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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 >>
Super rises 19% under National, PM tells Greypower
Saturday, 7 May 2011, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
In a speech to Greypower today, Prime Minister John Key told the audience at their AGM in Hamilton that the National Government has delivered to superannuitants and will continue to do so. More >>
Speech: Parata - National Council of Women
Saturday, 7 May 2011, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Women’s Affairs 7 May 2011 Speech Notes Speech to: The National Council of Women of New Zealand Wellington Greetings, it is a pleasure to be here to open to new premises of the National Council of Women of New Zealand. ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Be Launch
Friday, 6 May 2011, 9:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Firstly, may I acknowledge, John Allen, Chair on the Board of Be.Institute, Chair of the New Zealand Employers Disability Network and Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, for your visionary leadership in establishing ... More >>
Business migration hits $562m
Friday, 6 May 2011, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Over $560 million in potential investment capital is poised to flow into the New Zealand economy, and changes to the Government’s business migration scheme will increase investment further, says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Rugby World Cup - Christchurch
Friday, 6 May 2011, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Ticket sales for Rugby World Cup games transferred from Christchurch will commence shortly, said Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully. Rugby New Zealand 2011 has provided refunds to all ticket-holders for the transferred matches, and will offer ... More >>
McCully names Consul-General to Hong Kong
Friday, 6 May 2011, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Consul-General in Hong Kong will be Robert Kaiwai, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. Resident in Hong Kong, the Consul General is also cross-accredited to Macau. More >>
Lay members of High Court appointed
Friday, 6 May 2011, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Three new lay members of the High Court have been appointed under the Commerce Act, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Lay members assist the Court in cases involving appeals from decisions of the Commerce Commission and in other ... More >>
Pacific Healthcare students rewarded
Friday, 6 May 2011, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 200 Pacific scholarships are being awarded at this year's Pacific Health Workforce Awards in Auckland. "To have so many successful candidates of such outstanding calibre is very good news for overall Pacific health outcomes," says Pacific Island ... More >>
Power: Working with Sexual Violence Symposium
Friday, 6 May 2011, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
I’d like to begin by expressing my appreciation for the open and co-operative way in which you’ve engaged with me and my officials over the past two-and-a-half years. More >>
Road victims’ families to benefit from Offender Levy
Friday, 6 May 2011, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Families of victims killed as a result of a criminal act, such as dangerous driving causing death or careless use of a firearm causing death, will soon have access to more Government-funded support, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. More >>
More support for victims of sexual violence, serious crime
Friday, 6 May 2011, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today announced more support for victims of sexual violence and serious crime at the Working with Sexual Violence Symposium in Auckland. More >>
Vulnerable Children to Benefit from Maternity Services
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Extra funding for Wellchild services will make a real difference by focusing on first time mothers says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. The $21.3m for Wellchild is part of a $54.5m package announced by Health Minister Tony Ryall today. More >>
Bright Future for Innovation in Maori Economy
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Science and Innovation Wayne Mapp has welcomed the Maori Economy, Science and Innovation report released today by Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples. More >>
Road safety legislation passes
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport legislation designed to improve the safety of young drivers and crack down on high-risk drivers has today passed in Parliament. More >>
Showcasing of New Zealand
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Rugby World Cup Murray McCully says 16 different industry sectors have joined a nationwide business showcasing campaign to capture business leverage from the Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament. More >>
Police, Customs deliver another blow to P trade
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The seizure of 67.6kg of precursor drugs in Auckland this week was the result of great investigative work by Police and Customs, Minister of Police Judith Collins and Minister of Customs Maurice Williamson said today. More >>
Budget 2011: $54.5m extra for mothers, babies
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Government today announced new initiatives for maternity services and to help new mothers and their babies. More >>
DVD: national anthem in English, Māori and NZ Sign Language
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Launch of DVD of the national anthem in English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language More >>
New on-line tool to boost licensed builder scheme
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Maurice Williamson Minister for Building and Construction 5 May 2011 Media Statement New on-line tool to boost licensed builder scheme A new on-line service will allow Licensed Building Practitioners to register their skills and expertise on the internet, ... More >>
