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Plain English - Column By Finance Minister Bill English
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
It's always a pleasure to come home to my electorate. Over recent weeks I have been around the electorate enjoying school visits, public meetings, and constituent appointments. More >>
Simon Power Speech to Coalition of Community Law Centres
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
I'd like to begin by acknowledging the staff of the Canterbury Community Law Centre for their dedication, resilience, and hard work following February's devastating earthquake. More >>
Acting Deputy State Services Commissioner
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Helene Quilter as the Acting Deputy State Services Commissioner. More >>
Govt gets on with rebuilding Christchurch
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will introduce legislation to Parliament tomorrow to enact the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee said today. More >>
Abortion Supervisory Committee appointments
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today confirmed one new appointment and two reappointments to the Abortion Supervisory Committee. More >>
Prime Minister to Visit United Kingdom, France
Monday, 11 April 2011, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Following the cancellation of planned visits to Europe last year and in March due to the Canterbury earthquakes, Prime Minister John Key will travel to the United Kingdom and France next week. More >>
Christchurch Royal Commissioners Announced
Monday, 11 April 2011, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson confirmed today the Government will recommend Sir Ron Carter and Associate Professor Richard Fenwick as commissioners for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Building Failure caused by Canterbury Earthquakes. More >>
Pay deal brings certainty for students
Monday, 11 April 2011, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Pay deal brings certainty for students Education Minister Anne Tolley has praised secondary school teachers for voting to accept a new pay agreement. “This will give certainty and peace of mind to students, parents and teachers,” says Mrs Tolley. ... More >>
English to visit China, attend Bo’ao Forum
Monday, 11 April 2011, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bill English leaves for China on Wednesday, where he will attend the annual Bo’ao Forum for Asia and meet senior government and business leaders in Beijing and Shanghai. More >>
Don Merton legacy lives on
Monday, 11 April 2011, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson says the passing of internationally regarded conservationist Don Merton is a sad loss for New Zealand, however his legacy lives on. More >>
Minister disappointed by protest action
Sunday, 10 April 2011, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Acting Minister of Energy and Resources. 10 April 2011 Media Statement Minister disappointed by protest action More >>
Dunne: Payroll Giving hits $2 million milestone
Sunday, 10 April 2011, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Payroll Giving to New Zealand charities has hit the $2 million milestone in just 15 months, Revenue Minister and the architect of the scheme, Peter Dunne, said today. “The scheme raised $1.4 million for charities in its first 12 months to January ... More >>
PM greets inaugural flight from China
Saturday, 9 April 2011, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister Minister of Tourism 9 April 2011 Media Statement PM greets inaugural flight from China Prime Minister John Key this afternoon welcomed the inaugural China Southern Airlines flight from Guangzhou. China Southern will ... More >>
Speech: Tolley - Principals’ Federation conference
Saturday, 9 April 2011, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Anne Tolley Minister of Education 9 April 2011 Speech New Zealand Principals’ Federation conference, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Kia Orana, ... More >>
Work To Help Households And Businesses Save Energy
Friday, 8 April 2011, 6:53 pm | New Zealand Government
8 April 2011 New Zealand Australia Joint Work To Help Households And Businesses Save Energy New Zealand’s Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata, and Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark ... More >>
Sp: Turia to Taumarunui High School Year 9 & 10 Students
Friday, 8 April 2011, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Less than a month ago a letter came onto my desk from a teacher at Taumarunui High School, asking If I might consider her request and come visit this school. I have to admit I get huge piles of invitations come across my desk every day and it’s ... More >>
Sp: Ryall - Midlands Health Integrated Family Health Centres
Friday, 8 April 2011, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon and welcome to the official Midlands Health Network Integrated Family Health Centres launch in Hamilton. It’s great to be here this afternoon to celebrate this development with you. My association with your predecessor organisation Pinnacle ... More >>
First of new Defence medals to be presented
Friday, 8 April 2011, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The inaugural presentation of the New Zealand Defence Service Medal will take place at Parliament next week. About 30 recipients will receive their medals from Minister of Veterans’ Affairs Judith Collins and Defence Minister Wayne Mapp on Thursday. ... More >>
Smith: Lake Water Quality Society Symposium
Friday, 8 April 2011, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to join you for this symposium today, and I want to congratulate the Lake Water Quality Society on its role and for this event. More >>
Freshwater reform report released
Friday, 8 April 2011, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Government today released the final report of the Land and Water Forum that was presented to Environment Minister Nick Smith and Agriculture Minister David Carter this week saying it provides a good framework for advancing water reform. More >>
