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Data On Work Stoppages Released
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Work stoppage figures for last year reveal an encouraging downward trend, Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson says. More >>
Sir Mason's contribution to Maori development acknowledged
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Whanau Ora, Hon Tariana Turia has responded to the news of Sir Mason Durie’s retirement from Massey University, calling him a true visionary, and commending him for his lifelong commitment to advancing Maori aspirations in a range of fields. More >>
Budget 2012: Taking on rheumatic fever
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s campaign to stamp out a third world disease reached Porirua today with a new school throat swabbing programme - part of a $24 million five-year campaign to reduce rheumatic fever. More >>
Network for Learning a step closer
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister, Hekia Parata, today announced that the Ministry of Education is seeking a network services provider for the Network for Learning, an online network that will enable improved access to education resources for learners. More >>
Bill to improve public safety passes first reading
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
9 May 2012 Media Statement Bill to improve public safety passes first reading A Bill aimed at improving public safety by strengthening the law around community sentences has passed its first reading in Parliament, says Corrections Minister Anne Tolley. ... More >>
Child Support Bill Big Step to Fairer Scheme
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Child Support Amendment Bill now before Parliament is the culmination of “the most major review of the Child Support scheme since its inception”, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne told Parliament at the Bill’s first reading today. More >>
MoU to Boost International Student Numbers
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
A Memorandum of Understanding signed by Immigration New Zealand and Education New Zealand will improve visa processing times for international students wanting to study in New Zealand. More >>
Review Shows Drug Driving Law Working Well
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The current drug testing regime for drivers will not be changed, Associate Transport Minster Simon Bridges has announced following a Government review of the law. Mr Bridges says there is good evidence that the current regime is working well. More >>
Carisbrook School Redevelopment Approved
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Craig Foss has announced a $4.6 million investment to upgrade Carisbrook School. Dunedin’s new Carisbrook School was created when Caversham Primary School, Calton Hill Primary School, and College Street Primary School merged. More >>
Fewer New Zealanders on Welfare
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of people on benefits has fallen to the lowest level since July 2009 says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. There are now 320,954 people on benefits, down by 2,000 in the last month, representing around 12 per cent of working age NZers. More >>
Govt to Save $60 Million on Mobile Voice and Data
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Govt to Save $60 Million on Mobile Voice and Data The government is expected to save around $60 million over the next five years after signing all-of-government procurement contracts for mobile voice and data services, Economic Development Minister ... More >>
Disciplined Budget will rein in deficit
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Budget later this month will confirm the path back to surplus in 2014/15, despite lower than forecast tax revenue in the Government financial statements in the nine months to 31 March, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
NZ Backs UN Mission, Extends Refugee Support
Monday, 7 May 2012, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced further support for international efforts in Syria, including an offer to deploy additional military observers. More >>
Dunne: IRD Website Issue Not a Problem With System
Monday, 7 May 2012, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said taxpayers not being able to access Inland Revenue’s website for three hours today was human error, and not an issue of the system’s capacity or robustness. More >>
Budget 2012: Extra Funding for Welfare Reforms
Monday, 7 May 2012, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Budget this month will provide $287.5 million over the next four years for the first phase of the Government’s welfare reforms to help more New Zealanders into work, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Better home and community services for older people
Saturday, 5 May 2012, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says the Government’s serious about improving the health care which older people receive at home and in the community. More >>
Minister to open Hauraki Rail Trail
Saturday, 5 May 2012, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Tourism Minister Chris Tremain will officially open the Hauraki Rail Trail today. This is the sixth great ride to be completed under Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail. More >>
Govt welcomes Transmission Gully draft decision
Friday, 4 May 2012, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Transport Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed the draft approval of Transmission Gully by an independent Board of Inquiry under the Government’s national consenting process with the Environmental Protection Authority. More >>
Minister welcomes Sth Korea ETS and linking study
Friday, 4 May 2012, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Climate Change Issues, Tim Groser, today speaking from Canberra, having attended the Select Council on Climate Change, congratulated the Republic of Korea on passing legislation that establishes a domestic Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). More >>
Speech to NZ-US Council 10th Anniversary Conference
Friday, 4 May 2012, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Rt Hon Jim Bolger, Ambassador Huebner, Parliamentary colleagues past and present, distinguished guests: thank you for the opportunity to talk to you today about the strong and developing partnership between our country and the United States of America. More >>
