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Speech: Turia - School of Maori Education
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Te Uru Märaurau – School of Maori Education A collaboration between Runanganui o Nga Kura Kaupapa Maori and Massey University Launch of Te Aho Tätairangi Maori medium teacher education Hon Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the Maori Party Tuesday ... More >>
Identity verification service bill passes first reading
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Bill supporting identity verification service passes first reading Internal Affairs Minister Amy Adams has welcomed the first reading of a bill that will make it easier for people to verify their identities to government agencies. The Electronic Identity ... More >>
New reporting dates announced for Royal Commission inquiry
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Governor-General has amended the reporting dates for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Building Failure caused by Canterbury Earthquakes, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Pike River Royal Commission reporting date extended
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
On Cabinet’s advice, the Governor-General has extended the reporting date for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River mine tragedy to 28 September 2012, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Freephone number to empower consumers
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumer Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says a new freephone number will help empower and protect consumers from being preyed on by unscrupulous loan companies. More >>
McCully condemns escalating violence in Syria
Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has condemned the escalating violence in Syria and described the killing of 50 citizens in Homs by regime forces yesterday as “reprehensible.” More >>
PM marks beginning of Diamond Jubilee year
Monday, 6 February 2012, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 6 February 2012 Media Statement PM marks beginning of Diamond Jubilee year More >>
Unknown NZ Soldier Laid to Rest
Saturday, 4 February 2012, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
A ceremony to rebury the remains of a New Zealand soldier was held at Messines Ridge British Cemetery near Ieper, Belgium on Friday 3 February. More >>
Unknown NZ Soldier Laid to Rest
Saturday, 4 February 2012, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
A ceremony to rebury the remains of a New Zealand soldier was held at Messines Ridge British Cemetery near Ieper, Belgium on Friday 3 February. More >>
2012 Winston Churchill Fellows announced
Friday, 3 February 2012, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
3 February 2012 Media Statement 2012 Winston Churchill Fellows announced Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew today announced the recipients of the 2012 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships. Fellows are granted up to 80 per cent ... More >>
Benefit figures steady in January
Friday, 3 February 2012, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development Minister of Youth Affairs 3 February 2012 Media Statement More >>
Pay your fines or pay a further price
Friday, 3 February 2012, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
3 February 2012 Media Statement Pay your fines or pay a further price, says Minister for Courts More >>
PM launches strategy to open doors to China
Friday, 3 February 2012, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today confirmed New Zealand was on track to doubling its two-way trade with China to $20 billion by 2015 at the launch of the NZ Inc China Strategy at the Cloud in Auckland. More >>
New $1.6 million police station for Rolleston
Friday, 3 February 2012, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has turned the sod for a new police station at Rolleston, near Christchurch. The total cost of the project is $1.6 million, and is set to be completed by September. More >>
Drive safe this Waitangi weekend
Friday, 3 February 2012, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee is calling for people to take care and drive safely this long weekend. "Many New Zealanders will want to take advantage of this long weekend and head away. It's important to drive to the conditions, check vehicles ... More >>
Minister applauds Sky TV’s visionary step
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues, Hon. Tariana Turia is absolutely thrilled by news that Sky Television will be introducing closed captioning on thirteen of its channels. More >>
Excellent progress for Christchurch justice
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chester Borrows Minister for Courts 2 February 2012 Media Statement Excellent progress for Christchurch justice More >>
Te Puni Kokiri - Minister expresses support for staff
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has expressed support for the staff of Te Puni Kokiri, who have been given a preliminary briefing by the Chief Executive on the Ministry’s operating environment. More >>
Minister stamps mark on World Wetlands Day
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson tomorrow launched the game bird habitat stamp and art prints for 2012 to mark World Wetlands Day, held internationally on February 2 each year. More >>
New High Court Judge appointed
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Attorney-General 1 February 2012 Media Statement New High Court Judge appointed More >>
