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Budget 2011: ACC turnaround delivers taxpayer savings
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Improved performance by ACC in the Non-Earners’ Account has freed up $638 million of taxpayer funding over the next four years, Finance Minister Bill English and ACC Minister Nick Smith announced today. More >>
McCully to travel to Tonga and Cook Islands
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, is visiting Tonga and the Cook Islands this week to meet with leaders and hold talks on New Zealand’s programme of development assistance to the Pacific. More >>
PM presents inaugural award to top scholar
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Christ’s College student David Bellamy is the inaugural winner of the Prime Minister’s Award for Academic Excellence. Prime Minister John Key presented the award at the Top Scholar Award ceremony at Government House today. The Prime Minister’s Award ... More >>
New TAIC Deputy Chief Commissioner appointed
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Helen Cull QC has been appointed as Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), says Transport Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
PGP funding positive sign for honey industry
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
A successful bid by a Manuka honey industry consortium for Primary Growth Partnership funding is a sign the industry has the potential to grow significantly, says Agriculture Minister David Carter. More >>
Budget to rein in deficit, set path to surplus - English
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Budget next week will set a credible path back to budget surplus, after Government financial statements today confirmed a $10.2 billion operating deficit before gains and losses for the nine months to 31 March, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Outstanding response to community forum
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has applauded the many applications received for membership of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Community Forum. More >>
New Guides for assessing and repairing leaky homes
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Two new, practical Guides for diagnosing and fixing leaky homes will benefit architects, designers, councils and homeowners, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson said today. The documents: Weathertightness: Guide to the Diagnosis of Leaky Buildings ... More >>
Minister visits Kermadec Islands
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson will join volunteers and artists from the Pew Charitable Trust aboard the HMNZS Otago today on a resupply mission to the Kermadec Islands. More >>
Mine safety audit reveals no major safety failures
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
An independent audit of the safety of New Zealand's underground coal mines has found that while some improvements can be made there is no evidence that a dangerous situation is imminent at any of the four mines, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. More >>
Next steps on water reform
Monday, 9 May 2011, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for the Environment Hon David Carter Minister of Agriculture Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Maori Affairs More >>
Budget 2011: Lifting investment in irrigation
Monday, 9 May 2011, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Carter Minister of Agriculture 9 May 2011 Media Statement Budget 2011: Lifting investment in irrigation More >>
Budget 2011: New fresh water clean-up fund
Monday, 9 May 2011, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced the establishment of a new contestable fund to help councils and communities clean-up nationally significant water bodies polluted by poor historic management. “We have a number of significant rivers and ... More >>
A fresh start for fresh water
Monday, 9 May 2011, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for the Environment Hon David Carter Minister of Agriculture 9 May 2011 Media Statement A fresh start for fresh water More >>
Hutt Valley diabetes nurses authorised to prescribe
Monday, 9 May 2011, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today congratulated Hutt Valley DHB diabetes nurses who are among the first New Zealand registered nurses to independently prescribe medication to their patients. More >>
Minister supports central city community expo
Monday, 9 May 2011, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has commended Christchurch City Council on organising this weekend’s community expo ‘Share an Idea’ for people to give their views on the re-development of Christchurch’s central city. More >>
New award for New Zealand’s top student
Monday, 9 May 2011, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says a new award for New Zealand’s top scholarship student will be presented at a ceremony in Wellington tomorrow. More >>
New lottery appointments for Wellington/Wairarapa
Monday, 9 May 2011, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of David Ogden as presiding member of the Lottery Wellington/Wairarapa Community Distribution Committee. More >>
Govt investigating Clifford Bay sea terminal
Monday, 9 May 2011, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
The government has asked transport officials to investigate the use of Clifford Bay in Marlborough as a new sea freight terminal to improve links between major cities in the North and South Islands, and as a further catalyst for South Island economic ... More >>
Groser welcomes Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry
Sunday, 8 May 2011, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Government
8 May 2011 Media Statement Groser welcomes Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry to New Zealand More >>
