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Police praised for major drugs raids
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has congratulated the Police after significant drugs busts in the Waikato. More >>
Government steps up border management work
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Carter Minister for Primary Industries Hon Nathan Guy Minister of Immigration Hon Maurice Williamson Minister of Customs 16 February 2012 Media Statement Government steps up border management work More >>
Long-term solution needed for Manawatu
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Iain LEES-GALLOWAY MP for Palmerston North 16 February 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Long-term solution needed for Manawatu The Manawatu Gorge road cannot be the only route able to handle heavy traffic connecting Palmerston North to the rest of the regional economy, ... More >>
McCully to visit Cook Islands ahead of 2012 Forum
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to the Cook Islands today to meet with the Prime Minister and Cabinet members, and to conduct discussions regarding the Pacific Forum Leaders' meeting to be held in Rarotonga in August of this year. More >>
Waka Maori surfs wave of popularity - Sharples
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Survey results released today show visitors to te Waka Māori during Rugby World Cup 2011 rated the experience as highly or higher than other RWC 2011 events and venues. More >>
Sharples: Māori Contribution to NZ Inc
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The late great scholar of Ngāti Porou, Te Kapunga ‘Koro’ Dewes, used to say that, to introduce yourself properly, you must answer the questions: More >>
High Hazards Unit now at full strength
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Department of Labour’s High Hazard Unit (HHU) is now running at full strength, Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson announced today. The roles for all six specialist Health and Safety Inspectors have been filled. More >>
Livestock tracing bill passes third reading
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
A bill to deliver electronic national identification and tracing of livestock has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. More >>
A mixed ownership model for state assets
Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Government
It's just over a year since Prime Minister John Key first outlined the Government's plans to sell minority stakes in its four energy companies and Air New Zealand. More >>
High Court decision on Crafar farms
Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson and Associate Finance Minister Jonathan Coleman said today’s High Court judgment on the judicial review of Shanghai Pengxin’s bid to acquire the 16 Crafar farms provides a new judicial interpretation of complex ... More >>
NZers commemorate the anniversary of the fall of Singapore
Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has commemorated the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore at a wreath laying ceremony in Wellington today. “The fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 was a major event in World War II. More >>
New $70m plant shows commitment to investing in NZ
Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Construction of a new $70 million gas plant to supply New Zealand Steel is another strong sign of confidence in the New Zealand economy, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Road User Charges legislation passes
Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Transport legislation to modernise and simplify the road user charges (RUC) system has passed in Parliament. Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee said the Road User Charges Bill 2010 will reduce compliance costs for transport operators and ultimately reduce ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Handover of kaumatua complex
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 10:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia, Associate Minister of Housing Tuesday 14 February 2012; 1pm Te Runanga o Kirikiriroa Trust - Handover of kaumatua complex to the Rauawaawa Charitable Trust It is with the greatest pleasure that I am able to mark my first official appointment ... More >>
New Marsden Fund Council Chair appointed
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of Canterbury University Professor Juliet Gerrard as the new Chair of the Marsden Fund Council. More >>
Manukau Court Security
Monday, 13 February 2012, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Chester Borrows today welcomed the opening of a new-look lobby at the Manukau District Court. More >>
Groser announces NZ’s new Russia FTA Lead Negotiator
Monday, 13 February 2012, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser is pleased to announce the appointment of Vangelis Vitalis as New Zealand’s new Lead Negotiator for the FTA with the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. More >>
New Zealanders urged to have their say on MMP
Monday, 13 February 2012, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins is urging New Zealanders to take part in this year’s review of the MMP voting system, launched today by the Electoral Commission. More >>
Private initiative helps save kiwi
Sunday, 12 February 2012, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister of Conservation 12 February 2012 Media Statement Private initiative helps save kiwi More >>
Turf laying a great sign of progress
Friday, 10 February 2012, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee today inspected construction progress at the new Christchurch Stadium, joined by members of the Crusaders rugby franchise who pitched in to help lay recycled turf harvested from AMI Stadium. More >>
