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Government to meet legal costs of miners’ families
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson confirmed today that the Government will meet the reasonable costs of legal services for those families directly affected by the Pike River mine accident, which arise out of the Royal Commission of Inquiry. More >>
Minister welcomes TEC investment plans
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is investing more funding than ever before in core students in our tertiary system – with a focus on those studying at a higher level, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
PM welcomes report on Ministerial expenses
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the tabling of the Auditor-General’s report on Ministerial expenses. “This report is part of a broader effort by the Government to move towards greater transparency regarding Ministers’ and MPs’ expenses,” ... More >>
Defence clothing contract ‘best possible value’
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland apparel company Pacific Brands Holdings (NZ) Ltd has won a new five-year contract to supply clothing and personnel support items to the New Zealand Defence Force. More >>
Feedback sought on offshore petroleum
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today released the findings of a review of health, safety and environmental legislation for offshore petroleum operations. More >>
Govt will play its part in lifting national savings
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2011 will ensure the Government plays its part in improving New Zealand’s national savings by controlling spending increases and setting a credible path back to budget surplus, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Investment Statement lifts scrutiny on assets
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's first Investment Statement will drive improvements in the Crown's investment decisions and how it manages its $223 billion of assets and $128 billion of liabilities, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Return of levy funds welcomed
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today welcomed the Gas Industry Company (GIC) board’s decision to hand back about $1.5 million in surplus levy funds to industry participants. More >>
Ultra-fast broadband rollout begins
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The roll out of ultra fast broadband (UFB) around the country is now underway with the first fibre laid today at Manaia View School in Whangarei. The Minister for Communications and Information, Steven Joyce, who attended an event at the school to mark the official ... More >>
PM announces Botany by-election date
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced that the date for a by-election in Botany will be Saturday 5 March. The by-election follows the announcement today of the impending resignation of National MP Pansy Wong. Mrs Wong’s resignation takes effect on 17 ... More >>
New tool to provide funding transparency
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett unveiled the Government’s new cyber contract mapping tool in Parliament today. Contract Mapping details community providers’ locations and the Government funding they receive around the country, on a publicly ... More >>
Mt Eden/ACRP contract manager announced
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Global services management company Serco has been selected to manage the Mt Eden/Auckland Central Remand Prison from next year, Corrections Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
Mapp: Technology Development Grants Announcement
Monday, 13 December 2010, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
In May this year, the Government announced a significant funding boost for business research and development (R&D). $234m over four years was set aside in new money for several initiatives. More >>
Minister welcomes latest round of lottery community funding
Monday, 13 December 2010, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced $6,813,063 million in funding for 27 projects through the Lottery Communities Facilities Committee. “A range of exciting projects around the country have received funding, helping to build or ... More >>
Appointments to Pike River Royal Commission
Monday, 13 December 2010, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today noted the appointment by the Governor-General of three commissioners to the Royal Commission into the Pike River mine tragedy. More >>
Minister welcomes latest round of lottery community funding
Monday, 13 December 2010, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced $6,813,063 million in funding for 27 projects through the Lottery Communities Facilities Committee. More >>
Further ultra-fast broadband negotiations underway
Monday, 13 December 2010, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, has welcomed an announcement from Crown Fibre Holdings that further negotiations are underway for the rollout of ultra-fast broadband (UFB). More >>
Smoke-free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Amendment
Sunday, 12 December 2010, 9:26 pm | New Zealand Government
SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENTS (CONTROLS AND ENFORCEMENT) AMENDMENT BILL Hon Tariana Turia Associate Minister of Health Friday 10 December 2010; 10pm SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENTS (CONTROLS AND ENFORCEMENT) AMENDMENT BILL Parliament Buildings, Wellington Delivered ... More >>
Govt welcomes Kiwi Appointment as Kyoto Chair
Sunday, 12 December 2010, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today welcomed the election of New Zealander Adrian Macey as Chair of the Kyoto Protocol at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancún, Mexico. More >>
Govt welcomes substantial climate change progress at Cancún
Sunday, 12 December 2010, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Ministers Tim Groser and Nick Smith today welcomed the substantial progress made at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Cancún, Mexico, saying it represented a significant step forward towards a global, legally binding and comprehensive ... More >>
