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Open access deeds of undertaking for broadband approved
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Communications and Information Technology 1 November 2011 Media Statement Open access deeds of undertaking for broadband approved Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has approved open access deeds of ... More >>
Govt urges Kiwis to use fireworks safely
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Environment and ACC Minister Nick Smith is encouraging Kiwis to take extra care while enjoying fireworks this Guy Fawkes. More >>
$2.7 million funding for cancer research
Monday, 31 October 2011, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall and the Minister for Science and Innovation Dr Wayne Mapp have announced funding for three cancer research projects. Studies of bowel cancer, palliative care and prostate cancer will be undertaken by researchers at Auckland ... More >>
New enforcement tools to improve collection of fines
Monday, 31 October 2011, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Having overdue fines and reparation may soon impact people’s ability to get credit as the government approves the implementation of the Credit Check of Fines initiative, Minister for Courts Georgina te Heuheu announced today. The initiative allows credit ... More >>
$530m rail loophole increases Labour’s borrowing
Monday, 31 October 2011, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Finance Minister and National Party Campaign chair Steven Joyce says Labour has left gaping holes in its promises to fund the Auckland City Rail loop, which will only add to their extra borrowing. "Construction funding for the upgrade of ... More >>
Minister in Singapore for Defence, Science
Monday, 31 October 2011, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Dr Wayne Mapp is travelling to Singapore today to represent New Zealand at the 40th anniversary of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA). Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand are the partners in the FPDA – the ... More >>
New linac for cancer treatment at CCDHB
Monday, 31 October 2011, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to celebrate the new Varian TrueBeam radiotherapy linear accelerator machine. More >>
Innovative learning network to lift student achievement
Sunday, 30 October 2011, 10:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that a dedicated nationwide online network for New Zealand schools will be developed, to ensure that teaching and learning is at the forefront of global educational developments and makes the most of new technology. More >>
Gas supply to be restored to all customers by midday
Sunday, 30 October 2011, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Acting Minister of Energy and Resources 30 October 2011 Media Statement Gas supply to be restored to all customers by midday. More >>
Prime Minister pays tribute to Roger Kerr
Saturday, 29 October 2011, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 29 October 2011 Media Statement Prime Minister pays tribute to Roger Kerr More >>
Victoria Park Tunnel opens, congestion down 10%
Saturday, 29 October 2011, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Transport 29 October 2011 Media Statement Victoria Park Tunnel opens, congestion down 10% The opening of the Victoria Park Tunnel will bring huge gains for Auckland and the wider New Zealand economy, through reduced ... More >>
PM launches Restart in Christchurch
Saturday, 29 October 2011, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 29 October 2011 Media Statement PM launches Restart in Christchurch More >>
Dr Don Merton immortalised in new award
Saturday, 29 October 2011, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
The achievements of world-renowned conservation innovator Dr Don Merton have been immortalised in an award that will see the continuation of his pioneering spirit in the management of endangered species, Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson ... More >>
Earthquake contribution to Turkey
Friday, 28 October 2011, 7:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 28 October 2011 Media Statement Earthquake contribution to Turkey Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, has announced New Zealand will provide $250,000 to support the Turkish Red Crescent’s humanitarian response ... More >>
Incubators get funding to support high-tech start-ups
Friday, 28 October 2011, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
28 October 2011 Media Statement Incubators get funding to support high-tech start-ups Emerging high-tech businesses will get a hand up at a crucial time in their development, Science and Innovation Minister Wayne Mapp announced today. Business incubators will ... More >>
Minister visits the Maui pipeline
Friday, 28 October 2011, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Acting Minister of Energy and Resources 28 October 2011 Media Statement Minister visits the Maui pipeline The Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata, today visited the site of the gas leak on the Maui pipeline, just north of ... More >>
6430 orange zone properties turned green
Friday, 28 October 2011, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Nearly 80 per cent of the remaining 8096 properties in the residential orange zone in Canterbury have been rezoned to green, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
New foundation design categories for Canterbury
Friday, 28 October 2011, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Three new categories for residential foundation design have been developed and will be required for repairing and rebuilding homes in Canterbury following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, it was announced today. More >>
Navy team joins maritime security taskforce
Friday, 28 October 2011, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is sending five Navy personnel to join Australian forces fighting terrorism and piracy in the Indian Ocean, said Defence Minister Wayne Mapp. More >>
Minister welcomes project to insulate Foxton
Friday, 28 October 2011, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata, today welcomed a project to insulate all of the homes in central Foxton as part of the Government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme. More >>
