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PM’s Youth Programme recognises life changes
Friday, 28 January 2011, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett and Prime Minister John Key joined 100 young people and their families today to recognise efforts to make positive life changes. More >>
Phil Goff’s dividend conundrum
Friday, 28 January 2011, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee says Labour leader Phil Goff’s violent reaction to mixed ownership of State Owned Enterprises has left him promoting a position he recently described as a mistake that drove Labour from office. More >>
Waitangi National Trust Board governance modernised
Friday, 28 January 2011, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The governance structure of the Waitangi National Trust Board will be modernised to reflect the cultural and historical importance of the Treaty grounds at Waitangi, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson and Waitangi National Trust ... More >>
Ministers seek mixed-ownership model advice
Friday, 28 January 2011, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English and State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power have formally asked Treasury for advice on the merits and viability of extending the mixed-ownership model to four more state-owned enterprises. More >>
Aussie crime gangs not welcome in NZ
Friday, 28 January 2011, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Efforts by Australian crime gangs to establish themselves in New Zealand will meet with stiff resistance from Police and the Organised and Financial Crime Agency (OFCANZ), Police Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
PM releases SSC report into NZSIS vetting
Friday, 28 January 2011, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today released the State Services Commission’s report of the investigation into the vetting processes used by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to grant a security clearance to Stephen Wilce, former Chief Defence ... More >>
McCully thanks Samoa for Pike River Mine donation
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully today expressed thanks to Samoa for its generous donation of $60,000 to the families of miners lost in the Pike River Mine disaster, describing the sum as significant. More >>
Goff should explain his own policy, stick to facts
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Phil Goff should focus on explaining to New Zealanders how he will pay for his own reckless economic policies rather than deliberately misrepresenting the Government’s economic programme, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
New Zealand welcomes inauguration of Afghan Parliament
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has welcomed the understanding reached between the Office of the President and the Afghan Parliament which paved the way for the successful inauguration of the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, 26 ... More >>
International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Firstly it is a privilege to join with you, in this twentieth year anniversary symposium of the international study of asthma and allergies in childhood and I thank you for the invitation. More >>
Govt backs mussel shell recycling initiative
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced a new initiative to recycle mussel shells in the Nelson-Marlborough region thanks to a Government grant of $200,000 from the Waste Minimisation Fund. More >>
Govt to play its part in building national savings
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Government financial statements for the five months ending 30 November show both revenue and spending broadly in line with forecasts in the Half-Year Update in December, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Minister on science visit to Antarctica
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's scientific research in Antarctica and the strength of our scientific ties with the United States are being highlighted by a visit to the continent by Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp. Dr Mapp flew to Antarctica ... More >>
New blood for TVNZ board
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of professional company director Wayne Walden and business consultant Alison Gerry to the board of Television New Zealand (TVNZ). More >>
Member appointed to JAS-ANZ governing board
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of Denise Bowen as a member of the Governing Board of the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ). More >>
McCully names new NZ High Commissioner in Australia
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next High Commissioner in Australia, resident in Canberra, will be Martyn Dunne, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. Martyn Dunne has been Comptroller and Chief Executive of the New Zealand Customs Service since September ... More >>
NZ Government contribution to Australian floods
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government has decided to donate NZ$4 million to assist people affected by the devastating floods in Australia, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Key: Our Economic Challenge
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
This year is about building a brighter future for New Zealanders and their families That is only possible if we lift the country’s economic performance, and by doing so deliver the jobs, higher incomes and better living standards New Zealanders aspire ... More >>
Next steps in Govt plan to build faster growth
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today outlined further steps in National’s plan to build stronger, enduring economic growth, deliver New Zealanders better paid jobs and put the Government’s finances in a stronger position. More >>
McCully announces Drug Free Sport New Zealand appointments
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister, Murray McCully, today announces the appointment of Michael Heron and Stephen Cottrell to the Drug Free Sport New Zealand board (DFSNZ). More >>
