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CYF and Ngapuhi sign milestone child protection agreement
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Child, Youth and Family and Te Rūnanga Ā Iwi O Ngāpuhi have formally agreed to work together to protect and nurture children says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Memorandum of Understanding between Ngapuhi and CYFs
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to acknowledge some of those people who have been instrumental in this agreement being forged between Ngapuhi and Child, Youth and Family. More >>
$43m Workshop Opens At Ohakea
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Defence 30 August 2012 Media Statement $43m Workshop Opens At Ohakea Another milestone in the upgrade of the Ohakea air base was reached today with the Defence Minister opening the new $43 million aircraft ... More >>
Key: Pacific Islands Forum Official Opening Ceremony
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Kia Orana and warm Pacific greetings to you all. Last year New Zealand was very privileged to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Pacific Island Forum leader’s meeting in our own Pacific capital – Auckland. More >>
Launch of Te Kawau Maro Alliance
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Associate Minister of Health 4.30pm Wednesday August 29 2012 SPEECH Launch of Te Kawau Maro Alliance Alliance of Māori Health Services for Taranaki Western Institute of Technology, Taranaki Delivered on behalf of Minister by Associate ... More >>
Govt congratulates LanzaTech for global award
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Science & Innovation 29 August 2012 Media Statement Govt congratulates LanzaTech for global award More >>
More children protected from infectious diseases
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 29 August 2012 Media Statement More children protected from infectious diseases Over the past five years, New Zealand has gone from one of the lowest immunisation rates in the developed world to one of the best. “In ... More >>
Kaipara Council commissioners appointed
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister David Carter today released a report into the Kaipara District Council and announced the appointment of four commissioners to replace the elected councillors. More >>
New Zealand to host Pacific energy summit
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 29 August 2012 Media Statement New Zealand to host Pacific energy summit More >>
Ministers launch BPS education action plans
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education 29 August 2012 Media Statement Ministers launch BPS education action plans Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven ... More >>
Largest ever three year transport funding programme
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the release of the New Zealand Transport Agency’s National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) for 2012 – 2015 – the largest programme of its kind in the country’s history. More >>
Collins Comments
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
This month I welcomed a Law Commission’s report with recommendations for reducing the harm caused by cyber-bullying. Bullying is no longer confined to the classroom or playground – bullies are targeting their victims by text message, on Facebook ... More >>
National War Memorial Park (Pukeahu) Empowering Bill Passes
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 29 August 2012 Media Statement National War Memorial Park (Pukeahu) Empowering Bill Passes First Reading Legislation to ensure that a fitting National War Memorial Park will be developed ... More >>
New EEZ law brings better protection for oceans
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has welcomed the passing of a new law that for the first time will enable comprehensive environmental management of activities in New Zealand’s vast exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and continental shelf. More >>
Social Service Management Plan With Ngāi Tuhoe Agreed
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 28 August 2012 Media Statement Social Service Management Plan With Ngāi Tuhoe Agreed Cabinet has approved the signing of a social Service Management Plan (SMP) with Ngāi Tuhoe ... More >>
“Kiwis Count” Shows Increased Satisfaction
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of State Services 28 August 2012 Media Statement “Kiwis Count” Shows Increased Satisfaction New Zealanders are increasingly satisfied with the frontline public services they receive according to the latest Kiwis Count ... More >>
New Funding Framework for CAA
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister of Transport 28 August 2012 Media Statement New Funding Framework for CAA A new funding framework for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will enable the organisation to improve air safety and ensure users meet the true ... More >>
Search and Surveillance Act to commence
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins announced today that the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 will come into force on 1 October 2012 following the signing of the commencement order by the Governor-General Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae. More >>
Child poverty report prompts debate
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
28 August 2012 Media Statement Child poverty report prompts debate Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed the draft report into child poverty released through the Children’s Commissioner today. “The Expert Advisory Group has worked ... More >>
Child pornography penalties to increase
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced Government plans to increase maximum penalties for child pornography offences and to future-proof laws against advances in technology. More >>
