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Government welcomes irrigation fund’s first project

Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister David Carter says the go-ahead for the Irrigation Acceleration Fund’s first project delivers on the Government’s promise to lift economic growth through efficient water use and storage. More >>

Minister of Trade Tim Groser to attend World Economic Forum

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Tim Groser will today depart for Switzerland, to attend the 2012 World Economic Forum (WEF) which will be held in Davos from 25-29 January. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models’. More >>

Going digital assistance package announced

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss today announced details of the Government’s Going Digital Targeted Assistance Package. More >>

Consultation on milk pricing, raw milk regulations

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Consultation has opened on the Government’s proposed response to reviews of Fonterra’s farm gate milk price setting and the Raw Milk Regulations. Primary Industries Minister David Carter says comprehensive work by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, ... More >>

Funding for red zone household hazardous waste disposal

Monday, 23 January 2012, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government will provide $509,000 from the Waste Minimisation Fund to help residents in Canterbury’s red zone to dispose of their hazardous household waste safely, Environment Minister Hon Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>

McCully to attend African Union Summit in Ethiopia

Sunday, 22 January 2012, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully will next week visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 20th Session of the African Union Executive Council on 25-26 January. More >>

Ryall: Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty

Friday, 20 January 2012, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government

It is a pleasure to be here today to help open your newly refurbished buildings. More >>

10 years of Enviroschools a milestone to celebrate- Sharples

Thursday, 19 January 2012, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Education Minister and Maori Party Co-leader Dr Pita Sharples says the ten-year anniversary of the Enviroschools Foundation is a milestone that’s really worth celebrating. More >>

Government welcomes jobs and growth in Taranaki

Thursday, 19 January 2012, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is welcoming a likely $250 million a year increase to exports and the 500 additional construction jobs as part of the agreement announced this afternoon by the Todd Corporation and Methanex New Zealand to increase methanol production ... More >>

Improved satellite communications for NZ Defence Force

Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government

The NZ Defence Force is joining an international partnership to give it guaranteed satellite communications for the next 20 years, Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman announced today. More >>

Changes to Government health targets

Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government

The Government's six national health targets are being updated in the key preventive health areas of immunisation and cardiovascular disease (CVD), and for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. More >>

Prisoner Diving Incident "Most Unfortunate"

Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Corrections Minister Dr Pita Sharples says a recent incident involving prisoners diving for food in a marine reserve is most unfortunate. More >>

Government congratulates Sir Peter Jackson

Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson, on behalf of the Government today congratulated Sir Peter Jackson on the Golden Globe awarded for the film ‘Tintin’, which Sir Peter produced. More >>

McCully to visit Solomon Islands

Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to the Solomon Islands today to meet with the Prime Minister and Cabinet members, and to visit key aid projects. "This will be my first chance to meet with Gordon Darcy Lilo since he became Prime Minister ... More >>

Air New Zealand congratulated for top award

Tuesday, 10 January 2012, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key has congratulated Air New Zealand on again being named Airline of the Year by ‘Air Transport World’ magazine. “Air New Zealand was named Airline of the Year in January 2010, and to gain this honour ... More >>

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