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Joyce to visit US to promote NZ science

Friday, 14 September 2012, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Science & Innovation Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment 14 September 2012 Media Statement Joyce to visit US to promote NZ science More >>

Hawera Integrated Family Health Centre opening

Friday, 14 September 2012, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 14 September 2012 Speech notes Hawera Integrated Family Health Centre opening Thank you for inviting me to open the newly refurbished SouthCare integrated family healthcare centre in Hawera. This week Social Development ... More >>

Commerce Commission appointment

Friday, 14 September 2012, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government

Elisabeth Welson has been appointed to the Commerce Commission as an associate member, Commerce Minister Craig Foss announced today. More >>

US Secretary of Defense to Visit

Friday, 14 September 2012, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Defence 14 September 2012 Media Statement US Secretary of Defense to visit The Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has announced the United States Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, will visit New Zealand towards ... More >>

Take responsibility for safety and buckle up

Friday, 14 September 2012, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government

Twenty-five per cent of the motorists who have died on the roads so far this year were not wearing their safety belts, says Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges. More >>

Speech: Turia - NZAPEP conference

Thursday, 13 September 2012, 9:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tariana Turia Associate Minister of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Thursday 13 September 2012 3.30pm SPEECH Closing keynote address to NZAPEP conference, Waipuna Hotel, Auckland [delivered on behalf of the Minister by Kirsten Rei] Tangata ... More >>

Port Hills rock roll zoning complete

Thursday, 13 September 2012, 9:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery 13 September 2012 Media Statement Port Hills rock roll zoning complete Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says all 37 remaining residential Port Hills properties at ... More >>

ATI Bill passes first reading

Thursday, 13 September 2012, 9:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Science & Innovation 13 September 2012 Media Statement ATI Bill passes first reading A bill to establish the new Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) – a new high-tech HQ for innovative New Zealand businesses – today passed ... More >>

Justice Minister should read her papers

Thursday, 13 September 2012, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Judith Collins' obvious failure to read a select committee report on one of her own key victims' rights bill calls into question her stated commitment to the issue, Labour’s Justice spokesperson Charles Chauvel says. More >>

$1 Billion Investment For Education Renewal In Canterbury

Thursday, 13 September 2012, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education 13 September 2012 Media Statement $1 Billion Investment For Education Renewal In Canterbury The Government will invest $1 billion over the next ... More >>

National diabetes nurse specialist symposium

Thursday, 13 September 2012, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 13 September 2012 Speech National diabetes nurse specialist symposium It is a pleasure for me to join you today here in Wellington for your 20th national diabetes nurse specialist symposium. I would like to thank ... More >>

Advanced Technology Institute Bill First Reading

Thursday, 13 September 2012, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Mr Speaker, I move that the Advanced Technology Institute Bill be now read a first time. I nominate the Education and Science Committee to consider the bill. At the appropriate time I will move that the Education and Science Committee report to the ... More >>

Outstanding fines balance falls by 25 per cent

Thursday, 13 September 2012, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Courts Minister Chester Borrows announced today that the amount of fines and reparation owed has reached its lowest level in eight years, falling more than 25 per cent in three years. More >>

Further funding puts victims first

Thursday, 13 September 2012, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced an extra $1million each year to extend the Victims Centre project until June 2014. More >>

South African High Commissioner appointed

Thursday, 13 September 2012, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of career diplomat Richard Mann as High Commissioner to South Africa. "This appointment comes at an exciting time in New Zealand's growing engagement with Africa, with rising ... More >>

Dunne: New Tax Bill For Fairer Tax System, Stronger Economy

Thursday, 13 September 2012, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Thursday, 13 September 2012 Media Statement Dunne: New Tax Bill For Fairer Tax System, Stronger Economy More >>

Speech: Turia - Turama Health and Disability Conference

Thursday, 13 September 2012, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Thursday 13 September 2012 SPEECH [CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY] Speech to Turama Health and Disability Conference The Dream Centre, 3 Lakewood Court, Manukau City, 9.30am Kia orana, tena koutou katoa, It is a pleasure to be here and to be a part of your ... More >>