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Prime Minister accepts Minister’s resignation
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key said today he had accepted with sadness the resignation of Dr Nick Smith from his Ministerial portfolios. More >>
More schools to benefit from UFB
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The roll out of ultra-fast broadband to more schools in Hamilton, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whanganui will see thousands more students able to be connected to the network by July, Education Minister Hekia Parata and Communications and Information Technology ... More >>
UFB important part of Canterbury rebuild
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 8:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for Communications and Information Technology 20 March, 2012 Media statement EMBARGOED UNTIL 7PM UFB important part of Canterbury rebuild The Government’s $1.35 billion ultra-fast broadband initiative presents a unique opportunity ... More >>
Renewable energy goal a step closer
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The contribution of renewable energy sources to total annual electricity generation increased to 77 per cent in 2011 from 74 per cent in 2010, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley announced today. More >>
New university council appointments made
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce today announced three new appointments to the councils of the University of Auckland and Victoria University. More >>
Turia: Wananga on training in Non-Regulated Maori Health
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Wananga on training the Non-Regulated Maori Health and Disability Workforce Wellington Tuesday, 20 March 2012 More >>
Government announces new appointments
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister for State Owned Enterprises 20 March 2012 Media statement Government announces new appointments More >>
New Technology To Fight Trading Of Objectionable Images
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
Investigators tackling the trading of child sexual abuse photos on the Internet will now find it easier to detect objectionable images, Internal Affairs Minister Amy Adams says. Internal Affairs’ Censorship Compliance Unit has been working with ... More >>
Prime Minister to attend Summit in Seoul
Monday, 19 March 2012, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will travel to the Republic of Korea this Saturday to attend the second Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul on 26-27 March. More >>
Better local government reforms announced
Monday, 19 March 2012, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The ‘Better Local Government’ reforms announced today by Prime Minister John Key will provide clarity around the role of councils, stronger governance, improved efficiency and more responsible financial management said Local Government Minister ... More >>
New Group Will Help Consumers In Fight Against Scams
Monday, 19 March 2012, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Tremain Minister of Consumer Affairs 19 March 2012 New Group Will Help Consumers In Fight Against Scams Consumer Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says a new cross-agency group will help to raise awareness of scams so that people can protect ... More >>
Crimes Act Strengthened To Better Protect Children
Monday, 19 March 2012, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
19 March 2012 A new law making it an offence to stay silent when it is known that a child or vulnerable adult is at risk of death, grievous bodily harm or sexual assault takes affect today. The Crimes Amendment Act (No 3) 2011, passed in September last ... More >>
Minister Commends Milk For Schools Programme
Monday, 19 March 2012, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health, Hon. Tariana Turia is delighted by the Fonterra Milk for Schools programme, which will be piloted across 112 schools in the Northland region – meaning some 10,000 children will directly benefit from the scheme. More >>
Minister launches new capital trains
Monday, 19 March 2012, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister of Transport 19 March 2012 Media Statement Minister launches new capital trains Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has today launched the first of six new two-car trains for Wellington’s Johnsonville line. “Today’s ... More >>
International Summit on the Teaching Profession
Monday, 19 March 2012, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
19 March 2012 Media Statement International Summit on the Teaching Profession shows New Zealand is on the right track More >>
PM saddened at King of Tonga’s passing
Monday, 19 March 2012, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says his thoughts are with the people of Tonga following the news that King Tupou V died in Hong Kong last night. More >>
Groser leads China mission
Saturday, 17 March 2012, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tim Groser Minister of Trade 17 March 2012 Media Statement Groser leads China mission More >>
Health $1 Billion on buildings and equipment over 3 years
Friday, 16 March 2012, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today assisted laying the foundation stone for construction of the new $65m Whakatane public hospital. More >>
New courthouse opens in central Christchurch
Friday, 16 March 2012, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Courts Minister Chester Borrows today welcomed the opening of the new Christchurch courthouse. More >>
War Disablement Pension and Veteran’s Pension rates increase
Friday, 16 March 2012, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister of Veterans’ Affairs 16 March 2012 Media Statement War Disablement Pension and Veteran’s Pension rates increase The War Disablement Pension and Veteran’s Pension payment rates will increase from 1 April as part of the annual ... More >>
