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New freedom camping laws announced

Sunday, 15 May 2011, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government

New laws and policy to better manage freedom camping were announced today by Environment Minister and Acting Conservation Minister Nick Smith at the Motor Caravan Association’s Annual General Meeting in Kaiteriteri, Nelson. More >>

New efficiency standards for products to save $360 million

Friday, 13 May 2011, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Seven new energy efficiency standards for products and appliances, that passed into regulation this week, are expected to create net savings of $360 million for the country by 2020, says Acting Minister of Energy and Resources Hekia Parata. More >>

Trans-Tasman Exercise to strengthen our borders

Friday, 13 May 2011, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand Customs Minister Maurice Williamson and Australian Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O'Connor have welcomed today's successful completion of Exercise Tasman Union. More >>

Asset transfer set to benefit consumers

Friday, 13 May 2011, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government

Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata, today announced details of the transfer of the Tekapo A and B power stations from state-owned electricity generator-retailers Meridian to Genesis Energy. More >>

Prime Minister to address Australian Parliament

Friday, 13 May 2011, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key will travel to Australia next month to take up an invitation from Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard to be the first New Zealand Prime Minister to address the Australian Parliament. "The invitation to address the Australian ... More >>

Civil Defence Minister Meets UN Secretary-General

Friday, 13 May 2011, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister John Carter has met with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. Both are attending the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva this week. More >>

Government backing community organisations

Friday, 13 May 2011, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government

Community organisations will get more support today from the Community Response Fund says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>

Com Com recommendation on broadband regulation accepted

Friday, 13 May 2011, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, has accepted the Commerce Commission's 16 December 2010 Resale Service Report recommendations to remove resale regulation of retail broadband and data services, and resale regulation ... More >>

Tariana Turia Speech: Launch of Marae Accessibility Toolkit

Friday, 13 May 2011, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government

I am absolutely rapt to be here today, to celebrate the launch of Te Whakaaheitanga Marae Accessibility Toolkit. More >>

Retirement Villages Association re-housing assistance

Friday, 13 May 2011, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today welcomed the Retirement Village Association's announcement of a housing assistance package to for the former residents of Kate Sheppard Gardens. More >>

Financial Package for Owners of Leaky Homes Moves Closer

Thursday, 12 May 2011, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government

A financial assistance package for leaky home owners is a step closer with the having its second reading of a Bill in Parliament today, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says. More >>

Entries open for PM’s Science Prizes

Thursday, 12 May 2011, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Entries open next Monday for one of New Zealand’s most respected science honours, the 2011 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes. The prizes are being presented for the third year and are worth $1 million. More >>

Budget 2011: Canterbury trades training boost

Thursday, 12 May 2011, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2011 will provide up to $42 million for trades training for the Canterbury region, Tertiary education Minister Steven Joyce says. Funding is being set aside for up to 1500 additional training places as part of a comprehensive cross-agency ... More >>

Government takes responsible approach to AMI

Thursday, 12 May 2011, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Documents released today show the Government has taken a balanced and responsible approach in providing a back-up financial support package for AMI policyholders, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

PM announces Te Tai Tokerau by-election date

Thursday, 12 May 2011, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has announced that the date for a by-election in Te Tai Tokerau will be Saturday 25 June, 2011. More >>

Minister welcomes Roger Sutton to CERA

Thursday, 12 May 2011, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery 12 May 2011 Media Statement Minister welcomes Roger Sutton to CERA Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed today's announcement by the State Services Commissioner ... More >>

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