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Reappointments to New Zealand Racing Board
Monday, 1 August 2011, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Craig Foss today announced the reappointment of Warren Bell, Dr Alan Jackson and Thayne Green to the New Zealand Racing Board’s (NZRB) governing body. “It is vital that the NZRB displays leadership to work to improve the industry’s ... More >>
SmartGate trial to streamline trans-Tasman travel
Monday, 1 August 2011, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Minister for Customs Maurice Williamson and Australian Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor today welcomed the launch of the SmartGate trans-Tasman trial. The trial will involve the integration of New Zealand’s and Australia’s ... More >>
Nick Smith Speech: ETS Performance and Outlook
Monday, 1 August 2011, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Can I particularly acknowledge the Hon Mark Dreyfus, Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change & Energy Efficiency, and all our guests from Australia that we are honoured to host at this 7th Climate Change and Business Conference. More >>
ETS report shows scheme working well
Monday, 1 August 2011, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
The first annual report of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme shows it is working well, emissions are being reduced and it is driving new investment in forestry and renewable electricity, Climate Change Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Government to sign Relationship Accord with Communities
Friday, 29 July 2011, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector 29 July 2011 Media statement Government to sign Relationship Accord with Communities More >>
Australia, NZ Police and Emergency Management Meeting
Friday, 29 July 2011, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Australian and New Zealand Police and Emergency Management Ministers met jointly for the first time today in Wellington. Police and Emergency Management Ministers have previously met through separate ministerial councils. More >>
Investigations continuing into Kilbirnie superette robbery
Friday, 29 July 2011, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Wellington CIB are continuing to investigate an attempted robbery of a Kilbirnie superette on Sunday night (24 July 2011). More >>
Two men arrested in connection to Masterton aggravated robbe
Friday, 29 July 2011, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Two men will appear in the Masterton District Court today charged in connection to an aggravated robbery at a Church Street address on Tuesday night. More >>
Lakes DHB – Rotorua Hospital Redevelopment
Friday, 29 July 2011, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me back to officially open the first stage of the Rotorua Hospital redevelopment. More >>
First stage of $83m Rotorua Hospital revamp opens
Friday, 29 July 2011, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall is today opening a new three level building at Rotorua Hospital marking the completion of stage one of an $83-million redevelopment. More >>
Lakes DHB adds 433 years of life to community
Friday, 29 July 2011, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has congratulated the Lakes District Health Board for achieving 100 per cent in the ‘Better Help for Smokers to Quit’ preventive health target, in the last quarter. More >>
New Zealand Blood Service & DHB appointments
Friday, 29 July 2011, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced re-appointments to the New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) board, and a new appointment to the Lakes District Health Board. More >>
Communications upgrade for hearing & speech impaired
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Deaf, deaf-blind, speech and hearing-impaired community will soon benefit from an expanded range of communication services, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Steven Joyce, announced today. New services to be progressively introduced ... More >>
Government welcomes GSFA review findings
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English today welcomed a largely positive review of the Government Superannuation Fund Authority (GSFA). The independent review, which is required every five years, was carried out by JANA Investment Advisers and tabled in Parliament ... More >>
Leaky Homes Financial Assistance Package available
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s leaky homes Financial Assistance Package will be available from tomorrow, Friday 29 July, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson said today. Under the package, qualifying homeowners will receive a 25 per cent contribution ... More >>
New appointments to Gambling Commission
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced two new appointments to the Gambling Commission. More >>
Industry training sector delivering better results
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
The government’s push for more accountability in industry training is starting to pay off with a big increase in credit achievement, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Kaiapoi speculation unfair and disappointing
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says speculation by The Christchurch Press and others that a decision about orange zoned land in Kaiapoi is due next week is irresponsible. More >>
Mangere Clan Lab exposed following fire
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
On Sunday 24 July Police and Fire were called to a fire which broke out in the garage of a Mangere address at about 5:15pm. The fire caused extensive damage to the garage and a nearby sleep-out. More >>
Maternity quality and safety programme launched
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says the Government is delivering on its plan to improve maternity services in New Zealand. More >>
