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Jet boat driver licences add to safety
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
A new driver licence for commercial jet boat drivers operating on rivers adds a further level of safety assurance for one of New Zealand’s iconic outdoor adventure activities, Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges said today. More >>
Additional funding for Te Karaka Area School
Monday, 9 July 2012, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Craig Foss Associate Minister of Education 9 July 2012 Media Statement Additional funding for Te Karaka Area School Associate Education Minister Craig Foss has announced further funding of $2.66 million for the redevelopment of Te Karaka Area School, ... More >>
NZ moves up Global Innovation Index
Monday, 9 July 2012, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Science & Innovation 9 July 2012 Media Statement NZ moves up Global Innovation Index More >>
$1 million investment in Maori Trades Training
Monday, 9 July 2012, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest a further $1 million into Maori trades training in Christchurch, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
Benefit numbers rise slightly in June
Monday, 9 July 2012, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Benefit numbers rose slightly in June, but fewer people are receiving a benefit now, than this time two years ago says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Launch of Te Whanake Online Platform: Te Ururoa Flavell
Sunday, 8 July 2012, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
I come here today - to celebrate the Tapuika language revitalisation project – and to acknowledge this day as a landmark in the history of the Tapuika Iwi Authority; in the evolution of ngā uri o Tapuika. More >>
Key Notes: Doing our fair share on climate change
Friday, 6 July 2012, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Balancing our environmental responsibilities with our economic opportunities This week, we announced changes to New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to ensure New Zealand remains competitive with our international trading partners. We're committed ... More >>
Christchurch to host trans-Tasman ministerial forum
Friday, 6 July 2012, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
6 July 2012 Media Statement Christchurch to host trans-Tasman ministerial health and safety forum A trans-Tasman ministerial meeting focused on workplace health and safety will be hosted in Christchurch later this year, Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson ... More >>
Providers sought for alcohol and drug court
Friday, 6 July 2012, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
6 July 2012 Media Statement Providers sought for alcohol and drug court Service providers are being sought to support New Zealand’s first Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Court pilot, Justice Minister Judith Collins and Associate Health Minister ... More >>
Board of inquiry to decide next step
Friday, 6 July 2012, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for the Environment 06 July, 2012 Media statement Board of inquiry to decide next step Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced that the proposed MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway is to be referred to an independent board ... More >>
Speech: Ryall - Immunisation event
Friday, 6 July 2012, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 6 July 2012 Speech Immunisation event – Te Puke, Bay of Plenty Today is Day 5 of the Government’s new immunisation health target: that by the end of 2014, 95% of all eight-month olds will be fully vaccinated. This ... More >>
Newborns will be enrolled with GPs sooner
Friday, 6 July 2012, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 6 July 2012 Media Statement Newborns will be enrolled with GPs sooner More >>
First World War Centenary Panel announced
Friday, 6 July 2012, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson is pleased to announce the appointees to the Government’s First World War Centenary panel. More >>
Minister announces new board appointments
Friday, 6 July 2012, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall today announced five new appointments to the boards of Genesis and Meridian, and four reappointments to the boards of Solid Energy and Mighty River Power. More >>
Dunne: RMA proposal goes too far
Friday, 6 July 2012, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
UnitedFuture Leader Peter Dunne today expressed strong opposition to the Technical Advisory Group’s recommendation to do away with section 7(h) of the Resource Management Act. More >>
Responsible fiscal management in uncertain times
Friday, 6 July 2012, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will continue to responsibly manage its finances and build a platform for stronger growth in uncertain times, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Better and less regulation for passenger service vehicles
Friday, 6 July 2012, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Simon Bridges Associate Minister of Transport 6 July 2012 Media Statement Better and less regulation for passenger service vehicles Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges says rule changes for passenger service vehicles remove unnecessary regulation ... More >>
Speech: Key - Reflections from New Zealand
Thursday, 5 July 2012, 8:38 pm | New Zealand Government
5 July 2012 Speech Embargoed until 8.30pm (NZ time) Reflections from New Zealand Address to the Menzies Research Centre John Howard Lecture – Sydney, Australia Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for your welcome. Can I start by acknowledging some ... More >>
Proposals To Strengthen Safeguards Against Organised Crime
Thursday, 5 July 2012, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Proposals To Strengthen Safeguards Against Organised Crime Justice Minister Judith Collins is urging the financial services industry to have its say on a final set of regulations under new laws designed to strengthen New Zealand’s financial system ... More >>
Major Events Fund supports V8s in Auckland
Thursday, 5 July 2012, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced that the Government’s Major Events Development Fund will invest up to $2.2 million on a one-off basis to support infrastructure upgrades for the Auckland V8 Supercars. The investment will ... More >>
