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NZ opposes South Korean whaling proposal

Thursday, 5 July 2012, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully says the Korean announcement of an intention to commence a so-called scientific whaling programme in the North West Pacific is "a serious setback for those who are committed to conservation of the species". More >>

Report on Resource Management Act principles released

Thursday, 5 July 2012, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Amy Adams today released an independent report which considered changes to sections 6 and 7 of the Resource Management Act to address, among other things, management of natural hazards. More >>

Government gives $1.5 million for environmental initiatives

Thursday, 5 July 2012, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced that the Government is providing $1.5 million to 16 community groups to help them improve the environment, under the latest round of the Community Environment Fund. More >>

New appointment to TVNZ board

Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss today announced the appointment of Therese Walsh to the board of Television New Zealand. More >>

Initiative to boost arts philanthropy welcomed

Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 4 July 2012 Media Statement Initiative to boost arts philanthropy welcomed A new initiative by Creative New Zealand to boost the ability of cultural organisations to attract private investment ... More >>

Minister welcomes swift action on Psa report

Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister David Carter has welcomed immediate action on the recommendations of an independent review of import requirements and border clearance processes. More >>

New Zealand MPs observe Timor-Leste election

Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand Members of Parliament (MPs) are among official observers of Timor-Leste’s Parliamentary Election this weekend. New Zealand responded to a request from Timor-Leste for international observers for the election, which follows the Presidential Election ... More >>

Taranaki earthquake a timely reminder to be prepared

Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Chris Tremain says the earthquake centred off the Taranaki Coast is a timely reminder for New Zealanders to be earthquake prepared. More >>

Telecommunications Commissioner appointed

Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today announced the appointment of Dr Stephen Gale as the incoming Telecommunications Commissioner and member of the Commerce Commission. More >>

Health professionals develop IT solutions

Tuesday, 3 July 2012, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 3 July 2012 Media Statement Health professionals develop IT solutions More >>

$10m deficit funding for Southern DHB

Tuesday, 3 July 2012, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has approved a $10 million cash injection for Southern District Health Board (DHB) for the 2011/12 financial year. More >>

Social Workers in Schools expansion underway

Tuesday, 3 July 2012, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government

Extra Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) will begin in schools as the next term starts this month says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett More >>

Action Plan to keep crime falling

Tuesday, 3 July 2012, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Judith Collins says the Government’s Better Public Services plan to reduce crime and reoffending is a comprehensive programme of smart, practical actions to make New Zealand safer. More >>

Prime Minister welcomes first action plan

Tuesday, 3 July 2012, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the release of the first action plan to help deliver on the ambitious targets the Government has set for the public sector to achieve over the next five years. More >>

Minister to visit Australian prisons

Monday, 2 July 2012, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Anne Tolley Minister of Corrections 2 July 2012 Media Statement Minister to visit Australian prisons Corrections Minister Anne Tolley is travelling in Australia from 3 - 7 July for visits to prisons, offender reintegration facilities and prisoner ... More >>

Trans-Tasman criminal history sharing trial begins

Monday, 2 July 2012, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government

2 July 2012 Media Statement Trans-Tasman criminal history sharing trial begins Justice Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the start of a six-month trial of criminal history sharing between New Zealand and Australia. More >>

Prime Minister to visit Australia

Monday, 2 July 2012, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key travels to Australia this Thursday for a two-day visit to Sydney and Melbourne to meet with financial and business leaders. During his visit, Mr Key will give an address to a Trans-Tasman Business Circle luncheon and will also ... More >>