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Green Paper submissions released
Tuesday, 14 August 2012, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has released a summary of submissions to the Green Paper for Vulnerable Children and over 600 full submissions from various organisations. More >>
Commissioners to run Kaipara District Council
Monday, 13 August 2012, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Commissioners are to be appointed to run Kaipara District following a request from the Council, Local Government Minister David Carter has announced. More >>
Former Education Secretary heads new board
Monday, 13 August 2012, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
13 August 2012 Media Statement Former Education Secretary heads new board of Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the appointment of former Chief Executive and Secretary for Education Karen Sewell, QSO as the new ... More >>
Fire service review panel appointed
Monday, 13 August 2012, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain has announced that former Cabinet Minister Paul Swain will head the four person panel to review New Zealand’s fire services. More >>
Dunne rolls over first 16 temporary drug notices
Monday, 13 August 2012, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne is rolling over the Temporary Class Drug Notices on the first 16 banned synthetic cannabis substances, banning them for a further 12 months as their notices were due to expire this week. More >>
New Zealanders have a say on animal welfare
Monday, 13 August 2012, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is asking New Zealanders for their feedback on proposed changes to the animal welfare system. More >>
Public urged to have their say on MMP
Monday, 13 August 2012, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins is encouraging all New Zealanders to comment on proposed changes to the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, following the Electoral Commission’s Proposal Paper released today. More >>
Rail Safety Week Focussed On Raising Pedestrian Awareness
Monday, 13 August 2012, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Rail Safety Week is a timely reminder for all drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to be aware of the dangers around rail tracks and crossings, Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges said today at the launch of this year’s Rail Safety Week at Wellington ... More >>
Speech to the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre
Monday, 13 August 2012, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Chinese and New Zealand Governments enjoy a warm and constructive relationship, and the New Zealand political leadership has had the opportunity of frequent and open access to China’s most senior leaders. We are delighted to host China’s ... More >>
Alcohol interlocks for drink-drivers from next month
Monday, 13 August 2012, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
Starting next month New Zealand courts will have the ability to require serious or repeat drink-drivers to have alcohol interlock devices fitted to their vehicles. More >>
Alcohol interlocks for drink-drivers from next month
Monday, 13 August 2012, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
Starting next month New Zealand courts will have the ability to require serious or repeat drink-drivers to have alcohol interlock devices fitted to their vehicles. More >>
Speech: Coleman - Military Memorial Service
Saturday, 11 August 2012, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Defence 11 August 2012 Speech Speech by Minister of Defence, Military Memorial Service, Burnham Army Camp, Christchurch. Kia Ora Tatou, Good Afternoon Your excellency the Governor General, Sir Jerry Mataparae, Deputy ... More >>
Health Budgets Under Pressure Around The World
Friday, 10 August 2012, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 10 August 2012 Media Statement Health Budgets Under Pressure Around The World More >>
Primary Industries Minister to visit US
Friday, 10 August 2012, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Primary Industries 10 August 2012 Media Statement Primary Industries Minister to visit US More >>
Community Internship Programme applications open
Friday, 10 August 2012, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Applications for the Community Internship Programme are now being accepted, says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
Minister expresses sympathy to Spotswood College
Friday, 10 August 2012, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today expressed her sympathy to the board, staff, students, families and wider community of Spotswood College following the tragic incident at Paritutu Rock. More >>
Dunne launches consultation on gambling harm services
Friday, 10 August 2012, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today announced the release of a Ministry of Health consultation document on services it proposes to purchase to prevent and minimise gambling harm over the next few years. More >>
Tokelau takes step toward energy independence
Thursday, 9 August 2012, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today welcomed the launch of Tokelau’s first solar power system. More >>
Dangers Of Measles Highlighted At Booklet Launch
Thursday, 9 August 2012, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health 9 August 2012 Media Statement Dangers Of Measles Highlighted At Booklet Launch More >>
Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices
Thursday, 9 August 2012, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Maori Affairs 9 August 2012 Media Release Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices The theme of this year’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous People has been welcomed by the Minister of Māori Affairs ... More >>
