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New Zealand’s Gift to the Royal Wedding
Monday, 18 April 2011, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced that New Zealand’s gift to the Royal Wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton will be a donation to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. More >>
Christchurch Tourism Given Boost
Monday, 18 April 2011, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today recognised the severe impact on Canterbury tourism by the February 2011 earthquake with a funding boost. More >>
State of National Emergency Extended Further
Monday, 18 April 2011, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister John Carter has today extended the state of national emergency until 24 April, in the aftermath of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch on 22 February. More >>
Review Panel Members Announced
Monday, 18 April 2011, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the make-up of the independent review panel that will assess all legislative and regulatory changes under the new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act. More >>
Government to assist Pike River community
Monday, 18 April 2011, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today announced it will contribute $3.5 million towards the cost of a new events centre in Greymouth to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Pike River tragedy. More >>
Ministers welcome Canterbury TV’s return to air
Monday, 18 April 2011, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Broadcasting More >>
Green Paper puts priority on children
Sunday, 17 April 2011, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is developing a Green Paper to kick off a national conversation on how we value, nurture and protect children. “By taking a Green Paper to the nation, we’re inviting New Zealanders to be part of this visionary ... More >>
Green growth focus of Japan and China visit
Saturday, 16 April 2011, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for the Environment Minister for Climate Change Issues 16 April 20011 Media Statement More >>
Statement from Minister on sensitive claims issue
Friday, 15 April 2011, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Statement from Minister on sensitive claims issue “I am disappointed this matter has not been able to be resolved by the material being removed from the internet and legal proceedings being discontinued,” Dr Nick Smith said. "I am unable ... More >>
Home-owners protection plan on track
Friday, 15 April 2011, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Reports in this morning’s New Zealand Herald and later repeated by Opposition Leader Phil Goff that a compulsory builders' guarantee has been removed from legislation are incorrect and unhelpful to the industry, Building and Construction Minister Maurice ... More >>
Agriculture & Forestry and Fisheries merger brought forward
Friday, 15 April 2011, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Tony Ryall has today announced the legal merger date for the Ministry of Fisheries (Fisheries) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) will be brought forward to 1 July 2011. “Creating a single legal entity at ... More >>
Minister opens new $28 million school in Papamoa
Friday, 15 April 2011, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has today officially opened a new school at Papamoa, which will eventually have the capacity to cater for 1200 Year 7-13 students. More >>
Ministerial Inquiry report on hold for now
Friday, 15 April 2011, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says she is unable to release the findings of a Ministerial Inquiry into alleged child abuse. “In January I called for a Ministerial Inquiry into the alleged serious abuse of a nine year old girl from Auckland and ... More >>
Minister opens new $28 million school in Papamoa
Friday, 15 April 2011, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has today officially opened a new school at Papamoa, which will eventually have the capacity to cater for 1200 Year 7-13 students. The $28 million project was brought forward as part of the Government’s economic stimulus ... More >>
National Health Committee chair named
Friday, 15 April 2011, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced that Associate Professor Anne Kolbe has been appointed as chair of the National Health Committee (NHC). Associate Professor Kolbe is the sole member of the NHC at this stage, and has indicated her intention ... More >>
Emissions down and NZ on target to meet Kyoto
Friday, 15 April 2011, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Nick Smith today welcomed reports on New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Emissions for 2009 and the projected net position for 2008-2012 that show the Emissions Trading Scheme is working and that New Zealand is on track to meet its ... More >>
New digital unit gives Rodney women better screening access
Friday, 15 April 2011, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says, "Women in the Rodney region will have easier access to breast screening and more choice, thanks to a new digital mobile breast screening unit launched today by New Zealand’s first breast physician, and National MP, Dr ... More >>
Youth offenders made to pay
Friday, 15 April 2011, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
The system to enable young offenders to pay reparation to their victims, has been tightened up says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Peter Cowper appointed to Maritime NZ Board
Friday, 15 April 2011, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of Peter Cowper to the Maritime New Zealand Board. The appointment is for a three year term starting on 1 May 2011. More >>
Nearly 41,500 more women having breast screening
Friday, 15 April 2011, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health, Hon Tariana Turia, reports that new figures show nearly 41,500 more women aged 50 to 69 have taken part in the Government's free breast cancer screening programme in the 24 months to December 2010 than in the previous period. More >>
