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Kiwis called to help prevent falls at home
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
1 February 2012 Media Statement Kiwis called to help prevent falls at home A new programme that aims to generate innovative solutions to reduce the number and severity of falls in the home has been launched today by ACC Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Courts Minister welcomes new way of working in Auckland
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Chester Borrows congratulated Ministry of Justice staff today, following the successful launch of a regional way of working across district courts in New Zealand’s most populous region. More >>
Joint Statement: Prime Minister Key, Prime Minister Gillard
Monday, 30 January 2012, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Ministers Julia Gillard and John Key met for the annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ meeting in Melbourne on 29 January. Their meeting was followed by the second Joint Meeting of Australian and New Zealand Cabinet Ministers. More >>
Aus & NZ Defence Ministers launch new Defence Relationship
Sunday, 29 January 2012, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith today met with New Zealand’s newly appointed Minister of Defence Dr Jonathan Coleman for the Ministers’ first formal bilateral meeting. More >>
Defence Minister attends ISAF Defence Ministers meeting
Friday, 27 January 2012, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
27 January 2012 Media Statement Defence Minister attends ISAF Defence Ministers meeting The Minister of Defence is attending defence talks in Europe next week after the bilateral meeting with the Australian Defence Minister and attending the joint Australian ... More >>
Key Notes
Friday, 27 January 2012, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Happy New Year. I hope you had the opportunity to relax over the summer break and spend some time with your family and friends. It's good to be back at work after a relaxing holiday with my family. More >>
Crown Observer to assist ChCh City Council
Friday, 27 January 2012, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Nick Smith and the Christchurch City Council have met today and agreed to the appointment of a Crown Observer to assist the Council. More >>
Thousands debate child abuse solutions
Friday, 27 January 2012, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is delighted with the response to the Green Paper both in terms of turn out and contributions. “I have been fronting up and listening to a huge range of New Zealanders from local iwi in Whangarei to staff ... More >>
Red zone offer extended to rest homes
Friday, 27 January 2012, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Red zone offer extended to rest homes Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced the extension of the Government’s buy-out offer to residents of rest homes and retirement villages in Christchurch’s residential red ... More >>
First CBD red zone building works underway
Friday, 27 January 2012, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says today's commencement of construction on the first multi-level building in Christchurch’s CBD since the February 22 earthquake is an important milestone. More >>
Iwi consultation for partial SOE share floats
Friday, 27 January 2012, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Bill English Minister of Finance Hon Tony Ryall Minister for State Owned Enterprises 27 January 2012 Media Statement Iwi consultation for partial SOE share floats The Government has announced a series of hui to consult with Maori on legislative changes ... More >>
Ministers approve Crafar farms bid
Friday, 27 January 2012, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Associate Minister of Finance Hon Maurice Williamson Minister for Land Information More >>
Focus on spending restraint, return to surplus
Friday, 27 January 2012, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Core Crown tax revenue was about $500 million below forecast in the five months ending 30 November, reinforcing the need for ongoing spending restraint and responsible fiscal management, Finance Minister Bill English says. “The Government is committed ... More >>
Return of Toi moko welcomed
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 7:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 26 January 2012 Media Statement Return of Toi moko welcomed More >>
PM recognises young achievers at special event
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 7:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 26 January 2012 Media Statement PM recognises young achievers at special event Prime Minister John Key today met with the 100 participants in this year's Prime Minister's Youth Programme – young people who have overcome ... More >>
Environmental Recovery plan for Rena launched
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today launched the environmental recovery plan, to address the long term effects of the Rena disaster on the wider Bay of Plenty region. More >>
New Zealand support following Fiji floods
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will make an initial $350,000 available to support the response to the floods in Fiji. "Sadly six lives have been confirmed as lost and over 1,500 people have been evacuated because of ... More >>
PM outlines key priorities for 2nd term in Govt
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 26 January 2012 Media Statement PM outlines key priorities for 2nd term in Govt More >>
PM: Speech - State of the Nation
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 26 January 2012 Speech Speech to Waitakere Business Club Trusts Stadium, Henderson Ladies and Gentlemen Can I start by saying that it’s a tremendous privilege to have won the trust and goodwill of New Zealanders for a ... More >>
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit New Zealand
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov will arrive in Auckland next Monday (30 January) for a two day visit to New Zealand, Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully announced today. More >>
