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McCully appoints African Union Ambassador

Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government

A High Commissioner to Tuvalu and a new Ambassador for New Zealand to the African Union and Ethiopia, both to be based in Wellington, have been announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully. More >>

Deed of Settlement signed with Waitaha

Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government

The Crown and Waitaha signed a Deed of Settlement for historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced today. The signing took place at Hei Marae in Te Puke. More >>

Passchendaele contest winner named

Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Whangaparaoa College student, Eve Bain, 17, has won the inaugural Battle of Passchendaele Multi-Media Competition, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Judith Collins announced today. The annual competition was launched by Ms Collins to commemorate the Battle of Passchendaele ... More >>

International education Leadership Statement released

Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Doubling the economic value of international education to New Zealand is at the heart of the Government’s Leadership Statement for international education, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce. More >>

Public feedback sought on Family Court review

Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Simon Power is calling for public feedback on a discussion document into the Government's ground-up review of the Family Court. More >>

Review into agricultural transport rules announced

Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is about to begin a review of transport rules affecting agricultural contractors and vehicles, the Associate Transport Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>

Govt stands behind AMI policyholder support

Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is standing behind its support agreement for AMI Insurance policyholders, as Treasury continues to work closely with the company on recapitalisation options, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

PM's Business Scholarships announced

Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has congratulated the recipients of this year's Prime Minister's Business Scholarships. More >>

Minister thanks Secretary of Labour

Monday, 19 September 2011, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson has thanked Secretary of Labour Chris Blake for his commitment to public service following the announcement that he is to leave the Department of Labour in December to take up the role of Chief Executive at the New Zealand Symphony ... More >>

Finance Minister to visit World Bank, IMF

Monday, 19 September 2011, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Bill English leaves tomorrow for New York and Washington DC, where he will visit the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, and meet Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke. During the visit, Mr English will attend the annual meeting ... More >>

Inspiring change on Suffrage Day

Monday, 19 September 2011, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government

"As a country we led the way with Suffrage, let's continue to lead the way for further change," the Minister of Women's Affairs, Hekia Parata, told a breakfast at Parliament this morning to celebrate Suffrage Day. More >>

APEC Nations adopt San Francisco Declaration

Sunday, 18 September 2011, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Women’s Affairs 18 September 2011 Media Statement APEC Nations adopt San Francisco Declaration New Zealand is comparatively well advanced in helping women become fully engaged in the economy, the Minister of Women's Affairs, ... More >>

NZ not participating in commemoration of Durban Declaration

Friday, 16 September 2011, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 16 September 2011 Media Statement New Zealand not participating in commemoration of Durban Declaration New Zealand will not participate in the commemorative event in New York this month to mark ten ... More >>

Conservation Board appointments announced

Friday, 16 September 2011, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson today announced 48 new appointments to the country’s 13 regional Conservation Boards – the independent bodies that provide for interaction between the Department of Conservation (DOC) and local communities ... More >>

Minister to attend United Nations General Assembly

Friday, 16 September 2011, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Simon Power will lead the New Zealand delegation to the opening week of the 66th United Nations General Assembly in New York next week. The High-Level Segment, which is the biggest annual gathering of global leaders and ministers, runs ... More >>

Guthrie cards to be kept indefinitely

Friday, 16 September 2011, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Cards containing the blood spots from heel prick tests on newborn babies will be kept indefinitely, with greater protections on access to the cards Health Minister Tony Ryall said today. More >>

Tariana Turia at Maori Caucus on Whanau Violence Prevention

Friday, 16 September 2011, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government

I couldn’t be prouder to be here today. This is an historic day – a powerful moment in our shared histories when a statement is being made about the state of our lives. This is a day when together - Te Kawerau a Maki, Ngati Whatua and Te Runanga ... More >>

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