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Deed of Settlement initialled with Rongowhakaata in whare
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown today initialled a Deed of Settlement for all historical Treaty claims with Rongowhakaata, one of the three Turanga iwi, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. Initialling signals the end of substantive ... More >>
PM on media reports about Israeli nationals
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today said the unusual circumstances surrounding a group of Israeli nationals caught up in February’s earthquake in Christchurch were fully investigated and no evidence was found of a link between the group and Israeli intelligence. More >>
Fresh Start reforms in operation: a progress report
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has today publicly released a progress report on Fresh Start Youth Justice reforms. More >>
Government programmes help young people
Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says the Government has maintained a high priority on young people with a particular focus on employment. “This Government has spent millions on upskilling young people, getting them work experience and that ... More >>
Submissions sought on raw milk rules
Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Consultation on the rules by which independent milk processors can access raw milk from Fonterra is now underway, Agriculture Minister David Carter announced today. The Raw Milk Regulations form a key part of the decade-old dairy industry regulatory ... More >>
Reshaping high performance sport
Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Murray McCully, has announced the inaugural board of directors for the new organisation "High Performance Sport New Zealand." More >>
Probation compliance rates double
Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
More staff and improved work practices have resulted in Community Probation Services (CPS) doubling community work compliance rates since 2009, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
New appointments to NZTE Board
Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister David Carter today welcomed the appointments of Karen Fistonich and Robin Hapi to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board. More >>
Residence path for religious workers confirmed
Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Religious communities across New Zealand will benefit from changes giving religious workers a pathway to residence, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today. More >>
Wellington Kindergarten Association Conference 2011
Monday, 18 July 2011, 10:45 pm | New Zealand Government
I wanted to start this afternoon’s proceedings by acknowledging the legacy of the late Dame Katerina Mataira; a leader of the people through her wonderful way with words, and her passion for the revival and regeneration of te reo More >>
Whanganui Iwi On-account Settlement Bill
Monday, 18 July 2011, 10:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Tēnā koe anō hoki, Mr Assistant Speaker Robertson, i tēnei pō. Ka nui te harikoa ko koe anō rā e noho nei, i te torona tapu o te Whare Pāremata i tēnei pō, e whakarongo nei ki ngā kōrero. He mea whakatinana tēnei i te whakatau i hainatia ... More >>
Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Amendment Bill
Monday, 18 July 2011, 10:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Tēnā koe, Mr Assistant Speaker Robertson. Kia ora tātou katoa i tēnei ahiahi i a tātou e wānanga nei i tēnei o ngā pire Weathertight Homes Resolution Services (Financial Assistance Package) Amendment Bill . He wā poto noa iho ki a au engari ... More >>
Television New Zealand Amendment Bill
Monday, 18 July 2011, 10:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Tēnā koe, Mr Deputy Speaker . Kia ora anō tātau e te Whare. He wā poto noa iho tēnei kua tukuna mai ai ki a au, ki te whakatakoto i ngā whakaaro o te Pāti Māori. Me pēnei rawa te kōrero mai i te tīmatanga o tēnei o ngā pire i roto i te Whare ... More >>
Tourism holds the key to growth in Niue
Monday, 18 July 2011, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is committed to working closely with government, private sector, and community partners in Niue to help realise the island’s full tourism potential, Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced. More >>
Labour would add $18.5b to net Crown debt
Sunday, 17 July 2011, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
17 July 2011 Media Statement Labour would add $18.5b to net Crown debt Labour’s tax theories would leave a huge hole in taxpayers’ finances over the next 15 years and add $18.5 billion dollars to net Crown debt, Associate Finance Minister Steven ... More >>
$2 million to battle humanitarian crisis in Africa
Friday, 15 July 2011, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 15 July 2011 Media Statement New Zealand to provide $2 million to battle humanitarian crisis in Africa More >>
Key Notes: Building Ties With The US
Friday, 15 July 2011, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
15 July 2011 Click here to watch my latest video journal on YouTube BUILDING TIES WITH THE UNITED STATES On Monday I'm going to the United States. This will be the last of my international travel for the year, as we head into the Rugby World Cup ... More >>
Women’s Refuge Appeal Week
Friday, 15 July 2011, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Women’s Affairs 15 July 2011 Media Statement Women’s Refuge Appeal Week – a chance to make a difference More >>
HIF funding delivers more affordable housing
Friday, 15 July 2011, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley has announced the latest round of Housing Innovation Fund (HIF) application successes. More >>
Payroll Giving hits $3m; Telecom first major corporate
Friday, 15 July 2011, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Media Statement Payroll Giving hits $3m; Telecom first major corporate on board Payroll Giving donations have hit $3 million since the scheme’s inception 18 months ago, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today as he applauded Telecom for being the ... More >>
