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Terms of Reference agreed for Maori broadband working group
Monday, 26 September 2011, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples and Minister for Communications and Information Technology Steven Joyce today signed off a framework for maximising opportunities for Maori from the roll-out of high-speed broadband. More >>
Centre underlines commitment to child victims
Friday, 23 September 2011, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins Minister of Police 23 September 2011 Centre underlines commitment to child victims A shared facility between Police and Child, Youth and Family in Hamilton will strengthen their support for victims of child abuse, Police Minister ... More >>
Chinese Vice Premier Hui to visit New Zealand
Friday, 23 September 2011, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Bill English will host China’s Vice Premier Hui Liangyu when he visits New Zealand on 27 and 28 September. The Vice Premier, the second-ranked of China’s four Vice Premiers and a member of China’s Politburo, will be the ... More >>
Tim Groser Speech: Economic Commission for Latin America
Friday, 23 September 2011, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Address to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Inter-American Development Bank More >>
Leadership in Action in Whanau Ora- Hon Tariana Turia
Friday, 23 September 2011, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
I greet you today, as uri of Whanganui – a descendant of te awa tupua More >>
New units to benefit prison mums, babies
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Mothers who have a baby while in prison will be able to keep the child with them for two years following the opening of two Mother and Baby Units this week. Corrections Minister Judith Collins today opened a Mother and Baby Unit at Christchurch Women’s ... More >>
Agreement in Principle signed with Maungaharuru Tangitu hapū
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown today signed an agreement in principle towards settling historical Treaty of Waitangi claims with the Maungaharuru Tangitu hapū from the Hawke’s Bay, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced today. “The Maungaharuru ... More >>
Changes to Rakaia WCO referred to Commissioners
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
An application by TrustPower to vary the Rakaia River Water Conservation Order has been referred to the Environment Canterbury Commissioners by Environment Minister Nick Smith. “I received this application on 18 July and subsequently sought views ... More >>
New appointments to Film and Literature Board of Review
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced three new appointments to the Film and Literature Board of Review today. “These members bring a variety of skills and experience to this important work,” says Mr Guy. Eileen Swan, of Auckland, ... More >>
Immigration changes support screen & entertainment
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes announced today to visa processes for screen, entertainment and music industry workers will support the sector’s growth, says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman. The changes provide a simpler, mo More >>
Final alliance agreement signed in Christchurch
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the signing today of a final agreement between the alliance of parties that will manage the $2 billion rebuild of Christchurch’s badly damaged infrastructure. The alliance will ... More >>
McCully appoints Consul-General for New Caledonia
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s new Consul-General to New Caledonia will be career diplomat Linda Te Puni, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully announced today. “Ms Te Puni will also be accredited to French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna, although resident in ... More >>
Innovation hub to help grow health tech sector
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Better links between the health technology sector and the health service are behind a plan to establish a national health innovation hub, say Economic Development Minister David Carter and Health Minister Tony Ryall. The hub will assist with developing ... More >>
Economy still growing amid global uncertainty
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The economy grew faster than forecast in the first half of 2011, but lower than expected growth in the June quarter shows the recovery remains patchy across different sectors, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Hide: Launch of 'Collaboration for Success'
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Thank you Tom [Parsons, Principal, Queen Charlotte College] for your warm welcome. It’s great to be here today. More >>
Govt provides funding for Canterbury tertiary institutions
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has moved to give Canterbury’s tertiary institutions greater financial certainty as they work to recover from the effects of the September and February earthquakes. More >>
NZ ratifies treaties on rights of child, peacekeeping
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has ratified two treaties at the United Nations – one criminalises serious violation of children's rights, the other criminalises attacks on UN peace-builders. More >>
Primary Growth Partnership nears $500M
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has welcomed today’s announcement of another successful Primary Growth Partnership bid which lifts the total funding awarded to nearly $500 million. More >>
Free TV recycling launched
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders have the opportunity over the next fortnight to responsibly dispose of their old TV for free at The Warehouse as part of the Government's Love New Zealand recycling programme, Environment Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Easier access to home support for older NZers
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
A booklet telling people how to get a needs assessment and access home support services has been sent to organisations throughout New Zealand to help ensure people have easy access to the information. More >>
