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Government To Consider New Path For Social Housing

Sunday, 24 October 2010, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government

Suggestions for a different approach to the delivery of social and state housing are to be considered by Government. In April, social housing experts made recommendations it believed would deliver an ‘effective and efficient’ model for state housing More >>

Ngāti Kuia Deed Of Settlement Signed

Sunday, 24 October 2010, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government

The Crown and Ngāti Kuia have signed the first Deed of Settlement in the South Island since 1997, Treaty Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced today. The Deed of Settlement sets out commercial redress worth over $24 million. More >>

High demand for NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund

Friday, 22 October 2010, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has welcomed the strong interest shown in the NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund, with 482 applications received totalling $70 million. More >>

The authority of disabled people of Whanganui

Friday, 22 October 2010, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Government

I have to say when I looked upon the cover of this disability strategy, I felt a resounding rush of euphoria, as I saw the depth of our awa, the majesty of our maunga, Koro Ruapehu, and the beauty of a clear, blue sky. More >>

Govt fixing dental health services

Friday, 22 October 2010, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Minister Peter Dunne say there are more dental staff delivering front line public health services, and fewer pre-school and primary school age children are waiting for their scheduled appointments. More >>

Minister urges motorists to take care

Friday, 22 October 2010, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is urging Kiwis to stay safe on the roads this Labour Day weekend. More >>

Speech to Australasian Compliance Institute

Friday, 22 October 2010, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Government attaches a great deal of importance to fostering the trans-Tasman relationship as both countries work towards achieving a truly single economic market. More >>

Minister opens first Simple House today

Friday, 22 October 2010, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson opened New Zealand’s first Simple House in Otara, Auckland today. More >>

Osteoporosis awards delivered

Friday, 22 October 2010, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government

A woman who survived German Labour Camps as a child, was this evening awarded the ACC Medal for her inspirational lifestyle. More >>

Te Kōkiri Ngātahi demonstrates commitment

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Today’s successful second annual Kōkiri Ngātahi hui on progressing the settlement of Treaty of Waitangi claims re-affirms the commitment by Māori and the Crown to the completion of the historical settlement process, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi ... More >>

Justice Wilson resigns

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Acting Attorney-General Judith Collins announced that Justice Wilson today resigned as a judge of the Supreme Court. More >>

CPS lifts compliance with parole standards

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Community Probation Services has lifted compliance with parole mandatory standards to 96 percent, up from 56 percent in September 2008, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>

Commerce Minister announces delegations

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Simon Power has announced the delegations for new Associate Commerce Minister John Boscawen. More >>

Appointments to the Engineering Associates

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the appointment of Mr Grant Benvenuti and Mr Garrett Glynn to the Engineering Associates Registration Board, for terms of two years. More >>

Sharples: Te Kōkiri Ngātahi hui

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

35 years ago, the historic Maori land march led by Dame Whina Cooper arrived in Auckland and crossed the Harbour Bridge. • 35 years ago, we were contemplating the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal. 35 years on, and we are contemplating how the landscape ... More >>