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Shirley Boys’ High School returns to original site
Monday, 12 September 2011, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the return of Shirley Boys’ High School to its original site in Christchurch, after 26 weeks of site-sharing following the February earthquake. More >>
Tauranga horticulturalist wins Loder Cup
Sunday, 11 September 2011, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister of Conservation 11 September 2011 Media Statement Tauranga horticulturalist wins Loder Cup Tauranga horticulturalist Mark Dean has been awarded one of the country’s highest conservation honours, the prestigious Loder Cup for ... More >>
PM marks 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks
Sunday, 11 September 2011, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today said the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States was a time for reflection. More >>
Minister welcomes new native species enclosure
Saturday, 10 September 2011, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister of Conservation 10 September 2011 Media Statement Minister welcomes new native species enclosure at Auckland Zoo Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson today welcomed the opening of the new $16 million Te Wao Nui native species ... More >>
McCully: RWC Opening Night
Saturday, 10 September 2011, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister for the Rugby World Cup 10 September 2011 Media Statement RWC Opening Night Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully says he’s disappointed poor performance in two areas has spoiled for some people what was otherwise a spectacularly ... More >>
Turia Asks for Meningitis Watchfulness
Friday, 9 September 2011, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Turia Asks for Meningitis Watchfulness There have been a number of reported cases of meningitis throughout the country and Associate Health Minister, Tariana Turia, is encouraging families, especially those with babies, young children and teenagers, ... More >>
Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara
Friday, 9 September 2011, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown signed a Deed of Settlement to settle Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims at Aotea/Shelley Beach today, Treaty Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. More >>
NZ set for closer defence ties with Timor-Leste
Friday, 9 September 2011, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Today marked a new step in the defence relationship between New Zealand and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, said Defence Minister Wayne Mapp after the two countries signed a bilateral Defence Cooperation Arrangement. More >>
Parata to attend APEC Energy Ministerial conference
Friday, 9 September 2011, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Parata to attend APEC Energy Ministerial conference and APEC Women and the Economy summit More >>
Turia: Voyager Leadership Programme Graduation
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
I have been really looking forward to being here today, to celebrate this inaugural graduation of the Voyager Leadership Development Training Programme. More >>
No intervention at this time for Kaipara District Council
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide today met with Mayor Mr Neil Tiller, Chief Executive Jack McKerchar and a representative of Local Government New Zealand following a number of requests from groups and individuals for government intervention in the ... More >>
Trade mark changes good for business, consumers
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today welcomed the unanimous passing of legislation that cuts compliance costs for businesses while cracking down on people who import and sell counterfeit goods. More >>
Revamp for Immigration’s on-line presence
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
New improvements to the Immigration New Zealand (INZ) website will provide a more streamlined and user-friendly service for customers, says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Latest data on cap on core government administration
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Tony Ryall has today released the fifth six-monthly update on the government's cap on core government administration. Latest figures from the State Services Commission show the number of full-time equivalent staff positions ... More >>
Workshops focus on abuse detection and prevention
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the Child Matters and Child Youth and Family partnership teaching professionals about child abuse. “This country has appalling rates of child abuse and its vital people working with children know ... More >>
New GCSB Director appointed
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced the appointment of Ian Fletcher as the new Director of the Government Communications Security Bureau. More >>
Dunne: next Government will overhaul Misuse of Drugs Act
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The near 40-year-old Misuse of Drugs Act will be overhauled and replaced and legislation developed to create a new regime for currently unregulated psychoactive substances, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today in delivering the Government’s ... More >>
Red tape moves to cut costs by $200 million
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Government measures to cut red tape are on track to cut compliance costs for businesses and consumers by around $200 million a year, Finance Minister Bill English and Regulatory Reform Minister Rodney Hide say. The estimate is included in a new Ministry of Economic ... More >>
Tariana Turia Speech Te Whakaruruhau Maori Women's Refuge
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia Speech Te Whakaruruhau Maori Women's Refuge, Hamilton Opening of their new whare More >>
New Zealander to lead Sinai force for further year
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Exemplary service by the New Zealand head of the UN-mandated force in the Sinai has led to him being asked to stay on, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today. "Major General Warren Whiting has done an outstanding job during a time when there has been ... More >>
