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$1 million Government boost for recycling projects
Thursday, 19 July 2012, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
$1 million Government boost for recycling projects Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced that more than $1 million has been awarded to 10 projects that will reduce the amount of rubbish going into landfills, under the latest round of the ... More >>
Appointment to Housing New Zealand board
Thursday, 19 July 2012, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Enid Ratahi-Pryor has been appointed to the Housing New Zealand Corporation board for a three-year term, Housing Minister Phil Heatley announced today. More >>
EEZ Bill passes second reading
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 10:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for the Environment 18 July, 2012 Media statement EEZ Bill passes second reading A Bill that provides better protection for New Zealand’s marine environment and supports our reputation as a safe and clean environment passed ... More >>
MP welcomes Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Maungakiekie MP, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, welcomes the launch of the Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards. More >>
Court Martial Judge appointed
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today announced the appointment of Judge Heemi Taumaunu as a Judge of the Court Martial. Judge Taumaunu was sworn in at Auckland on 21 June 2012. More >>
Minister praises Police for drugs haul
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has congratulated Police following a hugely successful six-month campaign targeting cannabis growers and dealers throughout New Zealand. More >>
Bonding scheme closes this Friday
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
473 health graduates have applied to join the Government’s Voluntary Bonding Scheme this year – and more are expected with registrations open until this Friday. More >>
Lottery Funding To Commemorate First World War Centenary
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced that $17 million in lottery funding has been allocated by the Lottery Grants Board to commemorate the centenary of ANZAC landings at Gallipoli and the First World War. More >>
New tertiary education board appointments
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills & Employment 17 July 2012 Media Statement New tertiary education board appointments More >>
Record number of prisoners in employment training
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Anne Tolley Minister of Corrections 17 July 2012 Media Statement Record number of prisoners in employment training Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says a record number of prisoners are now employed in on-the-job training or trades training programmes ... More >>
New Zealand Qualifications Authority Board appointments
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the appointments of Pauline Winter and Andrew McKenzie to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Board. More >>
Cabinet Paper: Regulation of Psychoactive Substances
Monday, 16 July 2012, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
I am asking Cabinet to agree to policy proposals for a new regulatory regime to control psychoactive substances such as party pills and legal cannabis-like products. Currently distributors of psychoactive substances are not required to establish the safety ... More >>
Applications open for PM's Pacific Youth Awards
Monday, 16 July 2012, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
16 July 2012 Media Statement Applications open for Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards Applications for the 2012 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards open today giving young Pacific people the opportunity to have their talent and leadership potential ... More >>
Dunne: drug law reversing onus of proof on way
Monday, 16 July 2012, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Monday 16 July 2012 Media Release Dunne: drug law reversing onus of proof on way Cabinet has agreed key details of new psychoactive substances drug legislation that will require distributors and producers of party pills and other legal highs to prove ... More >>
Minister pays tribute to meat industry pioneer
Monday, 16 July 2012, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister David Carter today paid tribute to Hawke’s Bay businessman Graeme Lowe who has passed away following a long illness. More >>
PGP delivers on Government’s growth plan
Monday, 16 July 2012, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Hon David Carter Minister for Primary Industries 16 July 2012 Media Statement PGP delivers on Government’s growth plan More >>
Speech: Key - 2012 Local Government New Zealand
Monday, 16 July 2012, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 16 July 2012 Speech Address to 2012 Local Government New Zealand Conference More >>
Review of Teachers’ Council to begin
Friday, 13 July 2012, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
13 July 2012 Media Statement Review of Teachers’ Council to begin Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the chair and members of the committee that will review the role and functions of the New Zealand Teachers’ Council as part of the ... More >>
Integrated trauma system puts patients first
Friday, 13 July 2012, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 13 July 2012 Media Statement Integrated trauma system puts patients first More >>
New Chair for MBIE Science Board
Friday, 13 July 2012, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of Dr John Hay as the new Chair of the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment Science Board with effect from 1 July. More >>
