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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 >>
New initiative to support community-led development
Monday, 23 May 2011, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia today announced a new initiative to support community-led development. More >>
Key: Speech to National Party Mainland Regional Conference
Sunday, 22 May 2011, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
John Key National MP Speech 22 May 2011 Speech to National Party Mainland Regional Conference Welcome to the 2011 National Party Mainland Regional Conference. I’d like to thank you all for being here today. You are loyal National Party members ... More >>
Dunne: Earthquake tax bill passes
Sunday, 22 May 2011, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Canterbury earthquake tax bill passed yesterday will provide businesses and individuals with practical help and certainty in their tax affairs in the wake of the September and February earthquakes, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said. More >>
Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Manuhiri
Saturday, 21 May 2011, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 21 May 2011 Media Statement Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Manuhiri T The Crown today signed a Deed of Settlement for all historical Treaty claims with Ngāti Manuhiri, ... More >>
Minister attends commemorations in Crete
Friday, 20 May 2011, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is representing New Zealand at ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Crete this weekend. The Minister and Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Rhys Jones will attend a commemoration service and wreath-laying ... More >>
District Court Judges appointed
Friday, 20 May 2011, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today announced the appointments of David Ruth, of Christchurch, and Barney Thomas, currently residing in the Netherlands, as District Court Judges. Judge Ruth was admitted to the bar in 1974. He was a partner ... More >>
National Selects Sam Collins as Wigram Candidate
Friday, 20 May 2011, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
National Party Wigram Electorate Chair Bob Shearing is pleased to announce that Sam Collins will be the Party’s Wigram candidate for the upcoming General Election. “The National Party values the support we receive from Wigram and we are delighted ... More >>
PM announces appointments for Lt Gen Mateparae
Friday, 20 May 2011, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced that the Queen has approved the appointment of Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General Designate, as an Additional Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit and as an Additional Companion ... More >>
More funding for children in care
Friday, 20 May 2011, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced $43.7 million for services for children in care as part of the Government’s focus on children. “My heart sings when I think about the massive investment we are putting into some of our most ... More >>
Speech to Battle of Crete 70th Anniversary Reception
Friday, 20 May 2011, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon everyone. It is a privilege to be speaking here today as Minister of Veterans’ Affairs. It is great to see so many people gathered here as we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. I would like to acknowledge the distinguished ... More >>
Crete veterans honoured at Parliament
Friday, 20 May 2011, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Sixteen veterans of the Battle of Crete were today honoured at a reception at Parliament on the 70th anniversary of the famous Second World War battle. The reception was hosted by Veterans’ Affairs Minister Judith Collins who paid tribute to the courage ... More >>
Key - Post Budget Speech To Trans-Tasman Business Circle
Friday, 20 May 2011, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen I am very proud to be leading a Government that is doing the right thing by New Zealanders. And I am proud to be leading a Government that has faced the challenges of the last few years and is putting New Zealand on a path to ... More >>
Budget Speech: John Key to Trans-Tasman Business Circle
Friday, 20 May 2011, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very proud to be leading a Government that is doing the right thing by New Zealanders. And I am proud to be leading a Government that has faced the challenges of the last few years and is putting New Zealand on a path to ... More >>
Kawerau Rheumatic Fever Prevention Launch
Friday, 20 May 2011, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to help you celebrate the official launch of the Kawerau Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme. More >>
English takes Budget message to investors
Friday, 20 May 2011, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English leaves on 23 May for Singapore and Hong Kong, where he will speak to business, investment and political leaders about New Zealand’s progress in building faster growth and higher national savings. More >>
Conference celebrates volunteers and looks to the future
Friday, 20 May 2011, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Hekia Parata says next week’s Volunteering New Zealand Conference will recognise the efforts of ordinary Kiwis who have gone out of their way to help others, and look at ways the sector ... More >>
Social Services Committee to visit Australia
Friday, 20 May 2011, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Social Services Committee will visit Australia from 23 May 2011 to 27 May 2011, Dr The Rt Hon Lockwood Smith announced today. The visit is part of the select committee exchange that takes place annually between the parliaments of New Zealand and Australia. More >>
Gallantry Allowance to increase
Friday, 20 May 2011, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
The rate at which the War Disablement Pension Gallantry Allowance is paid will increase from 9 June 2011, Minister of Veterans' Affairs Judith Collins announced today The allowance is paid to veterans who receive a War Disablement Pension and have one ... More >>
