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Government announces proposed changes to EEZ Bill

Monday, 6 August 2012, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Amy Adams Minister for the Environment 6 August, 2012 Media statement Government announces proposed changes to EEZ Bill Companies that do not comply with marine consent rules in the Exclusive Economic Zone could face fines of up to $10 million under ... More >>

Dunne: SOP on quake issues, international tax matters

Monday, 6 August 2012, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Monday 6 August 2012 Media Statement Dunne: SOP on quake issues, international tax matters A tax legislation supplementary order paper will benefit Canterbury earthquake victims still facing real and ongoing difficulties, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne ... More >>

Community-led development scheme achieves key milestone

Monday, 6 August 2012, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government

The five communities in the community-led development scheme are now ready to start implementing their community plans, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew announced today. More >>

PM: Two NZ soldiers killed and six injured in Afghanistan

Monday, 6 August 2012, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government

It is with great sadness that Prime Minister John Key has learned of the death of two New Zealand soldiers serving with the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamyan, Afghanistan. More >>

Hui of iwi leaders and claimants on fresh water

Sunday, 5 August 2012, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government

(Kei raro te panui i te reo Maori) Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Maori Affairs 5 August 2012 Media Release Hui of iwi leaders and claimants on fresh water More >>

Tragic loss for NZDF, says Defence Minister

Sunday, 5 August 2012, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has offered his condolences to the families of 2 NZ soldiers killed in action in Bamyan overnight. A further 6 NZDF soldiers were wounded in a clash with insurgents in the North Eastern area of the province. More >>

Key Notes: Christchurch and Samoa

Friday, 3 August 2012, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government

We're committed to doing what it takes to help Christchurch rebuild and recover so I was delighted to unveil the blueprint for a new city centre with Gerry Brownlee in Christchurch this week. More >>

English welcomes S&P ratings affirmation

Friday, 3 August 2012, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Bill English Minister of Finance 3 August 2012 Media Statement English welcomes S&P ratings affirmation More >>

Tribunal report opens way for settlement

Friday, 3 August 2012, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 3 August 2012 Media Statement Tribunal report opens way for settlement More >>

Speech: Turia - Launch for Ngāti Whakaue Trades Training

Friday, 3 August 2012, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government

SPEECH Launch for Ngāti Whakaue Trades Training Initiative Te Papaiouru Marae, Ohinemutu Friday 3 August 2012; 10.30am E te tupuna whare, tēnā koe. E ngā uri o Ohomairangi, tēnā koutou Kia ora tātou katoa. I acknowledge my parliamentary ... More >>

Govt encourages high value wine exports

Thursday, 2 August 2012, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Economic Development 2 August 2012 Media Statement Govt encourages high value wine exports More >>

Defence houses to accommodate ChCh rebuild workers

Thursday, 2 August 2012, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Defence 2 August 2012 Media Statement Defence houses to accommodate ChCh rebuild workers Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced the NZ Defence Force and Fulton Hogan have signed a deal to help accommodate ... More >>

UFB exceeds year one target

Thursday, 2 August 2012, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Amy Adams Minister for Communications and Information Technology 2 August, 2012 Media statement UFB exceeds year one target The year one target for the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative has been exceeded by more than 6000 premises, ... More >>

Squid Fishery Decision Reflects New Research

Thursday, 2 August 2012, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister David Carter says updated scientific research has played a key part in his decision on management measures for the Auckland Islands squid trawl fishery (SQU6T). More >>

Government seeks information from Tribunal

Thursday, 2 August 2012, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Bill English Minister of Finance Hon Tony Ryall Minister for State Owned Enterprises 2 August 2012 Media Statement Government seeks information from Tribunal The Government has written to the Waitangi Tribunal seeking further information on the Tribunal’s ... More >>