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Statistics NZ scoops leadership award
Monday, 2 July 2012, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Statistics New Zealand’s win of the leadership category at the Public Sector Excellence Awards is a fantastic achievement for the department, Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson says. More >>
Free after hours doctors’ visits rollout starts
Sunday, 1 July 2012, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Over 90 per cent of New Zealand children aged under-six now have access to free after-hours doctors’ visits, says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Minister attending disaster reduction conference
Sunday, 1 July 2012, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee will fly to Japan today to participate in the World Ministerial Conference on Disaster Reduction in the Tohoku region from 3 to 4 July. More >>
Key Notes: Delivering better public services
Friday, 29 June 2012, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Government
On Monday, I announced the targets that I expect our public service to deliver for New Zealanders over the next five years. These targets are specific and measurable, which means we'll be able to show you how we're doing against each one. We'll report ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Graduation Ceremony for BEST Auckland
Friday, 29 June 2012, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment 3.30pm, Friday 29 June 2012 SPEECH Graduation Ceremony for BEST Auckland, Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre Talofa lava, mālō e lelei, bula vinaka, kia orana, ... More >>
NZ-Japan to update double tax agreement
Friday, 29 June 2012, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Friday 29 June 2012 Media Statement NZ-Japan to update double tax agreement Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today welcomed the agreement in principle to a new double tax agreement between New Zealand and Japan. “This is a very positive step towards ... More >>
MBIE to drive Govt’s Business Growth Agenda
Friday, 29 June 2012, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment commences operations on Monday and will ensure New Zealand has clear, co-ordinated and focused government policy leadership with a commitment to economic growth and innovation, Economic Development ... More >>
Joyce to visit Indonesia & Singapore
Friday, 29 June 2012, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce will travel on Sunday to Indonesia and Singapore to highlight New Zealand as a destination for quality international education and science and research. More >>
Small number of properties remain white zoned
Friday, 29 June 2012, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Of the 1558 Port Hills properties awaiting land zoning decisions today, 166 will still need further assessment before a decision can be made, and will stay zoned white, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says. The land in question ... More >>
Over 1100 Port Hills properties zoned green
Friday, 29 June 2012, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
29 June 2012 Media Statement Over 1100 Port Hills properties zoned green Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced the rezoning of 1107 residential properties on the Port Hills from white to green, meaning the houses ... More >>
285 Port Hills properties zoned red
Friday, 29 June 2012, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
29 June 2012 Media Statement 285 Port Hills properties zoned red Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced the Government’s red zone offer will be extended to the owners of 285 severely at-risk or largely destroyed ... More >>
Racecourse projects to benefit from safety fund
Friday, 29 June 2012, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Racing Nathan Guy has announced that 22 projects to improve safety at New Zealand racecourses will be receiving grants totalling $508,826.95. More >>
Speakers’ delegation visit boosts NZ – Europe ties
Friday, 29 June 2012, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s political links and historical ties with Europe will be invigorated by the upcoming visit to the continent by a parliamentary delegation, the Speaker, Dr The Rt Hon Lockwood Smith, said today. More >>
New Charities Registration Board appointed
Friday, 29 June 2012, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew announced today the members of the newly established Charities Registration Board. More >>
Prisoner compensation restrictions continued
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill extending the applicability of the Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims Act 2005 for a further year passed its third and final reading in Parliament today. More >>
Bill to ban gang insignia in Government premises drawn today
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Rotorua MP Todd McClay’s bill to ban gang insignia in Government premises drawn today More >>
Speech to Federated Farmers National Conference
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
I would like to acknowledge your President Bruce Wills, Vice-President William Rolleston, Chief Executive Conor English, provincial presidents and delegates. More >>
NACEW moves to the Minister of Women’s Affairs
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The ministerial responsibility and funding for the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW) is being transferred from Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson to Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew, the two Ministers announced today. More >>
Livestock tracing scheme goes live
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand agriculture marks a significant milestone on 1 July when the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme (NAIT) goes live, says Primary Industries Minister David Carter. More >>
Govt to strengthen foundation-level learning
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce today announced the Government's next steps in improving the outcomes of foundation level tertiary education. More >>
