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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 >>
Joint exercise to prepare for possible mass arrival
Monday, 30 April 2012, 11:23 pm | New Zealand Government
A major exercise to test New Zealand’s preparations for a mass arrival of asylum seekers by boat is starting tomorrow, the Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has announced. More >>
Minister welcomes Law Commission report
Monday, 30 April 2012, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the Law Commission’s report on repossession laws. The Law Commission has recommended a range of changes to the Credit (Repossession) Act. More >>
New measures to deter people smugglers announced
Monday, 30 April 2012, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Measures are being introduced to deter a mass arrival of potentially illegal migrants into New Zealand, Immigration Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. “An amendment to the Immigration Act introduced into Parliament today contains strong measures ... More >>
Minister welcomes Asthma Awareness week
Monday, 30 April 2012, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health, Hon Tariana Turia, has welcomed Asthma Awareness Week which started today, a timely reminder of the right we all have to cherish the breath of life, and a time to remember those of our whanau who struggle with asthma. More >>
Minister celebrates New Zealand Sign Language Week
Monday, 30 April 2012, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Minister for Disability Issues 30 April 2012 Media Statement Minister celebrates New Zealand Sign Language Week Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for Disability Issues, is pleased to celebrate New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week, which began ... More >>
Minister supports Maori language in all schools
Saturday, 28 April 2012, 7:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Maori Affairs 28 April 2012 Media Release Minister supports Maori language in all schools More >>
PM saddened at death of All Black great Sir Fred Allen
Saturday, 28 April 2012, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says he is saddened to hear of the death of All Black legend Sir Fred Allen, who was knighted in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. More >>
Workplace deaths remembered on Memorial Day
Saturday, 28 April 2012, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
28 April 2012 Media Statement Workplace deaths remembered on Memorial Day Today is International Workers’ Memorial Day - a time for New Zealand workers and employers to reflect on the importance of health and safety on the job, Labour Minister Kate ... More >>
Marsden Point expansion to create 700 jobs
Friday, 27 April 2012, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley today welcomed the announcement of a $365 million refining expansion at Marsden Point in Whangarei that will create 700 new jobs. More >>
Key Notes: Progress towards our plan for a Brighter Future
Friday, 27 April 2012, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Visiting Indonesia and Singapore Last week I was in Indonesia and Singapore working to grow our economic and other opportunities in the region. More >>
2011 Prime Minister’s Award Announced
Friday, 27 April 2012, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Jade Fai Leung from Auckland’s St Cuthbert’s College was named today as winner of the Prime Minister’s Award for Academic Excellence. Education Minister, Hekia Parata, presented the Top Scholar Awards, on behalf of the Prime Minister, at Government ... More >>
Loan shark law meetings start next week
Friday, 27 April 2012, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Bridges will begin a series of meetings on Monday to discuss tougher loan shark laws. The Minister will meet with community and industry groups in Wellington on Monday, followed by meetings in Auckland and Christchurch ... More >>
Appeal’s $2.8m Donation A Boost To St John
Friday, 27 April 2012, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 27 April 2012 Media Statement Appeal’s $2.8m Donation A Boost To St John More >>
Director Of Security Reappointed
Friday, 27 April 2012, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister Minister in Charge of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service 27 April 2012 Media Statement Director Of Security Reappointed More >>
Quality information on oil and gas resources
Friday, 27 April 2012, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Quality information on oil and gas resources Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the launch of Petroleum Basin Explorer, a new petroleum exploration data portal developed by GNS Science. “To realise the potential of our oil and ... More >>
McCully to join forum visit to Fiji
Thursday, 26 April 2012, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to Suva on Monday as a member of the Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Contact Group on Fiji. Mr McCully today thanked the Fiji administration for its agreement to the MCG visit. More >>
Turia: Launch of Tobacco Control Research Turanga
Thursday, 26 April 2012, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Just one week ago I announced that Cabinet has agreed, in principle, to introduce a plain packaging regime in alignment with Australia, but this is subject to the outcome of a public consultation process to be undertaken later this year. One might ... More >>
More dementia treatment available in Ashburton
Thursday, 26 April 2012, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
More local Mid Canterbury people suffering from dementia will be cared for in their local community following an extension and refurbishment to an aged care hospital unit officially opened today by Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
English: Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, 26 April 2012, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
In exactly four weeks, the National-led Government will deliver its fourth Budget. It will set out the next steps in our economic programme, which you will be familiar with by now. More >>
