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Groser to visit Asia for Trade Meetings
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tim Groser Minister of Trade 28 August 2012 Media Statement Groser to visit Asia for Trade Meetings Trade Minister Tim Groser will travel to Asia tomorrow for a series of meetings aimed at boosting trade in the Asia-Pacific region. Mr Groser ... More >>
Pre-employment drug testing for jobseekers
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Beneficiaries with work expectations will face sanctions if they refuse to apply for drug-tested jobs, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Ministerial Cross-Sector Forum on Raising Achievement
Monday, 27 August 2012, 9:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education Joint Communique: Ministerial Cross-Sector Forum on Raising Achievement 27 August 2012 Media Statement Forum recognises the importance of teaching quality to raise learner participation and achievement More >>
Mixed model for learners with special education needs
Monday, 27 August 2012, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced a proposal for a new mixed model of support for learners with special educational needs . The model would include both community-based services and residential special schools. Two of the country’s ... More >>
PM to visit Cook Islands for Pacific Islands Forum
Monday, 27 August 2012, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 27 August 2012 Media Statement PM to visit Cook Islands for Pacific Islands Forum Prime Minister John Key will lead the New Zealand delegation to the 43rd Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands this week. “The Pacific Islands ... More >>
Pike River Royal Commission reporting date extended
Monday, 27 August 2012, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Attorney-General 27 August 2012 Media Statement Pike River Royal Commission reporting date extended On Cabinet’s advice, the Governor-General has given the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River mine tragedy two extra ... More >>
Speech: Ryall - Royal College of Surgeons Annual Conference
Monday, 27 August 2012, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 27 August 2012 Speech Speech opening the Royal College of Surgeons Annual Conference in Queenstown Delivered by Dr Paul Hutchison on behalf of Health Minister Tony Ryall Good health is hugely important to New Zealanders. ... More >>
Prime Minister congratulates Lydia Ko on win
Monday, 27 August 2012, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today congratulated young Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko on her historic win at the LPGA Canadian Women’s Open. “This is a fantastic achievement. Lydia held off some of the world's best female golfers to become the youngest ever Open ... More >>
Misinformation on Alcohol Bill irresponsible
Friday, 24 August 2012, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins says Labour MP and former Trade Minister, Phil Goff’s proposals to restrict RTDs would breach our international trade obligations. More >>
Mentoring giving young offenders fresh hope
Friday, 24 August 2012, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chester Borrows Associate Minister of Social Development 24 August 2012 Media Statement Mentoring giving young offenders fresh hope Mentoring young people at risk of becoming career criminals is the best way to put them on the right track, says ... More >>
Key Notes: Honouring our fallen soldiers
Friday, 24 August 2012, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
24 August 2012 In this issue: Honouring our fallen soldiers Helping Kiwi businesses Setting better public service targets Great news in Health More >>
South Pacific fisheries convention in force
Friday, 24 August 2012, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon David Carter Minister for Primary Industries 24 August 2012 Media Statement South Pacific fisheries convention in force More >>
Rail safety will not be compromised
Friday, 24 August 2012, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says safety on the country’s rail network is and always will be the primary underlying factor in rail operations. His comments come following the leaking of KiwiRail’s draft Infrastructure and Engineering Business ... More >>
English to attend APEC meeting in Moscow
Friday, 24 August 2012, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English leaves next Monday for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) annual meeting of finance ministers in Moscow later in the week. More >>
New Fund For Development Partnerships
Friday, 24 August 2012, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the establishment of a new contestable partnerships fund for New Zealand organisations carrying out development work off-shore. More >>
Drug driving research continuing
Friday, 24 August 2012, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Research commissioned by the Ministry of Transport is increasing understanding of the issues involved in combatting drugged driving in New Zealand, says Associate Minister of Transport Simon Bridges. More >>
Speech: Groser - Future Climate Change Agreement
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Government
23 August 2012 Embargoed until 8.30pm Speech Speech to the International Dialogue on the Future Climate Change Agreement Tēna koutou katoa. Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome to Auckland. New Zealand is delighted to be hosting this informal dialogue on climate ... More >>
NZ to host small advanced economies meeting
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Science & Innovation 23 August 2012 Media Statement NZ to host small advanced economies meeting The opportunity for small advanced economies to learn from each other will be explored when a meeting of a number of those countries ... More >>
Speech: Key - Royal Society of New Zealand
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister August 23 2012 Speech Speech to the Royal Society of New Zealand Auckland War Memorial Museum Good evening, and thank you for the invitation to speak at this event. I’m conscious as I talk to you tonight that this museum ... More >>
ETS Amendment Bill passes first reading
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill to implement the amendments to New Zealand’s Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS) passed its first reading in Parliament today. More >>
