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Decision on remaining AATH applications for Wilderness Areas

Friday, 15 June 2012, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government

Five aerially assisted trophy hunting (AATH) concessions for the Hooker-Landsborough, Adams and Olivine Wilderness Areas are to be granted by Associate Conservation Minister Peter Dunne. More >>

Second Reading of the Mixed Ownership Model Bill

Friday, 15 June 2012, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government

This Bill and debate, is about controlling our nation’s debt, strengthening New Zealand’s capital markets, and providing funding for new high-priority infrastructure projects. More >>

Preventing elder abuse is a community responsibility

Friday, 15 June 2012, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government

Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew is calling for communities to speak out about elder abuse. More >>

2012 World Indigenous Housing Conference - Speech

Friday, 15 June 2012, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government

I want to begin by acknowledging the First Nations People who have welcomed us to your tribal lands and extended to us the spirit of generosity which has made us feel so at home. More >>

Government Share Offers Bill passes second reading

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government’s Bill enabling New Zealanders to own minority shares in four state owned energy companies has passed its second reading in Parliament. More >>

Fourth meeting of Quintet of Attorneys-General

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson is attending the fourth annual Quintet meeting of Attorneys-General, being held in Ottawa, Canada, this week. More >>

Dr Levy reappointed as Chair of Waitemata DHB

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced Dr Lester Levy has been reappointed as Chair of the Waitemata District Health Board. “Dr Levy brings a great deal of experience and knowledge to the Board. He has an extensive health management background and ... More >>

More funding for Kiwi volunteers

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced a three-year support package of $24 million for Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) to help place skilled New Zealand volunteers in developing countries. More >>

Minister congratulates new police graduates

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Police Minister Anne Tolley today awarded graduation certificates to this year’s first intake of police recruits in Porirua. 74 recruits graduated to become frontline officers following the eighteen- week course. More >>

Minister welcomes Pacific Health Chart Book

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister of Health, Tariana Turia, is pleased that Tupu Ola Moui Pacific Health Chart Book 2012 , has been released providing a snapshot of the health of Pacific people living in New Zealand. More >>

XRB deputy chairperson appointed

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced the appointment of Graeme Mitchell as the deputy chairperson of the External Reporting Board (XRB). More >>

Smoother job placement for graduate nurses

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government

The 1200 trainee nurses graduating this year will benefit from a simplified application process for new graduate nursing positions at district health boards (DHBs) from August this year, says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>

Government announces Job Streams

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced a simpler, more flexible business-focused package of employment programmes. “We are doing more of what works, less of what doesn’t and making it easier for businesses to hire young people,” ... More >>

Kaipara District Council review team appointed

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government

Local Government Minister David Carter has today announced the members of a review team to assist the Kaipara District Council. The team is to be chaired by Northland businessman and farmer Greg Gent, and he is joined by two people with considerable ... More >>

Finance Minister to visit Sydney this week

Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Bill English travels to Sydney tomorrow for a two-day visit that includes meetings with Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan, along with business and economic leaders. More >>

Business delegation presents gift for NZ House in Shanghai

Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government

An innovative plan to showcase New Zealand to Chinese consumers will see Māori culture and products playing a central role. More >>

Minerals exploration will lift Northland economy

Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government

New investment in minerals exploration and development will invigorate Northland’s economy, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley says. The Ministry of Economic Development opened the Northland 2012 competitive tender to manage competitive interest ... More >>

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