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NZ King Salmon proposal referred to Board of Inquiry
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister of Conservation Hon Nick Smith Minister for the Environment 8 November 2011 Media Statement More >>
Minister welcomes new stadium for Canterbury
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery 8 November 2011 Media Statement Minister welcomes new stadium for Canterbury More >>
New 17,000-seat temporary stadium for Canterbury
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 8 November 2011 Media Statement New 17,000-seat temporary stadium for Canterbury A new temporary stadium with seating for 17,000 will be built in Christchurch for major sporting and cultural events. "The new temporary stadium ... More >>
Unemployment Benefit numbers drop in October
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
The number of New Zealanders on Unemployment Benefits dropped by 791 last month says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Funding a fresh approach to youth offending
Monday, 7 November 2011, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development & Employment and Youth Affairs 7 November 2011 Media Statement Funding a fresh approach to youth offending More >>
Lay members of the High Court appointed
Monday, 7 November 2011, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today announced four re-appointments and one new appointment as lay members of the High Court under the Commerce Act. Lay members assist the Court in cases involving appeals from decisions of the Commerce Commission ... More >>
Evan Williams appointed to Te Papa board
Monday, 7 November 2011, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland businessman Evan Williams has been appointed as a member of the board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa, the Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. “Mr Williams’ international experience at the highest ... More >>
Ministers Announce New Disability Innovation Fund
Monday, 7 November 2011, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Social Development and Employment, Paula Bennett and the Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia, today announced the new Disability Innovation Fund making $500,000 available for innovative ways of getting disabled people into ... More >>
PM expresses sorrow at Allan Peachey's death
Monday, 7 November 2011, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today expressed his sadness at news of the death of Allan Peachey, the National MP for Tamaki, who passed away on Sunday morning. “Allan was a very respected and effective Member of Parliament, who represented his constituents ... More >>
Ministers Announce New Disability Innovation Fund
Monday, 7 November 2011, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Social Development and Employment, Paula Bennett and the Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia, today announced the new Disability Innovation Fund making $500,000 available for innovative ways of getting disabled people into ... More >>
Tony Ryall Speech: At Christchurch Hospital Equipment Launch
Monday, 7 November 2011, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
I am very pleased to open the third linear accelerator at Canterbury DHB in just 18 months. More >>
Govt boosts trade finance support for exporters
Monday, 7 November 2011, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is supporting exporters through two changes that widen the scope and accessibility of the New Zealand Export Credit Office's trade guarantees, Finance Minister Bill English and Trade Minister Tim Groser say. More >>
Deputy PM to attend APEC 2011 in Honolulu
Sunday, 6 November 2011, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Bill English will attend the 19th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders meeting on 13 November in Honolulu, USA. Mr English will join leaders from 21 APEC economies to discuss the region's economic growth prospects and ways ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Maori Development Organisation
Sunday, 6 November 2011, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Poutiri Trust Maori Development Organisation - 13th Annual Provider Awards 2011 Pohutu Cultural Theatre, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua Saturday 5 November 2011, 5pm Speech Delivered by Te Ururoa Flavell, MP for Waiariki on behalf of Minister Turia I am ... More >>
Tougher consumer credit laws target loan sharks
Sunday, 6 November 2011, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Bill English Minister of Finance 6 November 2011 Media Statement Tougher consumer credit laws target loan sharks More >>
Record of Agreement signed with Tamaki Collective
Saturday, 5 November 2011, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown and Tāmaki Collective* have signed a Record of Agreement of the agreements reached in settlement negotiations to this point, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Saturday, 5 November 2011, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 5 November 2011 Media Statement Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei More >>
Hui a Tau and Whanau Ora Graduation
Saturday, 5 November 2011, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority- Hui a Tau and Whanau Ora Graduation Whangaehu Marae, Whanganui Friday 4 November 2011 Speech It was with great pleasure I saw that the Whanau Ora waiata would be included on today’s agenda. And it made me ponder ... More >>
$1.7m Boost to New Zealand Economy
Saturday, 5 November 2011, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Martin Cheer, CEO of PUB CHARITY announced today “National Railway Museum of NZ, Kawakawa Volunteer Fire Brigade, Takapuna Boating Club, Melkite Catholic Charitable Trust of NZ, Cricket Wellington and NZ International Festival of the Arts each benefit ... More >>
