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Support for Japan

Monday, 21 March 2011, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 21 March 2011 Media Statement Support for Japan Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, says the New Zealand government will provide one million dollars to support Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. “The ... More >>

New appointment to Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal

Monday, 21 March 2011, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Kate Davenport as a member and the deputy Chairperson of the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal. More >>

USAR team welcomed home from Japan

Sunday, 20 March 2011, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Nathan Guy Minister of Internal Affairs 20 March 2011 Media Statement USAR team welcomed home from Japan The New Zealand USAR team have been welcomed home from Japan by Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy today, after their first ever overseas deployment ... More >>

UN sanctioned actions supported

Sunday, 20 March 2011, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Foreign Affairs today lent New Zealand's support to military steps to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1973, which demanded an immediate and complete ceasefire in Libya. More >>

Rational science crucial to earthquake response

Sunday, 20 March 2011, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Nick Smith Member of Parliament for Nelson 20 March 2011 Media Release Rational science crucial to earthquake response New Zealand must dismiss the bogus claims of people like Ken Ring who predict earthquakes and ensure future decisions on risk ... More >>

Q&A: Interview with John Key

Sunday, 20 March 2011, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Points of interest: • PM hints at major cuts to May Budget to fund Christchurch re-build. Only education and health will be exempt More >>

Speech: Turia - TrustPower National Community Awards

Sunday, 20 March 2011, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government

TrustPower National Community Awards Mills Reef Winery and Restaurant, Bethlehem, Tauranga Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Saturday 19 March 2011 I have had the most wonderful day, immersed in the stories of extraordinary ... More >>

More schools re-open in Christchurch, ECE funding extended

Sunday, 20 March 2011, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government

20 March 2011 Media Statement More schools re-open in Christchurch, ECE funding extended Education Minister Anne Tolley says that 97 per cent of Christchurch schools are set to have re-opened by the middle of this week. 151 schools will be open tomorrow, ... More >>

State of national emergency extended further

Saturday, 19 March 2011, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon John Carter Minister of Civil Defence 19 March 2011 State of national emergency extended further More >>

PM thanks Queen for generous support

Saturday, 19 March 2011, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government

PM thanks Queen for generous support Prime Minister John Key today thanked Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her support, through the Queen’s Charitable Trust, of the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. “Her Majesty’s charitable trust will be making ... More >>

Essential justice services stabilised in Christchurch

Friday, 18 March 2011, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Ministry of Justice staff working from a temporary office facility in Christchurch are helping to improve the delivery of essential justice services, Minister for Courts, Georgina te Heuheu said today. More >>

Speech - NZ Disability Support Network Conference - Turia

Friday, 18 March 2011, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tariana Turia Minister of Disability Issues Friday 18 March 2011 NZ Disability Support Network Conference Rutherford Hotel, Helson 'Live the Day' Speech More >>

John Key's Speech to National Earthquake Memorial Service

Friday, 18 March 2011, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government

We are here today to remember the people we have lost, to express our grief and sorrow, and to re-affirm our commitment to this city and to each other. On the 22nd of February Christchurch experienced an earthquake of such violence that it stole from us the ... More >>

McCully welcomes No Fly Zone

Friday, 18 March 2011, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister, Murray McCully, is welcoming the UN Security Council move to impose a No Fly Zone over Libya. “While it is a necessary measure I am only concerned it will be a case of too little too late,” said Mr McCully. The UN Security ... More >>

No change to de minimis

Friday, 18 March 2011, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government

Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today announced that the de minimis level - the minimum amount of duty (including GST) which Customs collects - will remain at $60. More >>

New Zealand – India ties strengthened

Thursday, 17 March 2011, 8:08 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand – India ties strengthened with opening of Mumbai Consulate General New Zealand’s business, investment and tourism links with India will be strengthened by having a New Zealand Consulate General in Mumbai, says Immigration Minister Jonathan ... More >>

Japan advisory upgraded

Thursday, 17 March 2011, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government

“Due to the ongoing risk of disruptions to essential services and the supply of goods we are now advising New Zealanders who do not have a pressing need to be in Tokyo, and affected provinces, to consider departing these areas,” said Foreign ... More >>

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