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Bill to protect jurors passes second reading
Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill to protect the safety and privacy of jurors and to maintain the integrity and administration of the jury system passed its second reading at Parliament today. More >>
Cadetships to grow skilled workforce
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation Cadetships are leading examples of private-public sector partnership in action, says Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples. More >>
Operation Laminar identifies child sex abusers
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain has applauded the work of the Department of Internal Affairs censorship team for its latest worldwide sting tracking offenders trading in images of child sexual abuse. More >>
Minister Welcomes NCEA Results From Pacific Programme
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Minister, Hekia Parata, congratulates the students mentored under the Pacific Employment Services Scheme [PESS] who have achieved higher than usual NCEA pass rates. More >>
Eminent Surgeon to Lead New trauma Network
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
One of New Zealand’s most senior clinical leaders, surgeon Mr Ian Civil, has been appointed Network Clinical Leader of a new Major Trauma National Clinical Network. More >>
Less Red Tape for Legal Aid Lawyers
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is to streamline the application process for legal aid lawyers and extend the length of time they have to claim payments for work done, Justice Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
Immunisation Target in Sight
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest quarterly results for the Government’s immunisation health target shows five district health boards, Wairarapa, Hawke’s Bay, MidCentral, Lakes and Southern, have reached the 95 per cent result. More >>
Foreign Charter Vessels to be Reflagged
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today announced it is to require reflagging of foreign-owned fishing vessels operating in New Zealand waters to address labour, safety and fisheries practice concerns. More >>
Road Maintenance Task Force Reports
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the release today of an interim report from the cross-sector Road Maintenance Task Force. More >>
Budget 2012 goes high tech with new app
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will launch a smartphone and tablet app for Budget 2012 on Thursday, providing more ready access to Budget material and helping to reduce the need for printed documents, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Feedback sought on Exclusive Economic Zone regulations
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams today released a discussion document on proposed regulations for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and Continental Shelf Bill which provides stronger protection for New Zealand’s marine environment. More >>
NZ announces intentions for Afghanistan
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced the government now expects transition in Afghanistan’s Bamyan province to be formally concluded later in 2012, and the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) to be withdrawn later in ... More >>
Minister Commends Wheel Clamping Code of Conduct Progress
Monday, 21 May 2012, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Bridges says good progress is being made towards a wheel clamping code of conduct, following a meeting with industry operators today. More >>
Air Transport Policy Review Underway
Monday, 21 May 2012, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has released a discussion document on New Zealand’s International Air Transport Policy, proposing changes to benefit the New Zealand economy. More >>
Budget 2012: Reducing reoffending, victims of crime
Monday, 21 May 2012, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2012 will contribute to a 25 per cent reduction in reoffending by 2017, and 18,500 fewer victims of crime every year from 2017, Corrections Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Corrections Minister Dr Pita Sharples say. More >>
Budget 2012: Reducing Reoffending, Victims of Crime
Monday, 21 May 2012, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2012 will contribute to a 25 per cent reduction in reoffending by 2017, and 18,500 fewer victims of crime every year from 2017, Corrections Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Corrections Minister Dr Pita Sharples say. More >>
Groser to attend OECD Ministerial Council meeting
Monday, 21 May 2012, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will travel to Paris to join Ministers from over 40 countries at the annual OECD Ministerial Council meeting this week. More >>
Some skin for Youth Week
Saturday, 19 May 2012, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth week, a week of fun and informative community based youth activities begins today says Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Tim Groser Speech: Trade Policy Council
Friday, 18 May 2012, 7:11 pm | New Zealand Government
It is always a pleasure to address these two important institutions, the Inter-American Development Bank and the International Food and Agriculture Trade Policy Council. More >>
NZ to attend APEC education conference
Friday, 18 May 2012, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister, Craig Foss will attend the fifth APEC Education Ministers’ Meeting in Gyeongju, Korea next week. More >>
