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Police congratulated on Nelson gang bust

Friday, 11 March 2011, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government

A major organised crime bust in Nelson District, in which bomb-making equipment was seized, demonstrates the serious risk that gangs pose to the community, Police Minister Judith Collins said. Ms Collins has congratulated Police and other agencies on the ... More >>

Minister welcomes new National Librarian and Chief Archivist

Friday, 11 March 2011, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government

New appointments to the positions of National Librarian and Chief Archivist have been welcomed by Nathan Guy, the Minister Responsible for both the National Library and Archives New Zealand. “These are very important statutory positions and I’m ... More >>

Sharples: Earthquake — Christchurch

Friday, 11 March 2011, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I endorse the sentiments expressed by my fellow members of this House today. So I acknowledge the tribes, the organisations, and all the people who worked hard to support and assist them in this disaster in Christchurch—all ... More >>

Christchurch tertiary institutions reopening progressively

Friday, 11 March 2011, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister for Tertiary Education, Steven Joyce, is asking students and trainees enrolled with tertiary education institutions in Christchurch to keep in touch with their providers to ensure they are abreast of reopening plans. More >>

New EQC assessment process for quake-damaged homes

Friday, 11 March 2011, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government

The Earthquake Commission's new assessment process will give Christchurch homeowners more certainty about the status of their homes, Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>

Two new roads - stimulus package pays off for East Coast

Friday, 11 March 2011, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today officially opened two major new roading projects on the East Coast - the Hawkes Bay Expressway Southern Extension on SH50A and the Matahorua Gorge realignment on SH2 between Gisborne and Hawke's Bay. More >>

Maintaining confidence in the financial system

Friday, 11 March 2011, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is considering options for maintaining confidence in the financial system when the Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme expires at the end of this year, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

Speech: Tony Ryall - NZ Private Surgical Hospitals Assn

Friday, 11 March 2011, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government

Firstly, I want to thank everyone in the New Zealand health services for their tremendous support for the people of Christchurch. More >>

Dunne Speech To Int. Fiscal Assn Conference

Friday, 11 March 2011, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government

When I addressed your conference last year, the Victoria University Tax Working Group had just reported back and their recommendations were being considered by the Government, as part of last year's Budget process. More >>

Opening of the Wellington Public Defence Service

Thursday, 10 March 2011, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Government

I’d like to acknowledge fellow MPs and members of the judiciary and the legal profession for being here today to mark the opening of the Public Defence Service in the Wellington region. More >>

Turia Thanks Community and Voluntary Sector

Thursday, 10 March 2011, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is thanking the many individual volunteers and communities that have assisted with the response to the Christchurch earthquake. More >>

110 Christchurch schools to re-open by Monday

Thursday, 10 March 2011, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Anne Tolley Minister of Education 10 March 2011 Media Statement 110 Christchurch schools to re-open by Monday Education Minister Anne Tolley says that 80 schools in Christchurch have now re-opened for students, with that number set to rise to ... More >>

Speech: Ryall - Alzheimers New Zealand

Thursday, 10 March 2011, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government

The Canterbury earthquake has obviously been dominating our thoughts over the last couple of weeks, and it will continue to play a major part in our considerations for many years. More >>

Temporary toilets delivered as fast as possible

Thursday, 10 March 2011, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Providing temporary toilet facilities for earthquake affected Christchurch residents is being worked on urgently, Civil Defence Minister John Carter said today. More >>

NZ establishes major GHG fellowship programme

Thursday, 10 March 2011, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon David Carter Minister of Agriculture Hon Tim Groser Minister Responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations More >>

Lotto customers thanked for generosity

Thursday, 10 March 2011, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Lotto customers have been thanked for their generosity in buying tickets for last Saturday’s special draw by the Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy, which raised $8,248,300 million for the people of Christchurch. More >>

Waste Advisory Board appointments announced

Thursday, 10 March 2011, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced changes to the makeup of the Waste Advisory Board. The eight-person board provides advice to the Minister for the Environment on issues relating to waste management and minimisation. “I am pleased to welcome ... More >>

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