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Minister launches new Get Ready ads
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Chris Tremain today launched the new Get Ready series of advertisements at Mt Roskill primary school in Auckland. More >>
Minister sets new priorities for ACC
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins today tabled a new Service and Purchase Agreement between the Government and ACC outlining the services to be provided by the Corporation. More >>
Statement about housing in Christchurch
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says he has not advocated that people move into unsafe houses in the Christchurch red zone. “My reported statement was in response to information I was given about a person who had been living in a car for ... More >>
Set net restrictions to protect Maui’s dolphins
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister David Carter has today announced further measures to protect Maui’s dolphins. More >>
Speech to Auckland Youth Justice mini-conference
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
When a Member of Parliament gets elected and comes to the House for the first time, he or she comes with some preconceptions, some baggage and some dreams. More >>
Youth Offending Strategy to be reviewed
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Chester Borrows today announced an extensive review of the 2002 Youth Offending Strategy. More >>
Funding boost to rebuild Kaiapoi’s aquatic centre
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust will donate over $1 million to fund repairs to the damaged Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Minister to attend SCPEM meeting in Melbourne
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 6:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley is to attend a meeting of the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) in Melbourne on 28 and 29 June. More >>
Whanau Ora claims unjustified
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Winston Peters has once again demonstrated his love for political theatre by creating a great melodrama out of a series of unproven facts said Tariana Turia following question-time today. More >>
New publication gives snapshot of Māori
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
A new publication showing economic, social, cultural, and environmental statistics on Māori will benefit all New Zealanders, Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson said today. More >>
90-day trials help businesses take on staff
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
27 June 2012 Media Statement 90-day trials help businesses take on staff New research showing the Government’s 90-day trial period is encouraging business to take a chance on new employees has been welcomed by Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson. The ... More >>
Turia: ImagineBetter 2012 Conference
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Around the world there is a particular song which strikes deep to the heart of all of us who believe in the concept of a better world. More >>
Government extends primary sector recovery help
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Farmers and growers impacted by a biosecurity incursion may be eligible for recovery assistance under a new Biosecurity Recovery Framework, Primary Industries Minister David Carter announced today. More >>
New Vocational Pathways launched
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce and Minister of Education Hekia Parata today announced five Vocational Pathways to support young people progressing from school into tertiary training and a career. More >>
Next steps in KiwiRail’s Turnaround Plan
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced that KiwiRail’s balance sheet will be restructured in another step towards putting the company on a more commercial footing under its challenging Turnaround Plan. More >>
Opening Address to Mental Health's National Outcomes Forum
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
I extend a warm welcome to you at this National Outcomes Forum: “Collaborating with information to support resilient and sustainable services”. More >>
24-hour GPS monitoring for high-risk offenders
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says 24-hour Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring of high-risk offenders is to be introduced for the first time in New Zealand to strengthen public safety. More >>
Minority Share Offers Bill passed – Next Steps
Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill enabling the Government to offer New Zealanders minority shares in four energy SOEs has passed its third and final reading in Parliament today. “This is part of the National Government’s wider economic plan to control debt and keep investing ... More >>
Forum learns from earthquake volunteers
Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Chris Tremain and Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew have responded to concerns raised by volunteers about the challenges they faced providing assistance during the Canterbury earthquakes. More >>
Minister congratulates Auckland Art Gallery
Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson today congratulated the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki on receiving the prestigious International Award for Architectural Excellence from The Royal Institute of British Architects for its ... More >>
