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NZ Government welcomes lifting of regulations in Fiji

Monday, 2 January 2012, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government

The announcement by the Fiji administration that the Public Emergency Regulations will be lifted on 7 January has been welcomed by the New Zealand Government. Foreign Minister Murray McCully says the New Zealand Government has been calling for the ... More >>

Record low 2011 road toll but more to be done

Sunday, 1 January 2012, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government

1 January 2012 Media Statement Record low 2011 road toll but more to be done Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee and Police Minister Anne Tolley say the record low 2011 road toll of 284 is encouraging but they are urging road users to remain vigilant in keeping ... More >>

New Year Honours 2012

Saturday, 31 December 2011, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government

The Order of New Zealand Mr Hone Papita Raukura Hotere; For services to New Zealand The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Mrs Rosanne Philippa O'Loghlen Meo, OBE; For services to business Ms Suzanne Elizabeth ... More >>

Civil Defence Minister thanks volunteers

Wednesday, 28 December 2011, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Civil Defence, Chris Tremain, travelled to Christchurch yesterday to work with volunteers in the Student Army. More >>

Hearts go out to people of Christchurch after latest quakes

Friday, 23 December 2011, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government

It will be frightening and disheartening for the people of Christchurch and Canterbury to be experiencing even more earthquakes of such a magnitude, particularly this close to the holiday season, says Prime Minister John Key. More >>

New Zealand’s oil reserves target met for 2012

Friday, 23 December 2011, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Phil Heatley Minister of Energy and Resources 23 December 2011 Media Statement New Zealand’s oil reserves target met for 2012 New Zealand has secured oil reserves for 2012 that ensure the country will continue to meet its international obligations, ... More >>

New Court of Appeal Judge appointed

Friday, 23 December 2011, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Christopher Finlayson Attorney-General 23 December 2011 Media Statement New Court of Appeal Judge appointed The Honourable Justice Douglas White has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced ... More >>

New Zealand to provide $500,000 to Philippines Red Cross

Thursday, 22 December 2011, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 22 December 2011 Media Statement New Zealand to provide $500,000 to Philippines Red Cross The New Zealand Government will contribute $500,000 to the relief efforts of the Philippines Red Cross, Foreign ... More >>

Stay water safe this summer

Thursday, 22 December 2011, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

As New Zealanders look forward to their Christmas holidays, water safety organisations are joining ACC Minister Judith Collins in urging people to stay safe in and around water this summer. More >>

Maori Tukutuku Panels For UN General Assembly

Thursday, 22 December 2011, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Maori Affairs 22 December 2011 Media Release Maori Tukutuku Panels to Adorn United Nations General Assembly Building Wall The Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, is inviting contributions for designs for ... More >>

Stay safe on the roads these summer holidays

Thursday, 22 December 2011, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee is urging road users to do their bit to be safe on the roads these holidays. More >>

Next steps for Canterbury DHB rebuild

Thursday, 22 December 2011, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has given Canterbury District Health Board the go ahead to develop a business case for rebuilding the city's hospitals. More >>

Solid economic growth amid global uncertainty

Thursday, 22 December 2011, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government

The economy posted solid growth in the September quarter, despite considerable global uncertainty, Finance Minister Bill English says More >>

Dunne releases media suicide reporting guidelines

Thursday, 22 December 2011, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

New guidelines for journalists reporting on suicides have been developed with the media and not imposed on them, and that should be key to their success, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says. More >>

SAS to come home in March

Thursday, 22 December 2011, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has confirmed that the NZSAS deployment to Afghanistan will end as scheduled in March next year – a decision which has been foreshadowed for some time. More >>

Industrial gas units banned from New Zealand’s ETS

Thursday, 22 December 2011, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for Climate Change Issues 22 December 2011 Media Statement Industrial gas units banned from New Zealand’s ETS Climate Change Minister Nick Smith today announced the Government is banning some international emissions units ... More >>

New Courts Minister impressed by efforts of Christchurch sta

Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 9:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Earthquake recovery continues to have widespread impact on court and justice services across New Zealand, Minister for Courts Chester Borrows said today. A firsthand look inside Christchurch’s main courthouse yesterday provided a valuable insight into ... More >>

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