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Speech: Turia - Blessing of Habitat Home
Monday, 26 March 2012, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Hon. Tariana Turia; Associate Minister of Housing Blessing of Habitat Home at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, Auckland Sunday 25 March 2012; 2pm Talofa lava, tena koutou katoa, There is a whakatauki, a proverb that we use as Maori – ma tou rourou, ... More >>
Statement on Operation Eight matters before the Court
Sunday, 25 March 2012, 7:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Attorney-General 25 March 2012 Media Statement Statement on Operation Eight matters before the Court This morning Labour MP Annette King appeared on television and made allegations about the Operation Eight investigation which ... More >>
Groser visits Malaysia to support trade mission
Saturday, 24 March 2012, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser continues his travel from China to Malaysia today to support a business delegation and to discuss trade issues with his Malaysian counterpart. More >>
Govt pays tribute to Sir Paul Callaghan
Saturday, 24 March 2012, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Prime Minister Bill English and Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce say they are deeply saddened by the news that Sir Paul Callaghan has died in Wellington. More >>
Groser visits Malaysia to support trade mission
Saturday, 24 March 2012, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tim Groser Minister of Trade 24 March 2012 Media Statement Groser visits Malaysia to support trade mission More >>
PM announces high-level delegation to Tonga
Friday, 23 March 2012, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced that a high-level delegation led by the Governor-General will travel to Tonga for the state funeral of His Majesty King George Tupou V on Tuesday. More >>
Neighbours Day Aotearoa
Friday, 23 March 2012, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew encourages New Zealanders to celebrate Neighbours Day Aotearoa this weekend. More >>
Christchurch Stadium Sponsor Welcomed
Friday, 23 March 2012, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Christchurch Stadium Sponsor Welcomed Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee today announced insurer AMI as the naming rights sponsor for the new, temporary Christchurch Stadium in Addington. Christchurch Stadium is the first sporting ... More >>
Health Minister congratulates MidCentral DHB
Friday, 23 March 2012, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 23 March 2012 Health Minister congratulates MidCentral DHB Health Minister Tony Ryall is in Palmerston North today to congratulate MidCentral DHB on its achievements in the National Health Targets. “MidCentral's staff have ... More >>
Southshore West stays orange for now
Friday, 23 March 2012, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
23 March 2012 Media Statement Southshore West stays orange for now Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the residents of 401 properties in Southshore West will need to wait a little longer before a decision can be made on the viability of rebuilding ... More >>
New temporary village announced
Friday, 23 March 2012, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
23 March 2012 Media Statement New temporary village announced Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced the development of a new temporary village at Rawhiti Domain to help meet increasing demand for short term rental housing. ... More >>
Avon River border areas zoned red
Friday, 23 March 2012, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
23 March 2012 Media Statement Avon River border areas zoned red Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced the rezoning of 251 residential properties in Christchurch’s Central City South, Richmond South and Linwood from ... More >>
Search and Surveillance Bill becomes law
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill giving clarity and certainty to outdated search and surveillance provisions has passed its third and final reading in Parliament today. Justice Minister Judith Collins says the new Search and Surveillance Act 2012 brings “order, certainty, ... More >>
NZ well placed despite lower than expected GDP
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The economy grew by less than expected in the December quarter, but annual growth of 1.8 per cent still leaves New Zealand reasonably well placed compared to many other countries, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
NZ Tech Companies To Benefit From Facebook Investor
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced that United States investor Peter Thiel has established a New Zealand venture capital fund alongside the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund and private investors. The Valar Ventures Fund is ... More >>
Speech: Hon Tariana Turia – Positive Living Iwi Maori
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Hui Up – Positive Living Iwi Maori, Kia Piki te Ora, Hastings Te Aranga Marae, Flaxmere 22 March 2012 Speech In the lead up to this hui, there was a flurry of emails preparing me for this day. Within them, there was one simple question which I think ... More >>
New migrant dairy guides launched
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister of Immigration Associate Minister for Primary Industries 22 March 2012 Media Statement New migrant dairy guides launched Immigration and Associate Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has launched two new guides today to help ... More >>
NZ concerned over North Korea missile plan
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 22 March 2012 Media Statement NZ concerned over North Korea missile plan Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says he has serious concerns about North Korea's plans to launch a satellite next month ... More >>
Govt congratulates Business Awards winners
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
22 March 2012 Media Statement Govt congratulates Business Awards winners Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has congratulated Orion Health for winning the Supreme Award at the New Zealand International Business Awards ceremony in Auckland ... More >>
Statistics NZ Unlocks the Past
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson says making 119 years of New Zealand history available online is a big leap into the digital age. Digitised versions of New Zealand’s historic yearbooks are now available on Statistics New Zealand’s website. More >>
