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PM farewells fine New Zealander Jock Hobbs
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Government
13 March 2012 Media Statement PM farewells fine New Zealander Jock Hobbs Prime Minister John Key says he is incredibly sad at the news Jock Hobbs has lost his battle with leukaemia. “I have known Jock for a long time and have enjoyed his company on many ... More >>
Australia-NZ joint e-waste standard draft welcomed
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The release of a draft joint Australia-New Zealand Standard for processing electrical and electronic waste, like old televisions, computers and whiteware was welcomed today by Environment Minister Nick Smith. More >>
Call for submissions on Māori economy discussion document
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, is encouraging people to make submissions on a Māori Economic Development Panel: Discussion Document which was released today. More >>
Puppies in prison benefit the community
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says the Puppies in Prison programme, launched today at Spring Hill Corrections Facility, will reduce reoffending and lead to increased numbers of mobility dogs trained to help people living with disabilities. More >>
Government moves to further protect dolphins
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is considering further measures to protect Maui’s dolphins as a new study points to a decline in numbers of the critically endangered species. More >>
Business success at heart of Govt growth plan
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will focus on six key areas over the next three years to help companies grow and to build a more productive and competitive economy, Finance Minister Bill English and Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce say. More >>
Free flu immunisation helps protect New Zealanders
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew urges New Zealanders most at risk from serious influenza complications to get their free immunisation from today. More >>
Action plan to reduce manufacturing injuries
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson today launched a new plan to bring down the number of injuries and deaths in the manufacturing industry. More >>
Defence Minister on base visits
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister, Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman, is spending today and tomorrow visiting several New Zealand Defence Force bases. More >>
Extension of filing time provision extended for Canterbury
Monday, 12 March 2012, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“It’s one year on since the big earthquake in Canterbury and Government recognises that people in Canterbury are still dealing with very difficult circumstances,” says Revenue Minister Peter Dunne. More >>
Speech: Dunne - Tax Agents Institute of New Zealand
Monday, 12 March 2012, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech Opening Address to Tax Agents Institute of New Zealand Annual Conference Copthorne Hotel, Waitangi 1pm, Friday, 9 March 2012 Good afternoon, and thank you very much for inviting me to speak to you again. Looking back over the past year, ... More >>
75,000 New Zealanders vote for a smokefree future
Monday, 12 March 2012, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
12 March 2012 Media Statement 75,000 New Zealanders vote for a smokefree future 74,764 New Zealanders, mostly aged between 13 and 24 years, have added their vote in support of a campaign built around the phrase: ‘smoking not our future.’ “This ... More >>
New website offers Payroll Giving help for employers
Monday, 12 March 2012, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Commenting on a new website, which will help employers seeking to establish payroll giving schemes in their workplaces, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today congratulated the group behind the website for their efforts. More >>
Minister Commends Decision to support Mojo Mathers
Saturday, 10 March 2012, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Minister for Disability Issues 9 March 2012 Media Statement Minister for Disability Issues Commends Decision to support Mojo Mathers The Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for Disability Issues, congratulates the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Lockwood ... More >>
Minister attends International Energy Forum in Kuwait
Saturday, 10 March 2012, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Heatley Minister of Energy and Resources 10 March 2012 Media Statement Minister attends International Energy Forum in Kuwait Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley heads overseas today to attend the 13th International Energy Forum Ministerial ... More >>
Minister welcomes constitutional talks
Friday, 9 March 2012, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully is welcoming today's announcement of a constitutional consultation process in Fiji. "I regard this as a real step in the right direction," Mr McCully says. More >>
NZ-EU science links strengthened
Friday, 9 March 2012, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today met with European Union Commissioner for Research and Innovation to discuss how to strengthen New Zealand’s science links with Europe. More >>
Non-resident angler licence considered
Friday, 9 March 2012, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is considering a proposal to establish differential fishing licences for overseas anglers, Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson announced today. More >>
New NH90 Helicopters launched
Friday, 9 March 2012, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Defence Minister, Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman, officially welcomed the first of the Air Force’s new medium utility NH90 helicopters at an event in Wellington today. More >>
Government welcomes Pike River sale
Friday, 9 March 2012, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government welcomes the news of the sale of Pike River Mine to Solid Energy, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley said today. “This is a positive step towards a commercial re-opening of the mine. We expect Solid Energy to commit to ... More >>
