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More Kiwis get access to Freeview HD for the Rugby World Cup
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Free-to-air high definition digital television, also known as Freeview|HD, is now available to an additional 160,000 homes in time for the Rugby World Cup, Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today. More >>
More Neighbourhood Policing Teams get ready
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Police plan to have 30 new Neighbourhood Policing Teams in action throughout New Zealand by the end of the year, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. Neighbourhood Policing Teams work in priority communities for three to five years alongside other ... More >>
Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you, Mr Assistant Speaker Robertson I commend you highly this afternoon. In my address in Māori I would like to explain what the Māori Party expects of this Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill. But first, I hear what my colleague Kevin Hague is ... More >>
Kia Tutahi Standing Together
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Tena koutou katoa. I wish I could have joined you today at the Papakura Marae as we come together around this important kaupapa – the Kia Tutahi Standing Together Relationship Accord. More >>
Census Bill introduced to Parliament
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The next Census is on track to be held in March 2013 after the introduction of a Bill in Parliament today, Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson says. The Duties of Statutory Officers (Census and Other Remedial Provisions) Bill amends the Statistics ... More >>
Worrying research highlights issues facing Financial Summit
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Power today released research into third-tier lending ahead of the Government’s Financial Summit to be held in Auckland on Thursday. The main piece of research, undertaken by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, identified ... More >>
Drug notice issued to take out all synthetic cannabis
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today announced that he has issued the first temporary class drug notice under the Misuse of Drugs Act that was amended last week, and that all Kronic and other synthetic cannabis products will be off the market ... More >>
Government releases draft bill on securities law
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today released the draft version of a bill that stems from the comprehensive review of securities law. More >>
Minister to visit Indonesia and China
Monday, 8 August 2011, 7:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Trade, Tim Groser leaves for Indonesia tomorrow to pursue closer economic integration with Asia, followed by trade and climate change talks in China. In Manado Indonesia, Mr Groser will attend the annual meeting of Economic Ministers involving ... More >>
Amendments strengthen aquaculture legislation
Monday, 8 August 2011, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Supplementary Orders proposed for inclusion in the Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3) will strengthen the legislation says Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley. "We need to ensure that the legislative changes we put in place work ... More >>
Welfare changes save taxpayers millions
Monday, 8 August 2011, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says Future Focus changes implemented last September have saved taxpayers more than $6 million. “The changes implemented last September as a pre-cursor to major reforms introduced clear obligations and ... More >>
Amendments will unleash Maori aquaculture
Monday, 8 August 2011, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
An update to the Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill will smooth the pathway to settlement of Maori commercial aquaculture claims, and allow trial farming of high-value finfish in a Coromandel Marine Farming Zone, says Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita ... More >>
PM welcomes visit from Tongan counterpart
Monday, 8 August 2011, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Lord Siale 'Ataonogo Tu'ivakano will arrive in New Zealand tomorrow on his first visit as Prime Minister of Tonga, Prime Minister John Key announced today. “Tonga and New Zealand have a strong and lengthy relationship, forged over decades of working ... More >>
Parent to Parent Awareness Week
Monday, 8 August 2011, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
I am so pleased to be able to pay tribute to Parent to Parent as a national organisation – and in doing so, to honour the amazing role that parents play in supporting children and families with disabilities. More >>
Minister saddened by death of Nancy Wake
Monday, 8 August 2011, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
The world has lost an inspirational and courageous woman with the passing of World War II resistance leader Nancy Wake, Veterans' Affairs Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
Bonding Scheme takes 429 more health grads
Sunday, 7 August 2011, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 7 August 2011 Media statement Bonding Scheme takes 429 more health grads For the third year in a row, registration for the government's Voluntary Bonding Scheme has exceeded expectations. Health Minister Tony Ryall says, ... More >>
Hobsonville motorway to open six months ahead of schedule
Saturday, 6 August 2011, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key and Transport Minister Steven Joyce will this morning officially open the new Hobsonville motorway in Auckland – six months ahead of schedule. More >>
Funding approved for new Tauranga Station
Friday, 5 August 2011, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins Minister of Police 5 August 2011 Media Statement Funding approved for new Tauranga Station More >>
MP welcomes changes to education in Tamaki
Friday, 5 August 2011, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Maungakiekie MP, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, welcomes the announced changes to schooling in Tamaki to strengthen education in our community. Following consultation with nine schools, as well as parents and the local community, The Minister of Education, Hon ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Breastfeeding week : The Big Latch On!
Friday, 5 August 2011, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Breastfeeding week : The Big Latch On! Friday 5 August 2011, 10.30am Choices Kahungunu Health and Community Services, Hastings Speech I was delighted to be invited to the Big Latch on 2011 . It is a wonderful thought that today we are part of a global ... More >>
