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Second synthetic cannabis product recalled within days
Saturday, 2 July 2011, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Associate Minister of Health Saturday, 2 July 2011 Media Release Second synthetic cannabis product recalled within days More >>
PM welcomes visit from King Tupou V
Saturday, 2 July 2011, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister July 2 2011 Media Statement PM welcomes visit from King Tupou V More >>
Coleman: HortNZ Recognised Seasonal Employer Conference
Friday, 1 July 2011, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning. It is a pleasure to be invited to speak at the RSE Employers’ Conference this year, as we head into the fifth season of the RSE scheme. More >>
Coleman: EDANZ National Economic Development Forum
Friday, 1 July 2011, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning everyone, it’s my pleasure to step in today for my colleague Dr Mapp who’s in the United States and speak at this year’s EDANZ’s conference. More >>
Guy: Bravery Awards to members of NZ Fire Service
Friday, 1 July 2011, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a real pleasure to host this event here in Parliament today, where we celebrate the achievements of two firefighters who have been recognised with New Zealand Bravery Awards – Mervyn Neil and Peter Hanne. More >>
New Appointments to Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Friday, 1 July 2011, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia has announced three appointments to the Board of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, each for a period of six years from 1 July 2011. More >>
Electoral Commission deputy chair appointed
Friday, 1 July 2011, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today announced the appointment of Jane Huria as a member and Deputy Chair of the Electoral Commission. More >>
Ryall: Mid Winter Dialogues, University of Otago
Friday, 1 July 2011, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
First up, I’d like to thank the many health professionals and students in the room for their outstanding leadership and efforts during and after the series of Canterbury earthquakes. More >>
Govt amends rating valuation process for greater Christchurc
Friday, 1 July 2011, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The rating valuation systems for two Canterbury councils have been changed from 30 June 2011 following the devastating earthquakes that have struck the region, Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson said today. More >>
Sir John Anderson to chair Financial Summit
Friday, 1 July 2011, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Sir John Anderson will chair the Government's Financial Summit which will target unscrupulous credit companies, Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Power announced today. More >>
NZ one of top five for investment in petroleum exploration
Friday, 1 July 2011, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
A global survey of around 500 petroleum companies has ranked New Zealand as the fifth best country for investment in oil and gas exploration, says Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata. More >>
Appointments made to CRI boards
Friday, 1 July 2011, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Wayne Mapp has announced new appointments and reappointments to the boards of Crown research institutes, effective today. More >>
EPA to improve NZ's environmental management
Friday, 1 July 2011, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
The start of the new standalone Environmental Protection Authority tomorrow will provide stronger and better coordinated central government leadership on environmental regulation, Environment Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
New era for legal aid begins today
Friday, 1 July 2011, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
The biggest overhaul of the legal aid system in a decade comes into force today. More >>
More services for victims of crime from today
Friday, 1 July 2011, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Victims of serious crime and sexual violence will be able to apply for additional support and services from today. More >>
Ulmer Joins Anti-Doping Agency
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully has announced the appointment of Olympian Sarah Ulmer to the Drug Free Sport New Zealand Board. More >>
Commerce Minister Announces Delegations for Associate
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power has announced the delegations for new Associate Commerce Minister Craig Foss. More >>
Focus on literacy and numeracy paying off
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says the government’s focus on foundation skills has seen the number of adults accessing programmes with a strong literacy and numeracy component more than quadruple since 2008. More >>
Govt provides $16m for Canty DHB quake costs
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has pledged a special payment of up to $16 million to Canterbury District Health Board for earthquake related costs in the 2010/11 financial year ending today. More >>
Regulations released for anti-money laundering
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Entities subject to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 have two years to be compliant, following today’s publication of the regulations and commencement order. More >>
