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Minister announces review team for Kaipara Council
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister David Carter is to appoint a review team to assist the Kaipara District Council. “It has become apparent that the Kaipara District Council is dealing with some serious issues that it cannot cope with alone,” says Mr Carter. More >>
Data-matching catches hard to reach fines
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
A new government data-matching initiative has collected over $16 million in hard-to-catch fines in its first seven months, Minister for Courts Chester Borrows announced today. More >>
Sharples to lead business delegation to China
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Successful businesses representing New Zealand’s $37-billion-plus Māori economy will join a trade delegation, led by Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples, that leaves for China and Hong Kong this weekend. More >>
Research shows benefits of overseas worker scheme
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
New research on the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme shows it continues to have major benefits for workers, employers and the countries involved, says Immigration Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
Minister condemns Syrian violence
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says New Zealand fully supports Australia’s decision to expel a Syrian diplomat who was also accredited to New Zealand. More >>
New Ambassadors and Consul-General Announced
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of ambassadors to Thailand and Viet Nam and Consul-General in Shanghai. More >>
Crime, Court Appearances Continue to Fall
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of people being prosecuted and sentenced in court has continued to decline in 2011, new statistics released by the Ministry of Justice show. More >>
Minister Provides Assurances to Schools
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says no school will lose more than two full-time teachers (FTTEs) as a result of the policy changes in Budget 2012. More >>
Funding for Canterbury Social Services
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing another $13 million over the next two years to support the ongoing demand for Canterbury social services. More >>
Families Commission Refocused
Monday, 28 May 2012, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced a major restructure of the Families Commission. “The way the Families Commission works is going to change.” More >>
Prime Minister to visit UK, Germany & EU, NATO
Monday, 28 May 2012, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will be visiting the UK, Germany and Belgium from 2 to 8 June. The visit will include 3 days in London, as well as time in Hamburg, Berlin, and Brussels. More >>
Budget 2012 App Popular New Initiative
Monday, 28 May 2012, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s new smartphone and tablet app for Budget 2012 was downloaded more than 8,600 times and was New Zealand’s most popular free-download app on Budget day, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
High-risk drivers remain a road safety concern
Monday, 28 May 2012, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
The latest report on the impact of high risk drivers shows these drivers remain a major worry on our roads, Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges says at the launch of a ‘Ghost Chips’ billboard at Western Heights High School in Rotorua ... More >>
Govt Will Consider HRC Aged Care Recommendations
Monday, 28 May 2012, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says the Government will carefully consider the Human Rights Commission’s report on their inquiry into equal employment opportunities in aged care. More >>
People with Disabilities Emergency Preparedness Symposium
Monday, 28 May 2012, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Minister for Disability Issues 27 May 2012 Media Statement Emergency Preparedness Symposium For People With Disabilities In Christchurch Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for Disability Issues, is applauding a symposium which will focus on better ... More >>
Record ED Success
Sunday, 27 May 2012, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says the latest National Health Targets results show record success for emergency departments throughout the country. Hospital EDs are treating patients faster than at any time since the targets began in 2009. More >>
SKA decision a breakthrough for Australia-NZ science
Saturday, 26 May 2012, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Australia and New Zealand will remain at the forefront of global radio astronomy after it was announced that the hosting rights for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope will be split between Australia-New Zealand and South Africa. More >>
Groser visits Turkey and Moscow
Saturday, 26 May 2012, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will travel to Turkey to participate in the two countries’ annual Joint Economic Commission meeting on 28-29 May. He will then travel to Russia for trade related meetings. More >>
Key Notes
Friday, 25 May 2012, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Yesterday Bill English delivered National's fourth Budget. Our Budget is responsible and sensible, given the world economic climate, and it addresses some of the major issues that we're facing as a country. More >>
Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products) Amendment Bill
Friday, 25 May 2012, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Government
I move that the Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products) Amendment Bill be now read a first time. At the appropriate time the Bill will be referred to the Finance and Expenditure Committee. More >>
