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Good progress with post quake state house repairs
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley says Housing New Zealand staff and contractors have inspected all state homes damaged as a result of the earthquakes in Canterbury and a repair programme is well underway. More >>
$500k for Taranaki meds management system
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has approved more than half a million dollars in extra funding that could reduce adverse medicines events by at least two-thirds. More >>
Cabinet approves funding for FMA
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced Cabinet approval for the operating budget for the Financial Markets Authority, which begins operation on 1 May. More >>
Government's review of public prosecution services
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is to undertake a review of New Zealand's public prosecution services, the Attorney-General, the Minister of Justice, and the Minister of Police announced today. More >>
Hunt is on for NZ's Oldest Telly
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
A nationwide search to find the oldest working television in New Zealand was launched today by Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Crete veterans to be honoured at Parliament
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans of the Battle of Crete will be honoured at a reception at Parliament on the 70th anniversary of the battle, Veterans' Affairs Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
Fund helping Canterbury exporters build business
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
The $2 million fund launched to help earthquake-affected Christchurch exporters reassure international clients that the region is open for business has been extended. More >>
Tariana Turia Speech: Community Economic Development Conf.
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
'Making it happen - from possibility to profitability. Investing in communities: the power of social enterprise'. More >>
Rural Broadband Initiative underway
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
The government has successfully completed contract negotiations with Telecom and Vodafone for the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI), which will deliver on the government's plan for vastly improved and affordable broadband services for rural New Zealand. More >>
Maori Wardens Unsung Heroes in Christchurch
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is congratulating the Maori Wardens for all the work they have done in Christchurch since the February 22 earthquake. More >>
Passchendaele Contest Announced
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans' Affairs Minister Judith Collins today announced a national competition for secondary school students that honours the memory of one of the most significant battles of the First World War. More >>
Justice Minister Thanks Chief Executive
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power says outgoing Ministry of Justice Chief Executive Belinda Clark brought a high degree of professionalism to her position. "I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Ms Clark for the past 2½ years." More >>
Minister Releases Terms of Reference for Family Court Review
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today released the terms of reference for the review of the Family Court. The Family Court is the second busiest court and last year dealt with 68,666 new applications. More >>
Minister Urges Support for Poppy Day
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Judith Collins has urged all New Zealanders to support the RSA’s Poppy Day street appeal on Thursday. More >>
Sistema Aotearoa youth orchestra initiative launched
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Government initiative will give young people the chance to participate in orchestral music, Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson said today. More >>
KiwiSaver relief for earthquake-affected Cantabrians
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced relief for earthquake-affected Cantabrians who have KiwiSaver accounts by making it easier for them to withdraw their contribution. More >>
NZ launches Investment Protocol negotiations with Hong Kong
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Building on the Hong Kong - New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEP), substantive negotiations on an Investment Protocol will commence in Wellington in early May, Trade Minister Tim Groser said today. More >>
Helping hand for WW2 battle veterans
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Defence Force will provide a $2000 per person grant through Veterans' Affairs New Zealand (VANZ) to help qualified veterans to attend the 70th anniversary celebrations of the Battle of Crete in May, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today. More >>
Simon Power Speech: Speech to University of Canterbury Works
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Speech to University of Canterbury Workshop: Research on modification of pre-trial and trial processes for sexual offences Wellington More >>
Dux Quest plumbing withdrawn 24 years ago
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
"Dux Quest was withdrawn from the market about 24 years ago. It pre-dates the current Building Code and the Building Act," Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson said. More >>
