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Parata acknowledges energy companies support in Christchurc
Friday, 4 March 2011, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Energy and Resources Minister Hekia Parata today acknowledged and thanked electricity, gas and fuel companies for the hard work and support they are providing to the people of Christchurch. More >>
MSI steps up to help companies recover
Friday, 4 March 2011, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Science and Innovation 4 March 2011 Media Statement MSI steps up to help companies recover Minister of Science and Innovation Wayne Mapp visited Christchurch Ministry staff yesterday in rented space at the Russley Golf Club. The Ministry’s ... More >>
Speech: Dunne - Tax Agents’ Institute
Friday, 4 March 2011, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech Address to the Tax Agents’ Institute of NZ Annual Conference Holiday Inn, Wellington 12.30pm, Friday 4 March 2011 More >>
Dunne unveils new way to give to quake appeal
Friday, 4 March 2011, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will be able to donate their accumulated tax credits from donations they have made in the current tax year to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Temporary accommodation to meet need
Friday, 4 March 2011, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Offers of accommodation to those made homeless by February's earthquake are currently outstripping demand in Christchurch. More >>
Recovery Assistance Centres to provide ongoing services
Friday, 4 March 2011, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
There will be eight new Christchurch Recovery Assistance Centres in the hardest hit areas of Christchurch, six of which will open tomorrow says Social Development Minster Paula Bennett. More >>
Minister welcomes FIFA U-20 World Cup bid success
Friday, 4 March 2011, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister David Carter has offered his congratulations to New Zealand Football for winning the rights to host the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup. More >>
GIS launch heralds new era
Friday, 4 March 2011, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
A new tool designed to give Māori land owners, judges, researchers, local government, and other interested users an unprecedented picture of freehold land was officially launched by Courts Minister, Georgina te Heuheu today. More >>
NZDF at its best in supporting Christchurch
Friday, 4 March 2011, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Defence Force is performing at its very best in supporting the people of Christchurch, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says. More >>
Christchurch Tertiary Institutions Plan for Restart
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Christchurch's two universities are well-advanced with their plans to re-open progressively following the February 22nd earthquake, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce who visited Christchurch again today. More >>
Power to host trans-Tasman meeting in Wellington
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power will tomorrow host a meeting of the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) in Wellington. More >>
New Zealanders exit Libya
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today confirmed that New Zealand citizens who wanted to depart Libya had all exited with the help of our international partners. More >>
Sp: 'Whanau Ora: The Role of Kaumatua Service Providers
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech notes for the launch of the publication, Tatau Kura Tangata: Health of Older Maori - at the National Kaumatua Service Providers Conference Hosted by Rauawaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust, Kingsgate Hotel, Hamilton 'Whanau Ora: The Role of Kaumatua ... More >>
Supporting schools to re-open
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says over a quarter of schools in Christchurch City have now asked for support to re-open as soon as possible, following last week's earthquake. “43 schools, more than double yesterday’s total, are determined to ... More >>
Disabled people can access earthquake assistance
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia, would like to encourage disabled people, or carers of disabled people, who need assistance due to the Christchurch earthquake to contact the government helpline. “The government helpline, 0800 779 ... More >>
Support package provides much needed assistance
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Over 8,500 applications have been made for earthquake support assistance covering more than 20,000 people says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. “Most applications are straight forward and over 14,000 people have already been approved,” says Ms ... More >>
Financial Markets Authority legislation on track
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today welcomed the report-back by the Commerce Select Committee on legislation to establish the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and to improve governance of KiwiSaver schemes. The Financial Markets (Regulators and KiwiSaver) ... More >>
Speech: Hon Peter Dunne opens Southland oral health facility
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Tena koutou, and good morning. I am delighted to be here today to celebrate the commitment and effort of all involved in improving the oral health of the children and teenagers of the Southland region. However, before I talk about this new clinic and the Government ... More >>
Christchurch Tertiary Institutions Plan For Restart
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Christchurch's two universities are well-advanced with their plans to re-open progressively following the February 22nd earthquake, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce who visited Christchurch again today. Lincoln University will be open for all staff ... More >>
ACC support for Chch earthquake victims
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC is doing all it can to support the injured and those who have lost loved ones in the Christchurch earthquake, ACC Minister Nick Smith says. “Our unique no-fault ACC scheme provides certainty of entitlements for the injured and bereaved. These ... More >>
