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Dunne: Get business backing for laptops for schoolchildren
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Education should build partnerships with businesses to supply schoolchildren with laptops that many parents cannot afford, UnitedFuture leader and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Hon Tariana Turia Remarks at NZder of the Year Awards 2011
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealander of the Year Awards 2011 - Nominees Certificate Presentation Pullman Hotel and Resort, Auckland More >>
Slow recovery fits Government focus on economy
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of people officially unemployed has risen in the last quarter, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett. The Statistics New Zealand rate, which includes those aged 15 years and over seeking one or more hours work a week, ... More >>
Living Legends conservation project launched
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson joined rugby icons including Sir Brian Lochore and Tane Norton today to launch the ‘Living Legends’ conservation project at AMI Stadium in Christchurch. More >>
Police and Customs made 2010 a bad year for meth dealers
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins and Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today congratulated Police and Customs officers for their role in making 2010 an “awful year” for methamphetamine dealers. More >>
New eating disorders service treating patients
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman today welcomed confirmation the new Northern eating disorder service is up and running and providing much needed treatment to seriously unwell patients in the region. More >>
Congratulations to Young New Zealander of the Year
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Youth Affairs Paula Bennett is delighted to congratulate the winner of the Young New Zealander of the Year award, Jamie Fenton. “Jamie is an impressive seventeen year-old with the motivation and aspiration to achieve, marking her out ... More >>
McCully welcomes a new beginning for Egypt
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully today welcomed the restraint shown by all sides in the demonstrations currently taking place in Cairo and other major cities in Egypt. More >>
General Election to be held on 26 November
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2011 General Election will take place on Saturday 26 November, Prime Minister John Key announced today. “I believe it is in the country’s best interests to know the date of the General Election early in election year,” says Mr Key. More >>
Minister welcomes analysis of trial periods
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson has welcomed new research showing trial periods had a positive impact on job numbers for small employers at a time of rising unemployment. More >>
Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector's new home
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is welcoming the move of the Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector into the Department of Internal Affairs from today. More >>
Turia: Community Organisation Grants Scheme nominations
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Nominations for committee members to sit on their local Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) have opened today, says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia. More >>
Carter: Launch of World Veterinary Year
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
As Minister of Agriculture I am responsible for animal health and welfare, so I am very pleased to welcome guests to the New Zealand launch of World Veterinary Year. More >>
SAS deployment to be extended by 12 months
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has decided to extend the deployment of the New Zealand SAS task force in Kabul for a further 12 months from April, but with about half the number of personnel, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
New District Court Judge appointed
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Havelock North lawyer Dugald Guy Matheson has been appointed a District Court Judge, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Mr Matheson is a partner at Gifford Devine in Hastings, where he has worked since 1980. His early experience ... More >>
Register with Embassy – McCully
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully is advising New Zealanders wanting to depart from Cairo, Egypt to ensure they register their names on the list being maintained by Cairo embassy officials. More >>
Brian Roche confirmed as Chairman of Rugby New Zealand 2011
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Brian Roche, who is the current Acting Chairman of Rugby New Zealand (RNZ) 2011 Ltd, the organisation responsible for the delivery of Rugby World Cup 2011, has been confirmed as the organisation’s Chairman. More >>
Minister welcomes official start of new Department
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy is welcoming the official launch of the new Department of Internal Affairs today, now incorporating the National Library and Archives New Zealand. More >>
Primary care pilots to tackle kidney disease
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Four district health boards (DHBs) are testing new ways of treating kidney disease. Two centres will use one approach, which is a world-class new electronic decision support tool for general practitioners, to improve detection and management of kidney ... More >>
Government to carefully consider savings report
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will carefully consider the Savings Working Group’s final report issued today and any immediate policy decisions are likely to be included in the Budget later this year, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
