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Milestone ceremony marks fresh start
Monday, 29 November 2010, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett joined families and staff today at a graduation ceremony for young offenders. “The young men who came here after committing serious offences have been challenged to take responsibility and make a fresh start,” says ... More >>
Minister announces new chair for Meridian Energy
Monday, 29 November 2010, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of Chris Moller as chair of Meridian Energy. Mr Moller was appointed to the Meridian board as a director in May last year. His appointment as chair is effective from 1 January ... More >>
PM encourages fresh start for young people
Monday, 29 November 2010, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the graduation of the first military-style activity camp under the National-led Government’s Fresh Start youth justice legislation. More >>
Iwi to discuss delivery of Aquaculture Settlement
Monday, 29 November 2010, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Heatley Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Iwi to discuss delivery of Aquaculture Settlement Iwi are being invited to discuss how the Crown can deliver its obligations under the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement for new ... More >>
Financial advisers disciplinary committee established
Monday, 29 November 2010, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the establishment of a committee to conduct disciplinary proceedings arising out of complaints against authorised financial advisers. “The aim of the Financial Advisers Act is to build confidence in the ... More >>
Royal Commission on Pike River - Terms of Reference
Monday, 29 November 2010, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
TERMS OF REFERENCE (DRAFT) – Royal Commission on Pike River Mine Tragedy 1. The Royal Commission will inquire into and report (making any recommendations it thinks fit) on: More >>
Q and A: Royal Commission into the Pike River
Monday, 29 November 2010, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Royal Commission will start work as soon as practical once appointed by the Governor-General and an Order in Council is made to establish it. The Government first needs to finalise the terms of reference and confirm all of the Commissioners. ... More >>
PM announces Royal Commission on Pike River
Monday, 29 November 2010, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
PM announces Royal Commission on Pike River Prime Minister John Key announced today that Cabinet has agreed to establish a Royal Commission on the Pike River mine tragedy. More >>
New appointment to Fire Service Commission
Monday, 29 November 2010, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister of Internal Affairs 29 November 2010 New appointment to New Zealand Fire Service Commission Board Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Vicki Caisley to the Board of the New Zealand Fire ... More >>
Canterbury business gets additional boost
Monday, 29 November 2010, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
29 November 2010 Media Statement Canterbury business gets additional boost Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced a package of new measures to assist Canterbury business in the wake of the September 4 earthquake. Over half a million ... More >>
Minister heads to US for top-level talks
Sunday, 28 November 2010, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Wayne Mapp is travelling to the United States this week for top-level talks in both his portfolio areas of Defence and Research, Science and Technology. More >>
A new Act - a new era for immigration
Sunday, 28 November 2010, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Immigration 28 November 2010 Media Statement A new Act - a new era for immigration A more efficient immigration system and enhanced border security are two of the key benefits of the new Immigration Act which comes ... More >>
Antifreeze recycling scheme launched
Friday, 26 November 2010, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced in Dunedin a new initiative to recycle used antifreeze thanks to a Government grant of $180,000 from the Waste Minimisation Fund. “This recycling initiative is about preventing used antifreeze ending up ... More >>
Encouraging young people to get involved
Friday, 26 November 2010, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett is challenging councils to reach out to local young people through the Youth Development Partnership Fund. “I also want to encourage young people to step out of their shells, look beyond Facebook and TV and take part ... More >>
ACC systems in place to help Pike River Mine families
Friday, 26 November 2010, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC is prepared to do all it can to assist the families of the 29 Pike River Mine workers, ACC Minister Nick Smith says. “The tragedy at Pike River Mine is expected to be the biggest claim for a workplace accident in the history of the ACC scheme,” ... More >>
The John McLeod Scholarship and Te Apa Mareikura Awards
Friday, 26 November 2010, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
It is with those thoughts that I come today, to share in this special celebration which honours the legacy of five very significant people in all our lives – Dr John McLeod; Anne Delamere, Bill Katene, Denis Simpson and Rongowhakaata Wi Repa. More >>
New immigration appeals body kicks-off
Friday, 26 November 2010, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu and Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman today welcomed the swearing in of 16 members of the new Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) in Auckland. More >>
Victoria University wins PM’s top Science Award
Friday, 26 November 2010, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Scientists who have turned world-leading research into a multi-million dollar technology company have won the top award at the Prime Minister's Science Prizes, New Zealand's most prestigious and valuable science awards. More >>
McCully: improvements to Czech Working Holidays
Friday, 26 November 2010, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully and Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg signed a Protocol amending the existing Working Holiday Scheme between New Zealand and the Czech Republic at a meeting yesterday in Prague. More >>
Speech notes for Pike River Mine motion
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
On behalf of the Prime Minister I move that the House mark the tragic loss of life that has occurred at the Pike River Mine; express its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the men who died; thank the rescue teams and support teams who were ... More >>
