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Govt funds for multi-million freshwater clean-up
Saturday, 3 March 2012, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is contributing nearly $8 million towards the clean-up of four of New Zealand’s most badly polluted rivers, lagoons and wetlands, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Green Growth Report released
Saturday, 3 March 2012, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The report of the Green Growth Advisory Group was released today at the annual Bluegreens Forum at Lake Pupuke, North Shore, with 26 recommendations for the Government to consider. More >>
Further steps to improve NZ’s fresh water
Saturday, 3 March 2012, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for the Environment 3 March 2012 Media Statement Further steps to improve NZ’s fresh water More >>
Quake-hit cultural collections receive boost
Friday, 2 March 2012, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Air Force Museum in Wigram will be available for the restoration, storage and rehabilitation of heritage and cultural collections displaced by the Canterbury earthquakes thanks to funding from the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust and government, Arts ... More >>
Minister opens Tauranga Public Defence Service
Friday, 2 March 2012, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins officially opened the Tauranga Public Defence Service (PDS) office today. More >>
Unlocking Northland’s economic potential
Friday, 2 March 2012, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley today welcomed moves by the Ministry of Economic Development to consult on the exploration potential of the Northland region’s mineral resources. More >>
More Christchurch Schools To Get Ultra-Fast Broadband
Friday, 2 March 2012, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
The roll out of ultra-fast broadband to more Christchurch schools will see thousands more students able to be connected by July, Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams says. Enable, the Government’s ultra-fast broadband partner ... More >>
Dunne: Game Animal Council Bill great step for outdoors
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 8:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Associate Minister of Conservation Thursday, 1 March 2012 Media Release Dunne: Game Animal Council Bill great step for outdoors Associate Conservation Minister and UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today led legislation for a Game Animal ... More >>
Game Animal Council Bill – First Reading Speech
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 7:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Associate Minister of Conservation Thursday 1 March 2012 Speech Game Animal Council Bill – First Reading Speech Mr Speaker, I move that the Game Animal Council Bill be read for a first time. I propose to refer the Bill to the ... More >>
Search and Surveillance Bill passes second reading
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to boost the tools available to law enforcement agencies to fight crime has passed its second reading. Justice Minister Judith Collins said the Search and Surveillance Bill, when passed, will ensure the rights of people being searched or monitored are ... More >>
Minister praises partnership for whio breeding result
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson has praised Genesis Energy Ltd for their work with the Department of Conservation (DOC) to increase numbers of the rare native whio (blue duck). More >>
Minister welcomes early repayment under Govt scheme
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for Communications and Information Technology 1 March, 2012 Media statement Minister welcomes early repayment under Govt scheme Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has welcomed news that MediaWorks intends ... More >>
Foreign Charter Vessels Inquiry report released
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has resolved to take a stronger line on the operation of foreign charter vessels (FCVs) in New Zealand waters, say Primary Industries Minister David Carter and Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson. More >>
Speech to the Middle East Business Council
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
I welcome this opportunity to speak to you about New Zealand’s trade and economic relationship with the Middle East and in particular the Gulf States, and to briefly look at the way in which we might move forward. There are, of course, a range of ... More >>
Submissions closed but conversations continue
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development Minister of Youth Affairs 1 March 2012 Media Statement Submissions closed but conversations continue Social Development Minister Paula Bennett thanks New Zealanders for responding to the Green Paper on ... More >>
Youth smoking hits record low
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
01 March 2012 Media Statement Youth smoking hits record low The 2011 Year 10 ASH Smoking Survey results, released today, show a record drop in youth smoking – especially among Maori girls. The overall rate of youth smoking has dropped one-and-a-half percent ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Canterbury District Health Board
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 9:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Opening of the Canterbury District Health Board Community and Public Health Office; 310 Manchester Street, Christchurch Wednesday 29 February 2012 (Delivered on her behalf) Mate atu he tētēkura; ara mai he tētēkura When one frond dies; another ... More >>
Finance Minister to deliver Budget on 24 May
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will deliver Budget 2012 on Thursday, 24 May, Finance Minister Bill English announced today. More >>
Bill to improve corrections system passes first reading
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 9:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Anne Tolley Minister of Corrections 28 February 2012 Media Statement Bill to improve corrections system passes first reading A Bill that will improve prison safety and security and reduce prisoners’ access to contraband has passed its first reading ... More >>
Review of Crown Law Office welcomed
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson has welcomed the findings of a review of the scope and focus of the Solicitor-General’s role and the operating model of Crown Law, released today. More >>
