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Government Completes Maori Consultation
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has completed consultation with Maori on removing the mixed ownership companies from the State Owned Enterprises (SOE) Act and will make decisions on new legislation in coming weeks, Finance Minister Bill English and SOE Minister Tony ... More >>
Large slip Blocking SH 2 Waioeka Rd Opotiki
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Police report a large slip blocking both lanes on SH2 Waioeka Road Opotiki near Sandys Bridge . More >>
Education system receives international praise
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
23 February 2012 Media Statement New Zealand education system receives international praise Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has welcomed an OECD report which says the way New Zealand assesses student achievement is world leading. "The report commends ... More >>
Kaitoko Whanau workers honoured in Chch Earthquake Awards
Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Maori Affairs, Hon. Dr. Pita Sharples is ecstatic that Kaitoko Whanau workers have been honoured in the Christchurch Civic Awards for the work they have done over the last year to support whanau affected by the Christchurch earthquakes. More >>
Speech: Turia - Hapai Te Hauora Tapui
Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
22 February 2012 SPEECH Hapai Te Hauora Tapui -Fourth International Gambling Conference; Auckland Crowne Plaza Hotel; Auckland City It is an honour and a privilege, to be part of this special opening ceremony, to welcome you all to the fourth international ... More >>
New tower brings faster broadband to rural homes
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
More rural homes can say goodbye to dial-up internet following today’s launch of the first of 154 new broadband wireless towers, says Minister for Communications and Information Technology Amy Adams. Ms Adams was on site at Eureka, near Hamilton, ... More >>
Appointment of Dr David Collins QC as High Court Judge
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
21 February 2012 Media Statement Appointment of Dr David Collins QC as High Court Judge Solicitor-General David Brian Collins QC has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Justice Collins ... More >>
Maori Trade Training collective ‘whanaungatanga in action
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says the formalisation of a collective of Maori tradesmen in Christchurch today shows ‘whanaungatanga in action’ – and the value of traditional cultural bonds to meet a modern crisis. Speaking at the ... More >>
Turia: Nga Maia Maori Midwives
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
As we gather here today, on the eve of the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquakes that ripped Otautahi apart, our thoughts inevitably are with all of our whanau who have endured a year like no other. More >>
Trust to help restore Abel Tasman National Park
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson has praised the generosity of a private family trust which has launched a multi-million dollar conservation project in Abel Tasman National Park. More >>
ACC levy reductions become law
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
21 February 2012 Media Statement ACC levy reductions become law ACC levy reductions worth more than half a billion dollars a year to workers and businesses have been signed into law by Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae. As announced last year, ... More >>
Adams: Address to the Commerce Commission conference
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for Communications and Information Technology 21 February, 2012 Speech Address to the Commerce Commission conference More >>
OECD education survey – It’s about how money is used
Monday, 20 February 2012, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister, Hekia Parata, today welcomed a new report showing New Zealand students are continuing to perform well compared with their overseas counterparts. More >>
Accounts show need for spending discipline
Monday, 20 February 2012, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Lower Government spending has offset lower than expected tax revenue, helping keep the Government's finances on track in the six months to 31 December 2011, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Turia: Families Commission Research Report
Friday, 17 February 2012, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Families Commission Research Report Friday 17 February 2012; 1.30pm Speech Te Rewarewa Marae, Ruatoki Launch of Te Pumautanga o Te Whanau: Tuhoe and South Auckland Whanau More >>
Environmental champions sought
Friday, 17 February 2012, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today called for nominations for the 2012 Green Ribbon Awards which recognise the achievements of New Zealanders who are dedicated to protecting and improving our environment. More >>
New air services arrangements with Japan
Friday, 17 February 2012, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says new air services arangements with Japan build on the already strong relationship between the two countries. “The arrangements New Zealand and Japan have negotiated will remove many of the current restrictions ... More >>
Young New Zealander of the Year congratulated
Friday, 17 February 2012, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett congratulates Sam Johnson, winner of the Young New Zealander of the Year award. More >>
Maiden speech - Maggie Barry
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 6:54 pm | New Zealand Government
My boy, Joseph Vincent was named after his two grandfathers. On my side we hailed from Counties Cork and Kerry and my son’s father, Paddy Marron was born in County Monaghan. Paddy – who’s up there in the gallery next to our son Joe – arrived ... More >>
New standing orders help keep Treaty settlement momentum
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s commitment to progressing Treaty settlements is being boosted by extended House sitting hours and utilising cognate bill options, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson said today. More >>
