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Community groups get $7.5 million
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has approved funding for 131 community organisations through the Community Response Fund. More than $7.5 million has been allocated in this fifth round of the CRF. “We created this fund to help organisations ... More >>
Appointees to health bodies announced
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced several appointments and reappointments to health sector boards. Mrs Gay Shirley has been appointed to the Waikato District Health Board, replacing Mr Gordon Chesterman, who resigned shortly after the recent ... More >>
Trans-Tasman air alliance gets green light
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
An air alliance between Air New Zealand and the Virgin Blue group to operate integrated services on trans-Tasman routes has been given the green light by Transport Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Agencies to review case for Auckland CBD rail link
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has asked officials from the Ministry of Transport, the Treasury and the NZ Transport Agency to work with Auckland Transport, Auckland Council and other agencies to review the business case for a CBD rail link ahead ... More >>
Next steps on ACC announced
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Reform of ACC is needed to improve incentives for workplace safety, improve services for claimants and keep levies affordable both now and in the future, ACC Minister Nick Smith announced today. More >>
New appointments to the Gambling Commission
Monday, 20 December 2010, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Graeme Reeves as Chief Gambling Commissioner and Lisa Hansen as a new Gambling Commissioner. More >>
District Court Judge appointed
Monday, 20 December 2010, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Peter Alan Hall Hobbs, Barrister and Solicitor of Wellington, has been appointed a District Court Judge, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
$10M per year Drinking Water Subsidy Scheme reopens
Monday, 20 December 2010, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet last week approved re-opening the drinking water subsidy scheme for small communities of under 5,000 people. Health Minister Tony Ryall says "The government was concerned that the scheme had been running on a first-come first-served basis ... More >>
Marine and Coastal Area Bill webpage launched
Monday, 20 December 2010, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
A webpage launched today will give people accurate information about the common marine and coastal area, Attorney-General Chris Finlayson said today. “The Government is guaranteeing free public access to the common marine and coastal area and it is ... More >>
Ratana to receive essential repairs and upgrades
Monday, 20 December 2010, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
A new initiative to repair and insulate houses in Ratana township will significantly improve the quality of life for residents, and act as a showcase for the benefits of energy efficiency initiatives for other Maori communities. More >>
Guidance document on Canterbury house repairs released
Monday, 20 December 2010, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
A Department of Building and Housing document released today will provide guidance on the repair and rebuilding of houses in earthquake affected Canterbury, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says. More >>
Dunne to convene meeting on suicide reporting
Monday, 20 December 2010, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne will chair a roundtable meeting of media, mental health professionals and researchers early in the new year to update guidelines on media reporting of suicides. More >>
Hurunui WCO withdrawal signal of collaborative approach
Monday, 20 December 2010, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The withdrawal of the application for a water conservation order on the Hurunui River by applicants Fish and Game and Whitewater New Zealand is a positive signal of a more collaborative approach to water management in North Canterbury, Environment ... More >>
Government welcomes aviation training review
Monday, 20 December 2010, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Transport Nathan Guy has welcomed the review of flight training safety to be conducted by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC). More >>
Pike River recovery operation plans ongoing
Sunday, 19 December 2010, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Pike River recovery operation plans ongoing Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has today moved to reassure the families of the 29 victims of the Pike River mine that the government continues to explore all options to recover their loved ones. ... More >>
No Police spending review, says Minister
Sunday, 19 December 2010, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
There is no review of Police spending planned, Police Minister Judith Collins said in response to today’s Sunday Star-Times article “Police facing cutbacks.” More >>
Tamaki Transformation Programme refocused
Friday, 17 December 2010, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today announced the Government’s intention to create an Interim Tamaki Transformation Board (ITTB). The ITTB will move the Tamaki Transformation Programme, a 15 to 20 year project aimed at redeveloping the Tamaki ... More >>
New appointments to HNZC Board
Friday, 17 December 2010, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today (Friday 17 December) announced two new Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) Board appointments. Dr Alan Jackson has been appointed Board Chair and will take over the role from Pat Snedden on 17 December 2010. More >>
Government signs new halal meat arrangement with Malaysia
Friday, 17 December 2010, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Trade Tim Groser and Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson have welcomed news from Malaysia on the signing of an arrangement that takes an important first step towards improving access to Malaysia for New Zealand halal meat. More >>
Computers in Homes Wairoa Graduation Ceremony
Friday, 17 December 2010, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Tena koutou nga mana whenua, nga iwi kainga, Ngati Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine, Rakaipaaka, Tuhoe Potiki ki Waikaremoana, Ngati Pahauwera; tena koutou katoa. Na koutou te whakaruruhau mo tenei hui. More >>
