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Port reclamation fast-tracked to assist recovery
Wednesday, 25 May 2011, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
The government has approved the fast-tracking of a 10-hectare reclamation of Lyttelton's Port using rubble from Christchurch's earthquakes, Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Environment Minister Nick Smith announced today. More >>
NZ to join elite geothermal partnership
Wednesday, 25 May 2011, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to seek membership of the International Partnership for Geothermal Technology (IPGT), Science and Innovation Minister Wayne Mapp announced today. More >>
Funding for feasibility study on new Chatham Islands wharf
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
$160,000 for a new feasibility study will help evaluate options for the Waitangi wharf in the Chatham Islands, says Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
New national standard on contaminated soil
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced a new National Environment Standard on contaminated soil saying clear rules are needed for councils to manage public health risks. More >>
Tui Mine clean-up funding announced
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
A $16.2 million clean-up fund for New Zealand's most dangerous contaminated site at Tui Mine on Mt Te Aroha was announced today by the Government as part of an agreement with local councils and the Green Party. More >>
Govt works with Greens on contaminated sites
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Government and the Green Party today signed an agreed work programme to improve management of New Zealand's contaminated sites. More >>
UFB will transform education system
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Government Ministers Anne Tolley and Steven Joyce say ultra fast broadband to schools will transform the education system by enhancing the way teachers teach and children learn. More >>
Broadband boost for healthcare services
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Healthcare services will make huge gains thanks to the government's ultra fast broadband (UFB) initiative. The UFB will make the transfer of information and services much simpler and faster, says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Claims hit 159,000 as deadline passes
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the Earthquake Commission (EQC) had received 159,318 claims from the 22 February earthquake when the deadline for claims passed at midnight last night. More >>
PM welcomes deal to deliver ultra fast broadband
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the announcement of a deal with two further providers to deliver ultra fast broadband to New Zealanders. More >>
Broadband boost will support recovery
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the roll out of ultra fast broadband to Canterbury homes, businesses, schools and healthcare centres will provide a boost to the region and support recovery following the September and February ... More >>
World-beating ultra fast broadband for Christchurch
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
The government will partner with the Christchurch City Council's company Enable Networks to bring ultra fast broadband to every home and business in the city. More >>
Ultra Fast Broadband deal puts NZ ahead of the pack
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
The government has today reached agreements with Telecom New Zealand and Enable Networks that will complete the roll out of ultra fast broadband (UFB) to 75% of New Zealanders where they live, work and study. More >>
Maori broadband group has mandate extended
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
The mandate of Nga Pu Waea, the Maori working group on rural broadband, is to be extended to include the UFB network, the Government announced today. More >>
Collins Comments
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
It‘s been a tough few years for New Zealand. When National came into office, the global financial crisis was at its peak, and our economy had shrunk 3 percent in a year. More >>
We Care Social Awareness Campaign
Monday, 23 May 2011, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Government
If you were to explain the concept of ‘care’ to someone who had English as a second language, it would no doubt create confusion. More >>
McCully to Visit Japan and Indonesia
Monday, 23 May 2011, 5:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully starts a visit to Japan and Indonesia tonight for bilateral discussions on regional economic events, the TPP free trade agreement, and regional security issues. More >>
New Kathmandu facility great news
Monday, 23 May 2011, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he’s encouraged and delighted with today’s news that listed Australasian outdoor clothing and equipment company Kathmandu Holdings will build a new national distribution centre in Christchurch. More >>
Youth Week events happening around New Zealand
Monday, 23 May 2011, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the 2011 Youth Week theme for young New Zealanders to ‘Step Up, Be Heard, and Take Responsibility’. More >>
$1.5m to complete trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff
Monday, 23 May 2011, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
The Department of Conservation will receive $1.5 million in Budget 2011 to help the Te Araroa Trust substantially complete the Te Araroa Trail Long Pathway from Cape Reinga to Bluff, Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson says. More >>
