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Te Puni Kokiri to be refocused and strengthened
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has announced the membership and terms of reference for a working group to refocus and strengthen Te Puni Kokiri. “I am looking for a more strategic influence and impact from Te Puni Kokiri, as was indicated ... More >>
Bill will bring consumer protection measures
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumer protection measures for New Zealanders building or renovating their homes are closer after Building Amendment Bill (No 4) passed its first reading in Parliament yesterday. More >>
Food & beverage report highlights real opportunities
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed a new report that provides wide-ranging insights into the food and beverage industry. “The Food and Beverage Information Project’s Industry Snapshot is the definitive outline of the state ... More >>
Judith Collins: Address to Privacy Awareness Week
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
This is an exciting – and challenging – time to be involved in privacy matters. The way people in countries like New Zealand interact with each other has significantly changed in the last 20 or so years. At the heart of this change is the ease of interaction ... More >>
Forum Ministerial Contact Group statement
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Government
1. The Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Contact Group (MCG) concluded its visit to Fiji today. More >>
Dr Pita Sharples: Launch of Just Speak Report
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Last month I was involved in five restorative justice sessions involving a repeat offender. Home invasion, theft, murder, rape. The offending was shocking, taking place over years and affecting generations of families. Tears were shed and emotions ... More >>
Treaty settlements process: restorative justice in action
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Treaty of Waitangi settlements process is restorative justice in action says Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples. More >>
Government welcomes New Zealand Music Month
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson and Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss today welcomed the beginning of the 12th New Zealand Music Month, saying it was a great way to sample from a full range of local music offerings nationwide. More >>
Alcohol Bill Drives Change in NZ’s Drinking Culture
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to the Alcohol Reform Bill, set to return to Parliament for final consideration next month, aim to drive a change in our drinking culture, says Justice Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Record Low April Road Toll
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges says a record low April road toll is an encouraging result, but there is still a need for progress on improving road safety. More >>
New Auditor Regulations in Force
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
A transitional auditor licencing scheme was welcomed by Commerce Minister Craig Foss when it came into force today. “Trustworthy and transparent auditing is essential to creating a culture that encourages Kiwis to invest,” says Mr Foss. More >>
Reference Group to Boost Māori-Medium Teaching Workforce
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Minister Pita Sharples have announced the establishment of an expert reference group on the Māori-medium teaching workforce. More >>
Dialogue on Sexual Violence Prevention Encouraged
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Sexual violence can have widespread and long-lasting adverse effects on health, relationships, employment and the well-being of our families and communities says Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
Funding Available for Innovative Waste Reduction Projects
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams today called for organisations developing initiatives that increase the reuse, recycling or recovery of waste material to apply to the Waste Minimisation Fund. More >>
John Key Pre-Budget Speech to Business New Zealand
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2012 will show the Government is on track and sticking to its plan. As Bill English said in a speech a few days ago, we are set to post an operating surplus in 2014/15. More >>
Budget 2012 – Sticking to a Plan That’s Working
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says this month’s Budget will show the Government is on track and sticking to its plan. More >>
Reference group to boost Māori-medium teaching workforce
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Minister Pita Sharples have announced the establishment of an expert More >>
US Secretary of Homeland Security to visit New Zealand
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has welcomed the announcement made in Washington, DC that United States Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will visit New Zealand this week. More >>
Minister celebrates PPSR milestone
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the 10-year anniversary of the Personal Property Securities Register. More >>
IRD and MSD improve information sharing
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne and Associate Minister of Social Development Chester Borrows today announced the signing of an Order in Council to expand information sharing between Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Social Development. More >>
