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Fishing charter boat reporting under way soon
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
A new scheme formally announced today by Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley, will help improve knowledge about New Zealand’s fisheries and ensure the interests of amateur fishers are taken into account in fisheries management decisions. More >>
Govt acts to improve motorcycle safety
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the Government has moved to tackle the growing issue of motorcycle and moped safety with a number of actions aimed at better training for novice and returning riders. More >>
Minister pays tribute to fallen officers
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today paid tribute to Police who have lost their lives in the line of duty. More >>
Govt to change give way rules in early 2012
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today confirmed plans to change the give ways rules at intersections in New Zealand. More >>
Cancer patients getting more chemotherapy
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Publicly funded chemotherapy clinics have increased 25% in two years, to just over 57,000 outpatient sessions in public hospitals in the 2009/10 year. More >>
Members for new Immigration & Protection Tribunal
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power and Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the 16 members of the new Immigration and Protection Tribunal. More >>
New Auckland Council Saves Ratepayers $91 Million
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Aucklanders should be very pleased at the announcement that, from 1 July 2012, the annual salary bill of the new Auckland Council will fall to $513 million - saving ratepayers a total of $91 million per annum, Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney ... More >>
Ryall: Annaliese Haven Rest Home – dementia wing
Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for your warm welcome – and for inviting me to speak today at the opening of your new dementia wing. More >>
Tolley To PPTA Conference
Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. More >>
Turia Speech to Regional Plan Stakeholder Event
Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
I am really pleased to be here, at this important stakeholder event; to hear at first hand, the enterprises and employment experiences that distinguish Whanganui, Taranaki, the Rangitikei and the King Country. More >>
More land sold to foreigners under Labour
Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson says that Labour leader Phil Goff is being duplicitous in his criticism of the Government’s announced changes to the rules around land sales to overseas buyers. More >>
Retail biodiesel offers motorists more choice
Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand motorists have the opportunity to use a more environmentally friendly fuel following oil company Gull’s decision to start selling a biodiesel blend at service stations, Associate Energy and Resources Minister Pansy Wong said today. More >>
Two-year agreement on 111 governance
Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Two-year agreement a step towards better 111 governance Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Telecom and the Crown for the 111 service. More >>
Tertiary institutions in strong financial position
Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s publicly funded tertiary institutions are generally in strong financial positions and are well-placed for future challenges and growth, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Pacific & Maori teens lead cervical cancer vaccine
Monday, 27 September 2010, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Young Pacific and Maori women are leading the way in taking up a vaccine which protects them against infection with HPV (human papillomavirus), Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu says . HPVs are common viruses which lead to most cervical cancers ... More >>
Further progress on Road of National Significance
Monday, 27 September 2010, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the Wellington Northern Corridor Road of National Significance is progressing well with tenders being called for initial work on the Otaki to Levin section of the road. More >>
Tolley: NZEI Annual Meeting
Monday, 27 September 2010, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Good afternoon everyone and thank you Frances for your introduction. More >>
Te Lauhigano Tokelau, 2010 AGM
Monday, 27 September 2010, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to firstly congratulate Dr Elelkana Faafoi, who has provided such inspiring leadership in the role as Managing Director of Te Lauhigano Tokelau. Steering the course of your own development, guided by your own values and the unique assets of ... More >>
Labour’s unfunded GST policy worth $1 a week
Monday, 27 September 2010, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour’s unfunded policy to remove GST from fresh fruit and vegetables would deliver only $1 a week for the average Kiwi – and much less for low income earners, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
New appointments to NZ Film Commission board
Monday, 27 September 2010, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Producer and director Chris Hampson and production house general manager Cameron Harland have been appointed to the board of the New Zealand Film Commission, Minister for Arts and Culture Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
