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90 more schools to be made UFB ready
Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister, Craig Foss, today confirmed a further 90 schools will receive government-subsidised internal network upgrades, in readiness for ultra-fast broadband. More >>
PM announces appointment to ABAC
Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has appointed Wayne Boyd to the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) for a three-year term. Mr Boyd is a former professional director with extensive merchant banking and legal experience. More >>
Govt helps give Chch high-tech sector new home
Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Economic Development 3 April 2012 Media Statement Govt helps give Chch high-tech sector new home More >>
NZ to Assist Fiji Flood Victims
Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 3 April 2012 Media Statement NZ to Assist Fiji Flood Victims Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will make $500,000 immediately available to agencies assisting flood victims ... More >>
Govt Plan Strikes The Right Balance, Says IMF
Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English has welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s assessment of the Government’s plan to return to surplus by 2014/15. In its preliminary concluding statement on New Zealand, published today, the IMF notes the Government’s medium-term ... More >>
Minister continuing defamation action
Monday, 2 April 2012, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins today announced she is to continue defamation action against two Labour Party MPs, Trevor Mallard and Andrew Little, and Radio New Zealand, under the Defamation Act. More >>
PM to travel to Indonesia and Singapore
Monday, 2 April 2012, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Growing two-way trade and strengthening people-to-people links will be the focus of Prime Minister John Key’s visit to Indonesia and Singapore later this month. Mr Key, accompanied by Trade Minister Tim Groser in Indonesia, will lead a 26–strong ... More >>
Simon Bridges to be appointed a Minister
Monday, 2 April 2012, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced that Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is to be appointed a Minister outside Cabinet. More >>
Red tape cut for international students
Monday, 2 April 2012, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Immigration Nathan Guy has announced changes to health screening rules which will reduce red tape for international students and other migrants, while protecting the public health system. More >>
Minister welcomes NZX consultation on diversity rule
Monday, 2 April 2012, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
An NZX proposal to introduce a new diversity rule for its members is welcomed by Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
Mccully In China For Bilateral Talks
Monday, 2 April 2012, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 2 April 2012 Media Statement Mccully In China For Bilateral Talks Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to Beijing tomorrow for an official bilateral visit. The 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations ... More >>
Tougher Laws For Loan Sharks
Monday, 2 April 2012, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Tougher Laws For Loan Sharks Consumer Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today released draft consumer credit legislation to better protect consumers from irresponsible lenders. Over the next six weeks the Minister will visit community and industry groups ... More >>
Crime Falls To Fifteen-Year Low, More Work To Be Done
Monday, 2 April 2012, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Anne Tolley Minister of Police 2 April 2012 Media Statement Crime Falls To Fifteen-Year Low, More Work To Be Done Police Minister Anne Tolley has praised Police following another significant drop in crime rates. Recorded offences were down for the second ... More >>
Minister: Job well done NZSAS
Sunday, 1 April 2012, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Defence 1 April 2012 Media statement Minister: Job well done NZSAS The Minister of Defence, Dr Jonathan Coleman, today formally acknowledged the contribution of the New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment in ... More >>
Minister to address Auckland EthnicA 2012
Friday, 30 March 2012, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister to address Auckland EthnicA 2012 Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins will tomorrow acknowledge the contribution ethnic people make to our country at the first of four EthnicA conferences to be held around New Zealand. Ms Collins said ... More >>
Retailers To Keep Knives SAFE
Friday, 30 March 2012, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chester Borrows Associate Minister of Justice 30 March 2012 Media Statement Retailers To Keep Knives SAFE Associate Justice Minister Chester Borrows today launched a new Government initiative with the New Zealand Retailers Association promoting ... More >>
Minister recognises contribution of Dr Hone Kaa
Friday, 30 March 2012, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development Paula Bennett was saddened to hear news of the passing of Rev Dr Hone Kaa and sends her condolences to his whanau and iwi. More >>
New Framework For Bus And Ferry Public Transport
Friday, 30 March 2012, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
A new framework delivering better value for money from bus and ferry services has been approved by Cabinet, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced. More >>
Review Favours Extension Of Flexible Work Rights
Friday, 30 March 2012, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
A review of workers’ rights to ask for flexible work arrangements has found strong support for extending the power to all employees. More >>
More Synthetic Cannabinoids Being Banned
Friday, 30 March 2012, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Friday, 30 March 2012 Media Release More Synthetic Cannabinoids Being Banned A further three synthetic cannabis substances found in products sold in some dairies are in the process of being banned and are expected to be off the shelves by the end of ... More >>
