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Police, Customs seize large quantity of GBL
Saturday, 5 November 2011, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins Minister of Police Hon Maurice Williamson Minister of Customs 5 November 2011 Media Statement More >>
Tariana Turia: Choice in community living
Friday, 4 November 2011, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister of Health and Minister for Disability Issues Tariana Turia today announced the launch of the Choice in Community Living programme in the Auckland and Waikato regions. More >>
Paula Bennett on Welfare Reform
Friday, 4 November 2011, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
E nga mana, e nga reo, e te iwi o te motu, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. In this great little country of ours we have 328,000 people of working age receiving a benefit – that’s around 12 per cent of the entire working age population. More >>
Mrs Hubbard removed from statutory management
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 8:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simon Power Minister of Commerce 3 November 2011 Media Statement Mrs Hubbard removed from statutory management More >>
Canterbury councils can defer long term plans
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide today announced that Cabinet had agreed to an Order in Council which allows Canterbury based councils to defer their long-term planning and accountability responsibilities. More >>
Record electives from more efficient Wgtn DHBs
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 3 November 2011 Media statement Record electives from more efficient Wgtn DHBs During the past three years, over 6,000 extra patients from the greater Wellington region have received elective surgery. More >>
Extra jobs created despite economic challenges
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The relatively flat 6.6 per cent unemployment rate in September underlines the importance of the Government continuing with strong and stable economic management, Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Powering Innovation sets pathway for growth
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
“Ramping up New Zealand’s innovation potential across the high-tech manufacturing and services sectors will be a major catalyst for New Zealand's future growth,” says Science and Innovation Minster Wayne Mapp. More >>
Science sector set for high-tech transformation
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will boost investment in the science sector to transform Industrial Research Limited (IRL) into an advanced technology institute, which will function as the 'high-tech HQ' for New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Major Wellington roading project to finish ahead of schedule
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed news that the $16.5 million safety makeover of the Rimutaka Hill Road is set to be finished in March, more than three months ahead of schedule. More >>
Manukau District Court to be extended and improved
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Manukau District Court will be extended and improved as part of a wider programme to ensure the Ministry of Justice's front-line services are well equipped for the future, Minister for Courts Georgina te Heuheu announced today. More >>
Community Forums making progress - Bennett
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has received the first substantive report back on progress from Community Response Model Forums. More >>
Minister applauds work of courts supporting Christchurch
Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Court Registrars and court staff across Christchurch and Canterbury had given extraordinary service to ensure the continuity of justice services for Christchurch following the February 22nd earthquake, Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu said today. More >>
Support for Tauranga businesses
Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today announced help for small businesses and sole traders impacted by the Rena grounding. More >>
Electricity Authority makes solid progress
Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata, today released a report from the Electricity Authority on the steps it has taken to improve electricity market performance. More >>
McCully names Ambassador to Turkey
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s new Ambassador to Turkey will be career diplomat, Taha Macpherson, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully announced today. “This is a key appointment. As well as being based in Ankara the Ambassador is also accredited to Israel and ... More >>
Community Learning Awards celebrate the sharing of knowledge
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Tariana Turia, has congratulated the 2011 recipients of the Dynamic Community Learning Awards, who received their awards today at Putiki Marae in Whanganui. “I am so proud of the amazing contribution so many ... More >>
Major welfare reform resets expectations
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes announced today include: • A new work-focused benefit called Jobseeker Support • A part-time work expectation for sole parents with children over 5 years • A full-time work expectation for sole parents with children over 14 years • ... More >>
Key: Speech notes at welfare reform announcement
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
As you know, the Government has had a very strong focus on welfare over the last three years. We introduced a number of changes to benefits in 2010 which are already having positive effects, and in August we announced a new approach to welfare as ... More >>
Watts peninsula public reserve announced
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 1 November 2011 Media Statement Watts peninsula public reserve announced Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Chris Finlayson today announced the establishment of a 76 hectare reserve ... More >>
