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Review of Maori language strategy and sector
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The strategy and infrastructure of the Maori Language sector is to be completely reviewed, to ensure the programmes and expenditure across the whole of government are responsive to Iwi/Maori aspirations, Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples ... More >>
The 9th Annual Maori Legal Forum
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Just over a month ago, over three hundred people gathered at Taita Marae in Dargaville, to celebrate and commemorate the life of an outstanding young Maori leader. More >>
Minister welcomes biofuels report
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s report Some biofuels are better than others: thinking strategically about biofuels , which was tabled in Parliament today. More >>
CTU stance on trade agreement could cost jobs
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
It is disappointing that the Council of Trade Unions has requested the United States union movement pulls its support for the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement, Trade Minister Tim Groser says. More >>
Kopu Bridge: excellent progress after construction
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says excellent progress has been made in the State Highway 25 Kopu Bridge replacement project, on which construction started one year ago today. More >>
New Zealanders join Tarin Khowt deployment
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Nine Defence Force staff are to undertake an eight-month deployment to Uruzgan province in Afghanistan, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today. More >>
Sir John Jeffries reappointed
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key announced today that the Governor-General has reappointed the Honourable Sir John Jeffries as Commissioner of Security Warrants for a further three year term. More >>
Dunne welcomes child support report
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the Auditor-General’s performance review of Inland Revenue’s management of child support, describing it as “useful and positive”. More >>
Chief Families Commissioner appointed
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announces the appointment of Carl Davidson as Chief Commissioner for the Families Commission. More >>
Chief Families Commissioner appointed
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announces the appointment of Carl Davidson as Chief Commissioner for the Families Commission. More >>
Chatham Islands wave project receives backing
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A project to harness wave energy on the Chatham Islands has been awarded funding under the government’s Marine Energy Deployment Fund, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
NZTA Board members announced
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointments of Jerry Rickman, Tony Lanigan and Patsy Reddy to the Board of the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). More >>
Launch of the Crohns and Colitis New Zealand
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Today we gather here in support of the 15,000 New Zealanders living with inflammatory bowel disease – and the families who support them. More >>
Address to NZ Shareholders Association
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Earlier this year when I was brainstorming just who we would put on the establishment board for the new Financial Markets Authority – Bruce’s name was one of those which popped into my head. More >>
Launch of new-look government business website
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
A new-look government website launched today will help save small business owners time and money, Small Business Minister Maurice Williamson says. More >>
Creating jobs in business R&D
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $4.44 million through TechNZ in advanced cyber security technology research by Auckland firm Endace Ltd. More >>
Tauranga Eastern Link tolling approved
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed that the Tauranga Eastern Link will be tolled, allowing construction to begin on the road in early 2011 – seven years earlier than would otherwise be the case. More >>
Artistic excellence reveals essence of humanity
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
28 July 2010 Media Release Poroporoaki ki a Mahea Tomoana ‘He toi whakairo, he mana tangata.’ More >>
Government tables response to Dickson petition
Wednesday, 28 July 2010, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today tabled in Parliament the Government’s response to the Commerce Select Committee’s report on the petition of John Dickson. More >>
Blood thinning drug to be managed by pharmacists
Wednesday, 28 July 2010, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced that community pharmacies will be able to manage blood thinning therapy (warfarin) for patients, in collaboration with general practices, at up to 15 demonstration sites. More >>
