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Merger creates one voice for primary industries
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture and Forestry Minister David Carter has welcomed the plan to merge the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry with the Ministry of Fisheries. More >>
Ministry of Fisheries merges with MAF
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Tony Ryall today announced the merger of the Ministry of Fisheries and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. More >>
Minister opens Wellington Public Defence Service
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today officially opened the Wellington Public Defence Service for the Wellington, Lower Hutt and Porirua courts, including the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. More >>
Simon Power Speech: Opening of the Wellington Public Defence
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 9:35 am | 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 >>
School Journals tell Moriori history
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has presented new School Journals featuring stories and illustrations about Moriori to Chatham Islands schools. More >>
Seeding future entrepreneurial success
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific students entrepreneurial success was a sign of the future make-up of the New Zealand economy, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu said today. Mrs te Heuheu was speaking at the launch of a new start-up fund to increase Pacific ... More >>
Pacific Nurses an investment in the future
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
The introduction of a new nursing degree which incorporates Pacific values to complement clinical capability was an investment in the wellbeing of Pacific communities, Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, Hon Georgina te Heuheu said today. More >>
Mark Weldon to lead Government Earthquake Appeal
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced Mark Weldon, Chief Executive of NZX, will spearhead the fundraising efforts of the Government’s Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. “Mr Weldon has a wealth of experience both in New Zealand and overseas, and has ... More >>
Minister commends Police quake response
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today commended New Zealand and overseas Police for their thorough and professional response to the 22 February Christchurch earthquake. “When disaster struck, the swift and professional response of our Police was instrumental ... More >>
Auckland Social Policy Forum to convene
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is delighted to join Auckland Mayor Len Brown in co-chairing the new Auckland Social Policy Forum. The Forum, due to meet for the first time tomorrow, brings local and central government together to work ... More >>
PM welcomes Prince William’s visit to Chch and Greymouth
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key is welcoming the news that Prince William is taking time to visit the people of Christchurch as they cope with the tragic aftermath of the February 22 earthquake. St James’s Palace has announced that Prince William, on ... More >>
Marine and Coastal Area Bill Passes Second Reading
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill has passed its second reading in the House. The Bill will replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004. More >>
Around 10,000 Houses Will Need to Be Rebuilt
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The preliminary figure of around 10,000 houses in Canterbury needing to be rebuilt was provided by the Earthquake Commission’s geotechnical engineers in the first few days after the earthquake on 22 February, Gerry Brownlee said today. More >>
Reducing the Impacts of Domestic Violence on Disabled People
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Disabled women may be at greater risk of domestic violence than other New Zealanders, says the Minister of Women’s Affairs Hon Hekia Parata. More >>
RMA Changes Support Christchurch Recovery
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is streamlining the resource consent processes for land remediation works to enable homes to be rebuilt more quickly for Christchurch families hit by the 4 September and 22 February earthquakes. More >>
Support Women of Christchurch on International Women’s Day
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
A rise in domestic violence is likely to add to Christchurch’s misery, says the Minister of Women’s Affairs Hon Hekia Parata. International evidence shows domestic violence increases after big natural disasters. More >>
Video: PM Press Conference with Lt Gen Jerry Mateparae
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
At a special press conference the Prime Minister announces the appointment of Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae to succeed Sir Anand Satyanand as Governor-General of New Zealand More >>
Video: PM's Post-Cabinet Press Conference 7/3/11
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister's regular post-Cabinet press conference, followed by Q&A with the media. More >>
Urgent Support for Christchurch Students
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says an Order of Council has been passed which allows the Minister and Secretary for Education to act quickly to get Christchurch students back into education as soon as possible. More >>
Campaign Aims to Convince Scooter Riders ‘Bare Skin is Bad'
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Associate Minister Hekia Parata will tomorrow launch a scooter safety campaign which aims to get young riders to cover up to reduce their risk of injury. More >>
