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Survey shows NZers feel safer
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
A survey showing New Zealanders are feeling safer is a tribute to the hard work and professionalism of Police, Police Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Government gives $54 million for science excellence
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s best researchers have been awarded $53.8 million in Marsden Fund grants, Science and Innovation Minister Wayne Mapp announced today. More >>
Exceptional Māori health scholars honoured
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 11:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate health minister Tariana Turia presented four awards in two categories which honour the legacy of trailblazing leadership in Māori health. Every year, a select group of applicants to the Ministry of Health’s Hauora Māori scholarship programme ... More >>
John McLeod-Te Apa Mareikura Scholars Presentation
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 11:52 pm | New Zealand Government
I am so proud to be here; to be able to bask in the collective satisfaction that comes with the ethos of success that we are celebrating tonight. There is nothing quite as uplifting as the sensation of achievement. Tonight we are gathered to pay ... More >>
Simon Power: Valedictory Statement
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 11:50 pm | New Zealand Government
I have been surprised by some of the reaction I have had to my decision to retire. All sorts of motivations have been ascribed to my decision One of my cabinet colleagues – who is always concerned about how these sorts of things look for the Government ... More >>
NZ and US operation for Tokelau drought relief
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 11:49 pm | New Zealand Government
A joint New Zealand and United States operation is underway to provide emergency water supplies to drought-stricken Tokelau, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
NZ and US operation for Tokelau drought relief
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
A joint New Zealand and United States operation is underway to provide emergency water supplies to drought-stricken Tokelau, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Radio NZ, Labour get it wrong
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Claims made on Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report and repeated by Labour’s education spokesperson about Ministry of Education Student Achievement Practitioners are completely false, says Education Minister Anne Tolley. More >>
Dunne: Bill to improve Child Support introduced
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
In introducing the Child Support Amendment Bill to Parliament today, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said the changes it would bring would ensure the Child Support scheme was fairer and more efficient. More >>
Prisoner training goal achieved early
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s pledge to increase the number of prisoners engaged in work training and skills development by 1000 has been achieved a year ahead of schedule, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
Ultra-fast broadband to 100,000 students by 30 June 2012
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The roll out of ultra fast broadband-enabling fibre to schools is progressing well and will see nearly 100,000 students at 221 schools around the country connected by July next of year, says Education Minister Anne Tolley and Communications and ... More >>
Alternative court processes for child witnesses
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has approved an inquisitorial-style package of reforms that will dramatically improve the way child witnesses are treated in the criminal justice system, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. More >>
New scholarships for Christchurch students
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced $1 million of funding for new scholarship awards for Year 13 Christchurch students whose plans for tertiary study may have been affected by the recent earthquakes. More >>
New Zealand condemns Japan's whaling decision
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says Japan is isolating itself from the international community with its decision to resume whaling in the Southern Ocean. More >>
NZ scientists win international flu contract
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall and the Minister for Science and Innovation Dr Wayne Mapp, have congratulated ESR on their successful international bid for a 5-year, multi-million dollar flu research and surveillance project. More >>
Unanimous support for bill to enhance victims' rights
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 10:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power tonight welcomed Parliament’s unanimous support for the first reading of a bill to overhaul victims’ rights. The Victims of Crime Reform Bill delivers on the Government’s promise to expand victims’ rights and make ... More >>
Consultation on the future of education in Canterbury
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 10:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that communities and the education sector in Canterbury are to have the opportunity to take part in consultation on the future of education in the area following the recent earthquakes. More >>
Biggest reform of criminal procedure in 50 years passes
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed Parliament’s passage of the omnibus Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill which is a milestone in efforts to put the right to a timely trial back at the heart of the criminal justice system. More >>
Dunne: further 3 synthetic cannabis substances to be banned
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
A further three synthetic cannabis substances are in the process of being banned this week and are expected to be off the shelves late next week, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Sign language in good heart but more can be done
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Hon Tariana Turia released the review of the New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006 today. The New Zealand Sign Language Act established sign language as an official language of New Zealand. “The passing of the Act was a ... More >>
