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Government Extends Relief to Storm-Hit Farmers
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has announced that farmers hit by severe storm in Hawke’s Bay will get Government assistance. Pasture loss and damage to infrastructure is enough to declare a medium-level adverse event, triggering government relief measures. More >>
Dunne welcomes Misuse of Drugs Act Review report
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Peter Dunne today welcomed the Law Commission’s report on its review of the Misuse of Drugs Act, saying that the Government will consider its many recommendations before responding. More >>
Rural broadband to benefit Maori communities
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Maori Affairs Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Communications and Information Technology More >>
New Children’s Commissioner appointed
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Russell Wills as Children’s Commissioner. More >>
Taskforce reports on financial services centre
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Economic Development Minister David Carter says the Government has considered recommendations on how to enhance New Zealand as an international financial services centre. More >>
Alliance a great step forward for Christchurch
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Transport 3 May 2011 Media Statement Alliance a great step forward for Christchurch More >>
MPs to attend WTO international trade workshop
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Two members of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee, Jacqui Dean MP and the Hon Maryan Street, will be attending the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and Temasek Foundation Centre for Trade and Negotiations (TFCTN) Parliamentarian Workshop on ... More >>
Local alliance to rebuild local infrastructure
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced an alliance of parties that will rebuild Christchurch’s badly damaged ground level and below ground infrastructure, including roads, water, wastewater and stormwater. More >>
Speaker opens new security facilities at Parliament
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr The Rt Hon Lockwood Smith, has formally opened new security and visitor entry facilities at the ground floor of Bowen House, part of the Parliamentary precincts. More >>
Report Focuses on Economic Benefits of Ageing
Monday, 2 May 2011, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
It is time to look at the economic benefits of ageing baby boomers rather than just the burdens, Senior Citizens Minister John Carter said today. More >>
Commerce Minister for SEM Talks in Australia
Monday, 2 May 2011, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power leaves tomorrow for talks on single economic market issues with Australian Ministers, MPs, and business leaders. More >>
Next phase of Future Focus kicks in
Monday, 2 May 2011, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development, Employment & Youth Affairs 2 May 2011 Media Statement More >>
New Zealand joins the International Renewable Energy Agency
Sunday, 1 May 2011, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Acting Minister of Energy and Resources. New Zealand joins the International Renewable Energy Agency More >>
Arts Minister welcomes New Zealand Music Month
Sunday, 1 May 2011, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Arts Minister welcomes New Zealand Music Month More >>
New Zealand Music Month hits the high notes
Sunday, 1 May 2011, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The spotlight’s back on New Zealand music with the launch today of New Zealand Music Month says Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Minister expresses thanks at transition
Sunday, 1 May 2011, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
1 May 2011 Media Statement Minister expresses thanks at transition Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today offered his thanks to those who’ve led the response to the February 22 earthquake, following the lifting of the National ... More >>
New financial markets watchdog opens for business
Sunday, 1 May 2011, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Financial Markets Authority officially opened for business today, almost a year to the day after Commerce Minister Simon Power announced its formation. The FMA takes over the functions of the Securities Commission and Government Actuary which are ... More >>
State of national emergency expires
Sunday, 1 May 2011, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
The state of national emergency in Christchurch city, declared in the aftermath of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake on 22 February, expired at 11.59pm last night, Civil Defence Minister John Carter said today. More >>
PM congratulates NZ Breakers on victory
Saturday, 30 April 2011, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has joined the rest of New Zealand in congratulating the New Zealand Breakers on their historic victory over the Cairns Taipans in the Australian National Basketball League. More >>
Discussion document on copyright regulations released
Friday, 29 April 2011, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today released a discussion document on the content of regulations in the Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Act, which became law last week. The Act puts into place the three-notice regime to deter illegal file ... More >>
