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Rt. Hon. John Key Statement to Parliament - 8/2/2011
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
This year the National-led Government will continue building a brighter future for New Zealand. Our 2011 programme will focus on achieving two of our key goals: We will build the foundations for a stronger economy and build better results from the ... More >>
Govt wants better results from public services
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today outlined the Government’s intention to focus on building better results from public services, to get better value for money for taxpayers and improved outcomes for the New Zealanders who rely on those services. More >>
America’s Cup contract coup for NZ marine sector
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s first-rate marine sector has received another endorsement with confirmation the next class of America’s Cup catamarans will be built in Auckland, says Associate Tourism Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Rotorua teen parents to get intensive support
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Rotorua teen parents to get intensive support Social Development Minister today opened Te Whare Kaupapa Awhina, a new supported home for teenage parents in Rotorua. “The National-led Government is placing a real priority on vulnerable teen parents, to ... More >>
Australian Prime Minister to visit NZ
Monday, 7 February 2011, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard will visit New Zealand on 15 and 16 February, Prime Minister John Key announced today. “I am pleased to be able to welcome Julia Gillard to New Zealand on her first visit as Prime Minister,” says Mr Key. “I ... More >>
Minimum wage increased to $13
Monday, 7 February 2011, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has increased the minimum wage from $12.75 to $13, Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson announced today. The training and new entrants’ minimum wages will increase from $10.20 to $10.40. “This Government’s focus when reviewing the minimum ... More >>
Interim visa smoothes process for migrants
Monday, 7 February 2011, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
New interim visas which benefit migrants, employers and foreign students come into effect today. ‘’Previously there have been issues with people having their immigration status lapse while waiting for a visa to be processed,’’ says Immigration Minister ... More >>
High Commissioner to Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam named
Monday, 7 February 2011, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Malaysia, resident in Kuala Lumpur and cross-accredited to Brunei Darussalam, will be David Pine, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Disaster planning info designed for blind
Monday, 7 February 2011, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister John Carter has today launched an interactive, electronic resource designed to give potentially life-saving advice on emergency planning to the blind and partially sighted. More >>
Negotiations for Rural Broadband Initiative underway
Monday, 7 February 2011, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
The government has commenced commercial negotiations with Telecom and Vodafone for the provision of vastly improved broadband services to rural New Zealand, Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
McCully condemns violence against journalists in Egypt
Saturday, 5 February 2011, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully has expressed deep concern over reports that journalists in Egypt have been targeted by some pro-government elements. More >>
Supercomputer network to power research
Friday, 4 February 2011, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing in a network of high-performance computers to keep New Zealand researchers at the cutting edge of science. Over the next four years the Government will invest more than $27.4 million in the National eScience Infrastructure ... More >>
More young people engaged in tertiary study
Friday, 4 February 2011, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of 18-25 year olds studying at tertiary level has increased markedly since 2008, according to Tertiary Education Commission figures The number of Equivalent Full Time Students (EFTS) aged 18 - 25 years engaged in formal tertiary study increased ... More >>
Waitangi Day to be celebrated in three languages
Friday, 4 February 2011, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Tariana Turia is welcoming the historic delivery of the Treaty of Waitangi Day celebrations in New Zealand’s three official languages –te reo Maori, English and New Zealand Sign Language. More >>
$19 million buys more state homes to meet need
Friday, 4 February 2011, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) is making significant progress in its efforts to reconfigure the state housing network with the sale of high value properties funding the delivery of more state homes. More >>
Congratulations to Sir Paul Callaghan
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The choice of top New Zealand scientist Sir Paul Callaghan as New Zealander of the Year is a highly-deserved honour, Science and Innovation Minister Wayne Mapp said today. “Sir Paul is an exceptional New Zealander. He has achieved high international ... More >>
McCully names new Ambassador to Timor-Leste
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The next New Zealand Ambassador to Timor-Leste (East Timor) will be career diplomat Tony Fautua, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. “New Zealand has been a committed friend of Timor-Leste since before its independence in 2002. We ... More >>
McCully names new Ambassador to EU and Belgium
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's next Ambassador to the European Union (EU) and Belgium will be career diplomat Vangelis Vitalis, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. The role will manage relations with the EU through its interaction with the European Commission ... More >>
One million logons for igovt service
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Use of the igovt logon service passed a significant milestone when it was used for the one millionth time last week, says Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy. “The use of this innovative service has increased massively over the last six months. ... More >>
Govt doubles one-off grant for victims of sexual violence
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The discretionary grant for victims of sexual violence has been increased from $250 to $500, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. The grant helps victims of sexual violence cover one-off costs associated with offending, such as repairing ... More >>
