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Prime Minister on Simon Power's retirement
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today expressed his sadness at the news that senior Government Minister Simon Power will retire from politics at the election. More >>
Simon Power to retire from politics at election
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Simon Power, the MP for Rangitikei and the fourth-ranked Minister in John Key's National-led Government, is to retire from politics at the election in November. More >>
Speech; Turia - 'Te Taonga, te mokopuna'
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you Mariameno Kapa-Kingi - for your willingness to be part of the journey signalled by this hui - to focus on the well-being of our tamariki, mokopuna - our future. More >>
Essential Justice services maintained in Christchurch
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 8:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts were continuing to operate in Christchurch as a priority in helping to maintain law and order, and support justice services, Minister for Courts, Georgina te Heuheu said today. More >>
Support for ethnic communities in Christchurch
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 8:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Affairs Minister Hekia Parata has praised ethnic communities for their resilience and compassion following the devastating Christchurch earthquake. More >>
Schools keen to re-open
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that 19 schools in Christchurch City have indicated they want to re-open later this week or early next week, following the recent earthquake. More >>
Govt Quake Appeal Donations Can Get Tax Benefits
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has confirmed that New Zealand donors to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal announced by Prime Minister John Key on Sunday will be able to claim a tax credit or deduction on their donations. More >>
Cantabrians Take Up Government Support Package
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is assisting more than 10,000 people through its support package for Christchurch says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
State of National Emergency Extended
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister John Carter has today extended the state of national emergency for a further seven days in the aftermath of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch last Tuesday. More >>
Stage 1 of $50m North Shore Hospital Redevelopment Opens
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall opened the 1st stage of a $50 million redevelopment of North Shore hospital's emergency department today. Ryall took the opportunity to thank health staff at Waitemata, who have offered support after last week's earthquake. More >>
Govt Welcomes Inquiry Into Maori Community Development Act
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Maori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples says the Government has welcomed the Maori Affairs Committee’s report on its inquiry into the Maori Community Development Act. More >>
Health Targets Show Continuing Improvement
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's extra $1.2 billion investment in Health over the past two years is delivering gains in key areas such as faster cancer treatment, more elective surgery, immunisation, and shorter stays in emergency departments. More >>
Media update: International assistance received
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs New Zealand 1 March 2011 Media Statement Media update: International assistance received Foreign Minister Murray McCully today confirmed that more than 900 international personnel from over 12 international contributors ... More >>
Financial commitment to rebuild Canterbury
Monday, 28 February 2011, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to provide the financial resources necessary to rebuild Christchurch and the Canterbury economy, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Minister praises Canterbury schools
Monday, 28 February 2011, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has praised Canterbury teachers and principals for their resilience and positive attitude following the recent earthquake. More >>
PM Releases Initial Earthquake Assistance Package
Monday, 28 February 2011, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced an initial support package for Christchurch businesses and workers affected by last week’s major earthquake. More >>
Earthquake support package available immediately
Monday, 28 February 2011, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The initial earthquake support package for employers and employees is available now and the first payments will be in bank accounts by Wednesday says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. “There is a lot of uncertainty over whether jobs and businesses ... More >>
Te Puni Kokiri supporting Ngai Tahu response
Monday, 28 February 2011, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples is today visiting the Maori earthquake response command centre which has been established at Wigram. “Both Te Puni Kokiri and Ngai Tahu offices in Christchurch were damaged in the earthquake, so we have moved in ... More >>
Work and Income mobilises in Christchurch
Monday, 28 February 2011, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Work and Income mobilises in Christchurch. Work and Income has seven mobile vans going directly to people in the hardest hit suburbs of Christchurch says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
HMNZS Canterbury has full load for voyage
Sunday, 27 February 2011, 9:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Wayne Mapp Minister of Defence 27 February 2011 HMNZS Canterbury has full load for voyage The Navy multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury arrived in Wellington early this evening and will sail at 5am tomorrow (Monday 28 February) for Lyttelton ... More >>
