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Science ties with France renewed
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Science and technology ties between New Zealand and France have been reinforced with the re-signing of the Dumont d’Urville programme, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp. More >>
Credit rating news reflects NZ's debt reliance
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Standard and Poor's decision to put New Zealand's foreign currency rating on negative outlook highlights the need to reduce our heavy reliance on foreign debt, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Weightloss surgery meet and greet- Hon Tariana Turia
Monday, 22 November 2010, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
This is an area of my life where my professional responsibilities and my own life experience are inextricably linked. More >>
Growth of Pacific Island businesses a sign of the Future
Monday, 22 November 2010, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The growing number of successful Pacific Island businesses was a sign of the future make up of the New Zealand economy, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu said at the 25th anniversary of the Pacific Business Trust in Manukau tonight. More >>
Minister welcomes report on electoral referendum bill
Monday, 22 November 2010, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power has welcomed the Electoral Legislation Select Committee’s report to Parliament on the Electoral Referendum Bill. More >>
Broad consensus emerges on electoral finance law
Monday, 22 November 2010, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Broad political consensus has emerged to progress new electoral finance laws, Justice Minister Simon Power said today. More >>
Capital and Coast and Hutt DHB appointments
Monday, 22 November 2010, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall announced today that Dr Virginia Hope has been appointed chair of the Capital and Coast District Health Board (DHB) and of the Hutt Valley District Health Board. More >>
New chairs confirmed in DHB appointments
Monday, 22 November 2010, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the appointed members of the 20 District Health Boards, including 10 new chairs and several people serving on more than one board. More >>
Turia Speech At Maori Women's Refuge
Sunday, 21 November 2010, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Government
What an awesome sight to see the Super Maori Fullas here in force – men who are prepared to stand up and be counted – to promote the goal of violence free whanau and a violent free society. More >>
Minister welcomes strong support for Psa plan
Saturday, 20 November 2010, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity Minister David Carter has tonight welcomed strong support from kiwifruit growers for a government/industry plan to fight Psa disease. The Government is committing $25 million in a dollar-for-dollar partnership with the kiwifruit industry to fund ... More >>
Govt ready to offer assistance after mine incident
Saturday, 20 November 2010, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Government stands ready to offer whatever assistance it can as events unfold at Pike River mine on the West Coast, says the Minister of Energy and Resources, Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Twyford’s Inept Detective Work On Show Again
Saturday, 20 November 2010, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Phil Twyford’s detective work has once again shown him to be inept in his efforts to paint the new Auckland Council as a failure, Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide said today. More >>
Govt ready to offer assistance after mine incident
Friday, 19 November 2010, 9:25 pm | New Zealand Government
19 November 2010 Media Statement Govt ready to offer assistance after mine incident The Government stands ready to offer whatever assistance it can as events unfold at Pike River mine on the West Coast, says the Minister of Energy and Resources, ... More >>
Mapp: Launch of Cleantech Centre Otaki
Friday, 19 November 2010, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
I would acknowledge the organisers of the official launch of the CleanTech centre. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this event, and to speak today. More >>
Survey reveals second hand smoke an issue
Friday, 19 November 2010, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2009 Tobacco Use Survey released today shows that the overall prevalence of smoking is continuing to decline but exposure to second-hand smoke is still a significant issue for some households, says Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia. More >>
McCully names new diplomatic appointments
Friday, 19 November 2010, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has today announced the appointment of the new Ambassador to Mexico, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organisation in Geneva and the next Consul-General in Sao Paulo. More >>
Proposal for prison at Wiri referred to Board of Inquiry
Friday, 19 November 2010, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced that he has directed a proposal from the Minister of Corrections’ for the building of a men’s prison at Wiri to an independent board of inquiry. More >>
McCully heads to Europe, NATO Summit
Friday, 19 November 2010, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully is heading to Europe where he will spend next week attending the 2010 NATO Summit in Portugal and meeting his counterparts in Croatia, Ireland, the UK, the Czech Republic and Estonia. More >>
Construction begins: Tauranga Road of National Significance
Friday, 19 November 2010, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Construction on the Tauranga Eastern Link Road of National Significance is under way, with physical works beginning – six months earlier than originally planned. Transport Minister Steven Joyce, who attended an event to mark the start of construction, ... More >>
Address Grosvenor Financial Services Group
Friday, 19 November 2010, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for inviting me here to address this conference. It is a pleasure to be here today to talk about something which is of growing importance. Savings and investment is at the heart of the Government’s economic agenda. I am ... More >>
