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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 >>
Prospective students helped to get finances sussed
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today launched an updated version of the Sussed programme which gives senior secondary school students an insight into the costs of tertiary study and the financial support available to them. More >>
Firefighters honoured for bravery
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has congratulated two firefighters on their New Zealand Bravery Awards, presented today in a ceremony at Government House in Wellington. More >>
New appointments to FSANZ board
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister for Food Safety 30 June 2011 Media Statement New appointments to FSANZ board More >>
New appointment to TVNZ board
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Barrie Saunders to the board of Television New Zealand. Mr Saunders, a co-founder of Wellington government relations firm Saunders Unsworth, has been appointed for three years. ... More >>
Fact Sheet: Queens Wharf – Construction
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
What construction has been happening on Queens Wharf? Construction has focused on redevelopment works to strengthen and repair the wharf’s sub-structure, upgrading the wharf’s surface, installing new services, repairing Shed 10 and installing ... More >>
Fact Sheet: Queens Wharf - General
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Fact Sheet Queens Wharf - General Who owns Queens Wharf? The Government and Waterfront Auckland jointly own Queens Wharf. What hours will Queens Wharf be open? Queens Wharf will be open every day of RWC 2011. Opening hours for each day are still being finalised ... More >>
Fact Sheet The REAL New Zealand Festival
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Fact Sheet The REAL New Zealand Festival A festival of Rugby. A festival of the country. More >>
Fact Sheet: Queens Wharf – Giant Rugby Ball Homecoming
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
What is the Giant Rugby Ball? The Giant Rugby Ball is a unique venue that has gained huge international exposure for New Zealand as a visitor destination in the lead up to Rugby World Cup 2011. Since being unveiled in 2007, the Ball has appeared in ... More >>
Fact Sheet Queens Wharf – RWC 2011 Fanzone
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
What is a Fanzone? Fanzones are officially part of RWC 2011. They have become an integral part of large global sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games and are extremely popular with locals and visitors alike. The benefit of Fanzones, ... More >>
Queens Wharf comes alive for Rugby World Cup 2011
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Queens Wharf comes alive for Rugby World Cup 2011 The Government and Auckland city today announced further details of plans to deliver the nation’s premier Rugby World Cup 2011 Fanzone, festival and showcase experience on Queens Wharf in Auckland. More >>
Speech; Sharples: Announcement of RWC Host Marae Event
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
• Nga mihi ki te tangata whenua o Te Whanganui a Tara, ki Te Atiawa (speakers are still being confirmed) • Nga mihi ki Te Raukura (te Wharewaka) e whakamaru ai i te tima mai i Awherika ki te Tonga a te rima o nga ra o Mahuru • He mihi ki ... More >>
‘Marae of Four Million’ Prepare to Welcome the World
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Embargoed to 1.00pm Thursday 30 June 2011 Speech notes attached - check against delivery Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Maori Affairs 30 June 2011 Media Release ‘Marae of Four Million’ Prepare to Welcome the World More >>
Speech: Opening of the Te Orewai Place Complex
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to thank Graham Martin, The Trust Board Chair; and Karin Hofmans, your Manager, for the invitation to be with you all today. More >>
Speech: Sharples - Kokiri Ngatahi Treaty settlement hui
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Pita Sharples, Minister of Maori Affairs Notes for opening Kokiri Ngatahi Treaty settlement hui 9.00am Thursday 30 June 2011, Westpac Stadium, Wellington CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY • Mihi o Ki nga tangata whenua o Te Upoko o te Ika o Ki taku hoa ... More >>
Dunne: Health Ministry to recall Kronic brand
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today announced that the Ministry of Health is recalling one of the most popular brands of the synthetic cannabis product Kronic because contains the prescription medicine phenazepam. More >>
First rural schools receive ultra fast fibre
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
The Government's roll out of fast broadband to rural New Zealand is underway today with the first three rural schools connecting to ultra fast fibre. Connecting ultra-fast broadband to schools means fibre optic cables going deep into rural New Zealand, ... More >>
PM announces Sir Edmund Hillary Fellowship
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key announced today that Indian businessman and Member of Parliament Vijay Mallya will be the next recipient of the Sir Edmund Hillary Fellowship. More >>
NZ France Joint Statement on Global Research Alliance
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Bruno Le Maire, French Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, Rural Affairs and Town and Country Planning and New Zealand Agriculture Minister David Carter, welcome the signing by 31 countries of the Charter for the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural ... More >>
Ryall: Winara Rest Home and Hospital Wing Opening
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to join you at the opening of your new 24 bed hospital wing here in Waikanae. More >>
