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Pacific radio moves Southside
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific radio stations Niu FM and 531pi are relocating to new studios in South Auckland, Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today. Dr Coleman confirmed the National Pacific Radio Trust has secured a special $725,000 grant from NZ On Air ... More >>
Government increases focus on restorative justice
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is increasing funding for adult restorative justice by $2 million, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. Mr Power said restorative justice helps address the harm done to victims, holds offenders to account for their crimes, and ... More >>
Animal welfare strategy moves ahead
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has today announced steps to further improve New Zealand's animal welfare system. More >>
Closer to home dialysis for Waitemata and Auckland residents
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today opened a state of the art, $9.2 million Dialysis Centre at North Shore Hospital - enabling Waitemata renal patients to receive their care closer to home. More >>
Respect not threats for our seniors
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Senior Citizens Minister Craig Foss says older people need to be aware of their rights, and the services and resources that are available to them. More >>
Renewable electricity generation continues to increase
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Renewables now make up 79 per cent of New Zealand's electricity generation, Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata, announced today. More >>
Consultation on ECE Taskforce report
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has launched an eight-week consultation on the recently-released independent Early Childhood Education Taskforce report. More >>
Tim Groser Speech: Trans-Pacific Partnership: State of Play
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tim Groser, Minister of Trade New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, 14 June 2011. More >>
Coleman: English New Zealand AGM
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
It is now 20 years since English New Zealand was formed by a group of young entrepreneurs wanting to market New Zealand internationally as a preferred destination for English language students. More >>
$12m fund to test new health treatments
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering $12 million over four years to trial health innovations and new technologies that improve patient care. More >>
More funding to grow volume of social housing
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
An appropriation of $40 million dollars for 2011/12 will be used to grow the volume of social, affordable and niche housing provided by the third sector, says Housing Minister Phil Heatley. More >>
After-tax wages outstrip prices in March year
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
After-tax wages continue to rise faster than prices, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Families Get More Direct Help From New Family Violence Fund
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Community organisations directly responding to the needs of families and whānau experiencing family violence will receive most of the funding under the Family Centred Services Fund announced by Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment, ... More >>
McCully to visit Vanuatu and Solomon Islands
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, is travelling to Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands this week to meet with leaders ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum in Auckland later this year. More >>
Heatley: Speech to the Seafood Industry Council Conference
Monday, 13 June 2011, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
In response to some of the supporting comments from the audience let me begin by saying how very proud I am, and every kiwi should be, of New Zealand’s Quota Management System. More >>
Court security enhancements continue
Monday, 13 June 2011, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Palmerston North Court will be the first of six additional courts to operate a baggage x-ray machine during security screening, further improving the safety of court users, Minister for Courts Georgina te Heuheu QSO announced today. More >>
Prime Minister to visit India with trade delegation
Monday, 13 June 2011, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Developing an already strong relationship and boosting two way trade will be the focus of Prime Minister John Key’s upcoming visit to India. More >>
Discussions underway on International Convention Centre
Sunday, 12 June 2011, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Carter Acting Minister for Economic Development 12 June 2011 Media Statement Discussions underway on International Convention Centre More >>
Convention centre development moves ahead
Sunday, 12 June 2011, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced negotiations with SkyCity to build a large international convention centre in Auckland, a project which would boost tourism, create jobs, and put New Zealand on the map as a business events destination. More >>
D Carter: Federated Farmers High Country Conference
Friday, 10 June 2011, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
For many of you, this is probably the first time you have been here since the two earthquakes. I’m sure you have seen for yourselves some of the damage to our city as you made your way here today. More >>
