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Siege Police officers honoured
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today congratulated 10 Police officers involved in the Napier siege in 2009 who received New Zealand Bravery Awards at a ceremony at Government House in Wellington. More >>
Turia: Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony with Karanga Te Kere Whanau Trust More >>
Heatley: Speech to the Christchurch Housing Forum
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
When I asked Helen Gatonyi who I should acknowledge today she specifically asked that I acknowledge each and every one of you. I understand Christchurch Housing Forum members have worked incredibly hard to house those in need over what has been a very ... More >>
New District Court Judge appointed
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland lawyer Claire Marie Ryan has been appointed a District Court Judge, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
New chair for Queen Elizabeth II Trust
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson today announced the appointment of James Guild as the new chairperson of the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust Board following the retirement of Sir Brian Lochore. More >>
Injustice settled over Taumarunui lands
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown has paid $250,000 to settle an injustice created in 1997, when the Karanga Te Kere Whānau Trust lands near Taumarunui were not included in the Māori Reserved Land Amendment Act. More >>
New rules for a fairer social housing system
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to the way Housing New Zealand delivers state housing will make the system fairer for everyone, says Housing Minister Phil Heatley. More >>
Collaboration key to cleaning up Waituna Lagoon
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Greater collaboration from the regional council, farmers, environmentalists, iwi, and the Government is needed to reverse declining water quality in Southland’s Waituna Lagoon, Environment Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Govt moves to cut transport red tape
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has approved changes to transport planning legislation as part of ongoing efforts to cut unnecessary red tape and get New Zealand moving. More >>
DHBs to trial endoscopy improvement tool
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced that four District Health Boards (DHBs) will trial a programme to lift performance in endoscopy units and make procedures such as colonoscopy a more comfortable experience. More >>
Maori women’s contribution to Aotearoa NZ celebrated
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Women’s Affairs, Hekia Parata, will host two events tomorrow to celebrate the contribution Maori women make to the economy and to society. More >>
Film Co-Production Agreement signed with India
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says the signing of a Film Co-Production Agreement between New Zealand and India will be a great boost to the film industries in both countries. More >>
PM announces Education Initiative with India
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key announced today an agreement between India and New Zealand to progress a joint Prime Ministerial Education Initiative between the two countries. More >>
Joint Statement on the State Visit of PM of NZ
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister of New Zealand H.E. Mr John Key paid a state visit to India from 26-30 June at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh. The New Zealand Prime Minister was accompanied by the Trade Minister Hon Tim Groser, ... More >>
PM Announces Acting Chief Executive of GCSB
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced that Simon Murdoch has agreed to be the acting Chief Executive and Director of the Government Communications Security Bureau. More >>
New appointments to Plumbers, Gasfitters, Drainlayers Board
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Maurice Williamson has made three new appointments to the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board. More >>
Cabinet updates securities regulations
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to update the Securities Regulations 2009, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today. More >>
National cardiac surgery update released
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Tony Ryall has released a National Cardiac Surgery Update detailing recent improvements in cardiac surgery in New Zealand. More >>
Minister promoting NZ-US science links
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Science and Innovation Wayne Mapp is on his way to the United States this week to help promote New Zealand companies at the Bio International Convention in Washington DC. More >>
Hon David Carter Speech UN Food and Agriculture Organisation
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Statement to UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Conference, Rome Mr Chairman, Secretary-General, distinguished delegates. More >>
