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WTO finds in favour of NZ Apples in Australia case
Tuesday, 10 August 2010, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Trade Tim Groser has today welcomed the verdict of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Panel which he says has found firmly in favour of New Zealand apple growers. More >>
Better businesses aim of PM's Business Scholarship
Monday, 9 August 2010, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today launched a pilot $1 million scholarship scheme to boost the capability of New Zealand businesses, particularly those with a focus on exporting. More >>
West Coast marine protection report released
Monday, 9 August 2010, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson and Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Phil Heatley today welcomed the release of the recommendation report from the West Coast Marine Protection Forum. More >>
Unsung Heroes Of Merchant Navy To Be Commemorated
Sunday, 8 August 2010, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
September 3 will be recognised by the Government as Merchant Navy Day, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today.The Merchant Navy played a critical role during wartime. More >>
More Government information for reuse
Friday, 6 August 2010, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The release of the New Zealand Government Open Access and Licensing framework (NZGOAL) today is a significant step towards increasing the release of government held material for re-use, and more open and transparent government, says Minister of State Services ... More >>
Launch of Extraordinary Journeys
Friday, 6 August 2010, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
I have heard it said that the difference between an extraordinary life and an ordinary one is the extraordinary pleasures you find in ordinary things. More >>
New appointments to Te Papa Board
Friday, 6 August 2010, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Philip Carter and Wendy Lai have been appointed to the Board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Hon Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Pacific job seekers get million dollar assistance
Friday, 6 August 2010, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced an employment assistance package for Pacific job seekers, including a million dollars for targeted work programmes. More >>
Benefit figures rise by 0.4% in July
Friday, 6 August 2010, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
July figures show Unemployment Benefit numbers dropped in Auckland and Waikato but rose in other areas said Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Govt to carefully consider housing report
Friday, 6 August 2010, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is carefully considering the Housing Shareholders' Advisory Group report on options for improving the social and affordable housing sector, Finance Minister Bill English and Housing Minister Phil Heatley said today. More >>
PM reaffirms Vanuatu development commitment
Friday, 6 August 2010, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has underlined New Zealand’s commitment to supporting Vanuatu’s economic development at a ground-breaking ceremony with Vanuatu Prime Minister, Edward Natapei, for the nation’s new passport office. More >>
PM reaffirms Vanuatu development commitment
Friday, 6 August 2010, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has underlined New Zealand’s commitment to supporting Vanuatu’s economic development at a ground-breaking ceremony with Vanuatu Prime Minister, Edward Natapei, for the nation’s new passport office. More >>
New Zealand to host 2011 Pacific Islands Forum
Friday, 6 August 2010, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will host the 2011 Pacific Islands Forum next September, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Underwrite to boost new venture capital funds
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Economic Development Gerry Brownlee today announced a $40 million underwrite for the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund’s venture capital programme to encourage more private investment into new venture capital funds. More >>
New tax bill closes loophole; simplifies GST
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A tax bill tabled in Parliament today introduces changes to strengthen and clarify the GST rules, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has announced. More >>
Training for beneficiaries to get better results
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett and Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce today announced changes to the Training Opportunities Programme (TOP's). More >>
$4.2m to boost early childhood education places
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples have announced a $4.2 million funding boost for five early childhood education centres, which will benefit 280 children. More >>
Address to the Christchurch Housing Forum
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. It's a pleasure to address your group and to give you an idea of the Government's perspective on what's happening in New Zealand's housing space. More >>
Minister congratulates world champion dancers
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Hip hop dance crew ReQuest has shown once again that passion tempered by total commitment and discipline can take you to the top of the world, says Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples. More >>
Focus on Gender Pay Gap Trend
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
‘The use of a consistent measurement standard over time allows for accurate comparisons of the gender pay gap figures. Such consistency will ensure that the outcomes are reliable and credible, and can be relied on by observers and commentators.’ said ... More >>
