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Minister opens new ECE centre in Manukau

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Anne Tolley has today officially opened the new Mission Heights Early Learning Centre in Manukau City. More >>

Govt waives levy for earthquake waste

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has waived the $10 a tonne waste levy on Canterbury landfills for earthquake waste as it is inappropriate for the fund to profit due to additional waste from the Canterbury earthquake, Environment Minister Nick Smith says. More >>

Government appoints rural recovery coordinator

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has appointed an experienced rural emergency coordinator to oversee recovery efforts on quake-damaged farm properties in Canterbury. More >>

Minister welcomes sensitive claims clinical review

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government

ACC Minister Nick Smith is urging ACC to adopt the recommendations of an independent clinical review into the sensitive claims pathway released today. More >>

Matangi trains important step for Wellington metro

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says Wellington’s new Matangi trains will make for a more reliable, comfortable journey for commuters in the capital. More >>

Another concrete step towards ultra-fast rollout

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government

Crown Fibre Holdings’ announcement today of a shortlist of partners for the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) Initiative and plans to commence negotiations for the first stage of the roll-out shows further solid progress, says Communications and Information ... More >>

Address to Launch Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government

I, however, am here today as the Associate Minister of Health with responsibility for alcohol to launch Alcohol and Pregnancy: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals, a new resource for health professionals to support them in dealing with the issues ... More >>

Hide pays tribute to Local Government Officials

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Following the destructive earthquake last Saturday in Christchurch and the outlying areas, local government officers have worked tirelessly alongside other agencies to help rebuild the Canterbury community, says the Minister of Local Government, ... More >>

Trauma support for the shaken and quake weary

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Social Development, Paula Bennett has pledged $2.5 Million for trauma counselling to support Canterbury’s shaken and quake weary residents. More >>

ACC staff providing support to EQC

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Twenty ACC call centre staff have been assigned to support the Earthquake Commission in managing the rush of earthquake claims, ACC Minister Nick Smith announced today. More >>

New Tasman Crown Solicitor appointed

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Mark Anthony O’Donoghue has been appointed Crown Solicitor for Tasman, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Mr O’Donoghue takes over the role of Crown Solicitor for Tasman from Glen Marshall, following his appointment to the District ... More >>

Tax assistance measures in place for quake victims

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Inland Revenue will take into account tax issues facing Canterbury customers affected by Saturday’s huge earthquake, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today in announcing steps to assist, including a disaster response phone line and tax credits for earthquake ... More >>

Praise for Police, Corrections staff in quake

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Police and Corrections staff have done themselves proud with their work following the Christchurch earthquake, some putting personal problems aside in the line of duty, Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins says. More >>

Ministerial Statement on South Canterbury Finance

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government

I wish to make a ministerial statement under Standing Order 347, in relation to the receivership of South Canterbury Finance and its coverage under the Crown Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme. More >>

Greater accountability for tertiary spend

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says today’s online publication of information about the performance of tertiary institutions is another step towards transparency and accountability for the country’s large investment in tertiary education More >>