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New appointment to Law Commission
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for the Law Commission Judith Collins announced today that Hon Dr Wayne Mapp has been appointed as a new member of the Law Commission. More >>
Ministerial Inquiry to be established
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
There will be a Ministerial Inquiry into the employment of a convicted sex offender in the education sector, Education Minister, Hekia Parata, announced today. More >>
Collaboration helping recruit health ICT workers
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
A new project designed to attract highly skilled workers to New Zealand is a great example of collaboration between the Government and the private sector, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Hauora Maori Scholarships 2012 now open
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Hon. Tariana Turia has announced that the Hauora Maori Scholarships 2012 are now open for applications from Maori students seeking support to either start or finish their studies in health related courses. More >>
More patients getting key health services
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
28 February 2012 Media statement More patients getting key health services The latest quarterly results for the six National Health Targets show record improvements. "District Health Boards are focusing even more strongly on patients, and patients are benefiting ... More >>
Government congratulates Bret McKenzie
Monday, 27 February 2012, 7:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 27 February 2012 Media Statement Government congratulates Bret McKenzie More >>
Legal aid bill deferred
Monday, 27 February 2012, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has asked the Justice and Electoral Committee to defer consideration of the Legal Assistance (Sustainability) Amendment Bill, until completion of the Family Court Review. More >>
Building on the success of Future Focus
Monday, 27 February 2012, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The first stage of welfare reforms announced today build on the success of Future Focus changes says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Welfare reform legislation to be introduced
Monday, 27 February 2012, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today announced that stage one of the National-led Government’s comprehensive welfare reforms will get underway next month. More >>
Government funds Pacific trades initiative for Christchurch
Monday, 27 February 2012, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing $6 million to support Pacific peoples enter into trades training in 2012 and 2013 to assist with the Christchurch rebuild, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce and Minister of Pacific Island Affairs ... More >>
Green Paper submissions close this Tuesday
Sunday, 26 February 2012, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development Minister of Youth Affairs 26 February 2012 Media Statement Green Paper submissions close this Tuesday Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is encouraging New Zealanders to make a submission to the ... More >>
Further investment in NZ tourism
Friday, 24 February 2012, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The opening of a new $10.5 million high-tech water ride in Rotorua is a further commitment to the local economy and an investment in New Zealand tourism, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Foreign Charter Vessels Inquiry Report
Friday, 24 February 2012, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister David Carter and Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson today received the report of the Ministerial Inquiry into the use and operation of Foreign Charter Vessels (FCVs). The Inquiry was initiated by the Government last year to ... More >>
Australian Governor-General to visit NZ
Friday, 24 February 2012, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
24 February 2012 Media Statement Australian Governor-General to visit NZ Prime Minister John Key says that Australian Governor-General, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC CVO, will visit New Zealand later this month. More >>
Minister concerned at Hectors dolphin deaths
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 8:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister of Conservation 23 February 2012 Media Statement Minister concerned at Hectors dolphin deaths More >>
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade change programme
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully has described the changes proposed by the Ministry’s consultation document for staff as “a far-reaching and genuine attempt to create a Foreign Ministry that can meet New Zealand’s current and future ... More >>
English: Finance 2012
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
My thanks to Michael and the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, and Steve and Massey University, for inviting me back to this annual event. More >>
Running up $5-$7b more debt not the answer
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Opponents of the Government’s mixed ownership programme need to explain to New Zealanders why it would be better to borrow an extra $5 billion to $7 billion from overseas lenders, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
New product testing facility will protect consumers
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumer Affairs Minister Chris Tremain opened a brand new weights, measures and product safety testing facility in Auckland today. More >>
Ultra-Fast Broadband Comes To Dunedin
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s ultra-fast broadband (UFB) initiative is now underway in Dunedin, bringing future gains to schools, medical facilities, businesses and residents. More >>
