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Turia: Speech - Alternative Education
Friday, 5 November 2010, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Launch of the report, Youth '09 : the health and wellbeing of young people in Alternative Education: A report on the needs of alternative education in Auckland and Northland More >>
Turia: Speech - Maori Accountants Network
Friday, 5 November 2010, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to join with the Auckland Maori Accountants Network to share together, the excitement associated with Whanau Ora. More >>
Early start for Tauranga Eastern Link
Friday, 5 November 2010, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed news today that construction on the Tauranga Eastern Link will start later this month - more than six months ahead of schedule. More >>
Concerns Over Council Transition Costs Unfounded
Friday, 5 November 2010, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
New Auckland Council Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse's concerns that the new Council's transition costs are unclear and potentially 'huge' are simply unfounded, Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide said today. More >>
US / NZ Strategic Partnership launches new era
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 4 November 2010 Media Statement US / NZ Strategic Partnership launches new era United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Foreign Minister Murray McCully today launched a Declaration establishing ... More >>
Spatial plan will ensure economic growth for Auck
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Thursday, November 4 2010 The Auckland Council’s first Auckland spatial plan will help to ensure that New Zealand has a city which can provide a key link to the global economy, Local Government Minister Rodney Hide and Environment Minister Nick Smith ... More >>
Australia & NZ working together on climate change
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Joint Press Release Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for Climate Change Issues Hon Greg Combet Minister For Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Australia & New Zealand recommit to working together on climate change More >>
Turia: Speech - Maori Health Leadership
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Associate Minister of Health Thursday 4 November 2010; 11.30am Speech Toitu Hauora Maori 2030 Summit : Maori Health Leadership towards 2030 Orongomai Marae, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt I was really taken with a panui I read about the ... More >>
Dunne: NGOs need greater role in decision-making
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
A health and disabilities NGO sector that has developed over the years from “well meaning” to “highly competent and professional” should have a greater role in decision-making on priorities, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Minister opens Auckland Drug Treatment Unit
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister opens Auckland Drug Treatment Unit Corrections Minister Judith Collins today opened the second of three new Drug Treatment Units which will double the number of prisoners able to undertake drug rehabilitation. The new unit, at Auckland Prison, ... More >>
2025 Taskforce Report Highlights Challenge Ahead
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Regulatory Reform Rodney Hide today welcomed the release of the 2025 Taskforce's second report, which highlights the challenge ahead if New Zealand is to succeed in catching Australia by 2025. More >>
Official unemployment rate falls to 6.4%
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
The number of people who are officially unemployed has fallen to 150,000 or 6.4 percent. More >>
Power: Food and Grocery Council Conference
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Government relies on you to provide jobs – close to 150,000 of them – as well as, well – food and groceries. In turn, you rely on us to set economic conditions that promote growth and encourage stability. More >>
Construction Contracts Act 2002 under review
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Construction Contracts Act 2002 under review Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has released a discussion document on the Construction Contracts Act 2002 today. The Act regulates progress payments under construction contracts ... More >>
Tariana Turia - Going For Gold
Thursday, 4 November 2010, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
When Ngati Porou woman, Joelle King, was asked the magic formula helped her and Jaclyn Hawkes win gold in the Commonwealth Games Women’s doubles squash champs, her response was immediate. More >>
Minister of Trade to visit Mexico
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tim Groser Minister of Trade Minister of Trade to visit Mexico Minister of Trade Tim Groser is to lead a delegation of New Zealand businesses interested in exploring trade and investment opportunities in Mexico. “Mexico is New Zealand’s biggest ... More >>
Have your say on international disabilities report
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Disability Issues, Hon Tariana Turia, is inviting public comment on a draft government report on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Government is required to report to the United Nations on how the Convention ... More >>
2025 report acknowledges long-term challenge
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
3 November 2010 Media Statement 2025 report acknowledges long-term challenge The second 2025 Taskforce report shows the Government has taken steps to lift New Zealand's sustainable economic growth, but catching up with Australia will be a long-term challenge, ... More >>
New Te Papa chair and board member appointed
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Sir Wira Gardiner has been appointed as Chair of the Board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, and Fiona Campbell appointed as a member of the Board, Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Prison PPP gets green light
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking the next step towards implementing a public private partnership (PPP) for delivering a new prison at Wiri, South Auckland, Infrastructure Minister Bill English and Corrections Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
