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St James Cycle Trail the first Great Ride
Friday, 19 November 2010, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson will officially open the St James Cycle Trail tomorrow, the first of the country’s ‘Great Rides’ to be fully completed. The trail passes through the iconic backcountry of St James Conservation Area, near the ... More >>
Re-developed courthouse for Nelson’s future
Friday, 19 November 2010, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Nelson’s re-developed courthouse was opened today by Courts Minister Hon Georgina te Heuheu. Mrs te Heuheu said that improving access to justice is a priority for the Government, and the provision of modern court facilities is a key part of that. ... More >>
Support Cure Kids with a Red Nose
Friday, 19 November 2010, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, MP for Maungakiekie encourages you to wear your Red Nose on Friday 19 November to support Cure Kids, as part of Red Nose day. Red Nose Day was first held in New Zealand in 1989 and was last held in 1997. Cure Kids is bringing ... More >>
Next steps in improving mental health services
Thursday, 18 November 2010, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the Government’s next steps to improve access to mental health and addiction services over the coming year. More >>
The Next Phase Of Local Government Reforms
Thursday, 18 November 2010, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech To Federated Farmers National Council Meeting 2010; Westpac Stadium, Wellington; Thursday, November 18 2010 Federated Farmers President Don Nicholson, Vice-President Donald Aubrey, CEO Conor English, National Council Members, Provincial Presidents, ... More >>
Community Response Fund sparks innovation
Thursday, 18 November 2010, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Community groups will receive over eight million dollars through the Community Response Fund says Acting Social Development Minister Judith Collins. Total assistance from this fund has so far reached $33.6 million, with 170 community groups benefitting ... More >>
Telford Polytech to merge with Lincoln University
Thursday, 18 November 2010, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has accepted a proposal that will see Lincoln University and Telford Rural Polytechnic merge as of 1 January 2011. Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says the merger will create one larger institution with a stronger base to support ... More >>
Carter: Federated Farmers National Council
Thursday, 18 November 2010, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
I work in an ever-changing environment. What I was going to discuss with you today has changed significantly over the past weeks, and days. More >>
Additional funding available for aquaculture
Thursday, 18 November 2010, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced a third round of the aquaculture market development contestable fund, providing $410,000 in additional funding for the industry. More >>
Turia: Funding Information Service AGM
Thursday, 18 November 2010, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
On behalf of Minister Turia, I want to pass on her sincere congratulations for this wonderful event – the occasion of twenty years of service and support provided by the Funding Information Service. More >>
English: Cullen Employment Law Firm breakfast
Thursday, 18 November 2010, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Last week marked two years since the John Key-led Government was elected on a platform of building a more ambitious New Zealand. More >>
$50 million government/industry plan to fight Psa
Thursday, 18 November 2010, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced it is committing $25 million, subject to a dollar-for-dollar match from the kiwifruit industry, to fund an urgent aggressive containment strategy to fight Psa disease. More >>
Minister to lead industry visit to China and Japan
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley is leaving New Zealand tonight to lead a delegation of fishing and aquaculture industry representatives on a seven-day visit to China and Japan. More >>
White Ribbon Campaign parliamentary breakfast
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to thank Alfred Ngaro for opening our proceedings today, in order for us to approach this special event with the right thoughts guiding us forward. And I want to extend my special acknowledgements to the Chief Commissioner of the Families Commissioner, ... More >>
Speech to Federated Farmers National Council
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to be here this afternoon. I’d like to thank Don Nicolson and the members of your National Council for the invitation to speak to you. I want to take this opportunity to outline the Government’s position on overseas investment ... More >>
Greater accountability in international education
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to the oversight of private training establishments (PTEs) involved in export education will result in greater accountability and higher standards in the export education sector, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Māori Purposes Bill receives first reading today
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Māori Purposes Bill, which received its first reading in the House today, will make improvements to the Māori Trusts Boards Act, the Māori Fisheries Act, and legislation affecting the estate of Pukepuke Tangiora, as well as a number of technical ... More >>
ERO: Excellent progress in National Standards
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the latest Education Review Office report on the implementation of National Standards shows that primary and intermediate schools are making excellent progress. More >>
Involve Youth Development Conference
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
As I made my way here today, an idea came to me about a text bomb to encourage recruitment to the cause of Involve. All it would take is three symbols – the plus sign; the greater-than sign; and the division sign (+>=). More >>
Minister welcomes progress on Puhoi to Wellsford
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the NZ Transport Agency is making good progress on the Puhoi to Wellsford Road of National Significance – the least-developed of the seven RoNS projects. NZTA has today announced details of the planned route between ... More >>
