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Parliamentary Private Secretaries appointed
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has appointed Parliamentary Private Secretaries to assist the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Ethnic Affairs. More >>
Speech from the Throne
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Speech from the Throne Delivered by His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, on the occasion of the State Opening of Parliament, Wednesday 21 December 2011 Honourable ... More >>
Dunne bans another synthetic cannabis substance
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
An additional synthetic cannabis substance is in the process of being banned and expected to be off the shelves late next week, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Christchurch Stadium progressing well
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says work is progressing well on a new stadium at Addington in Christchurch. More >>
150 more schools to receive network upgrades
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Education, Hekia Parata, today confirmed the next 150 schools to receive government-subsidised internal network upgrades, in readiness for ultra-fast broadband. More >>
Clampdown on P continuing to show results - PM
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 20 December 2011 Media Statement Clampdown on P continuing to show results - PM More >>
McCully names new Ambassador to Japan
Monday, 19 December 2011, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Japan will be career diplomat Mark Sinclair, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Groser announces New Zealand’s new TPP Lead Negotiator
Monday, 19 December 2011, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr David Walker as New Zealand’s new Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Lead Negotiator. More >>
NZ leads call for action on fisheries subsidies
Saturday, 17 December 2011, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tim Groser Minister of Trade 17 December 2011 Media Statement New Zealand leads call for action on fisheries subsidies Trade Minister Tim Groser has led a call at the WTO’s 8th Ministerial Conference in Geneva for urgent action to protect global ... More >>
Speech: Groser - Eighth WTO Ministerial Conference
Saturday, 17 December 2011, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
16 December 2011 Speech Plenary Statement: Eighth WTO Ministerial Conference Mr President Thank you for the opportunity to address Trade Ministers at this 8th Ministerial Conference of the WTO. I would like to welcome the four new WTO members, Montenegro, ... More >>
NZ, Norway to work on Antarctic preservation project
Friday, 16 December 2011, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 16 December 2011 Media Statement NZ, Norway to work on Antarctic preservation project More >>
Minister praises Police for drugs, cash and firearms seizure
Friday, 16 December 2011, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Anne Tolley Minister of Police 16 December 2011 Media Statement Minister praises Police for drugs, cash and firearms seizures Police Minister Anne Tolley has praised Gisborne and Hawkes Bay Police following successful raids on gang-related properties ... More >>
Review to examine kiwifruit pollen imports
Friday, 16 December 2011, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister David Carter has asked for an independent review of the rules and processes controlling the importation of kiwifruit pollen following new information on how the vine disease PSA may have entered the country. More >>
Crown to manage AMI's earthquake claims
Friday, 16 December 2011, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
IAG's agreement to purchase AMI Insurance, announced today, will strengthen the Canterbury insurance market and reduce the Crown's liability, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Govt to save $178m in legal & air travel costs
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
New all-of-Government contracts for air travel and external legal services will save the Government $178 million over the next six to seven years, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
Next steps in mixed ownership programme
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Bill English Minister of Finance Hon Tony Ryall Minister for State Owned Enterprises 15 December 2011 Media Statement Next steps in mixed ownership programme More >>
Minister visits Nelson in wake of floods
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
15 December 2011 Media Statement Minister visits Nelson in wake of floods Civil Defence Minister, Chris Tremain, together with Nelson MP, Nick Smith, is this morning visiting Nelson in response to the floods that hit the region over the last 24 hours. "I ... More >>
Prime Minister welcomes Royal visit
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the news of a planned visit to New Zealand by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall next year. More >>
Joint statement on whaling and safety at sea
Wednesday, 14 December 2011, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 14 December 2011 Media Statement Joint statement on whaling and safety at sea Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United States call for responsible behaviour in Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary ... More >>
Groser to attend 8th WTO Ministerial Conference
Tuesday, 13 December 2011, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will travel to Geneva this week to attend the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) 8th Ministerial Conference. More >>
