantee More >>
Speech: Turia - Indigenous Health and Knowledge
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
9.00am Tuesday 25 September 2012 SPEECH Fifth Biennial International Network of Indigenous Health and Knowledge and Development; University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia This conference is built upon the challenge of building resilience as a ... More >>
Minister calls on Bathurst objectors to pull appeals
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce is calling on objectors to Bathurst Resources’ Escarpment Mine project near Westport to support 225 new jobs on the West Coast by withdrawing their court action. More >>
New chair and members of NACEW appointed
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
New chair and members of National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW) appointed More >>
New kaihautū for Te Puni Kokiri
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples welcomes the appointment of Michelle Hippolite as the new Chief Executive of Te Puni Kokiri, and thanks the departing CE Leith Comer for his ‘active service’ over the past 12 years. More >>
Prime Minister requests inquiry into Dotcom Case
Monday, 24 September 2012, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
24 September 2012 Media Statement Prime Minister requests inquiry into Dotcom Case Prime Minister John Key today announced he has requested an inquiry by the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security into the circumstances of unlawful interception of communications ... More >>
Associate Health Minister congratulates Dr Shane Reti
Monday, 24 September 2012, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
24 September 2012 Media Statement Associate Health Minister congratulates Dr Shane Reti on Harvard Honour Associate Minister of Health Tariana Turia says that all New Zealanders can be proud that former Northland GP, Dr Shane Reti [(QSM) ; M.B.Ch.B., ... More >>
Key Notes - Encouraging signs from GDP growth
Friday, 21 September 2012, 8:31 pm | New Zealand Government
21 September 2012 In this issue: Encouraging signs from GDP growth Backing LSV graduates into work Reforming welfare The Chathams More >>
Chathams social housing receives boost
Friday, 21 September 2012, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest another $400,000 in new social housing on the Chatham Islands, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Business.govt.nz judged best site for small businesses
Friday, 21 September 2012, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister John Banks has congratulated Business.govt.nz for winning their category at the NetGuide Web Awards for the second year running. More >>
Truck fuel efficiency has benefits for everyone
Friday, 21 September 2012, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Truckies and fleet operators could each save tens of thousands of dollars every year under a new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) programme launched by Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley at Parliament today. More >>
UFB build underway in Queenstown
Friday, 21 September 2012, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
21 September 2012 Media Statement UFB build underway in Queenstown Queenstown’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination is about to be enhanced even further, Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams says. Ms Adams joined ... More >>
More kiwis satisfied with health services
Friday, 21 September 2012, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 21 September 2012 Media Statement More kiwis satisfied with health services More >>
Alcohol and drug treatment a vital part of Fresh Start
Friday, 21 September 2012, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chester Borrows Associate Minister of Social Development 21 September 2012 Media Statement Alcohol and drug treatment a vital part of Fresh Start “Alcohol and drug rehabilitation programmes are a vital weapon in reducing youth crime, helping young ... More >>
First National Standards data sets baseline
Friday, 21 September 2012, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says National Standards data reported for the first time has set a baseline of Years 1-8 learner achievement. More >>
New appointment to NZ Geographic Board
Thursday, 20 September 2012, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the appointment of Garrick Murfitt to the New Zealand Geographic Board, Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa – New Zealand’s place-naming authority. More >>
