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Government applauds meat sector strategy
Tuesday, 20 July 2010, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has congratulated the Meat Industry Association and Beef + Lamb New Zealand on joining forces with a plan to lift the performance of the meat industry. More >>
No land to be removed from Schedule 4
Tuesday, 20 July 2010, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee and Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson announced today that the government has decided not to remove any land from Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act for the purposes of further mineral exploration or extraction. More >>
Hide: Crane Association of New Zealand
Monday, 19 July 2010, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning to you all. It is a pleasure to be here, and I thank you for inviting me to deliver the keynote address to you this morning. More >>
Dunne: MEA Council Meeting
Monday, 19 July 2010, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. As Minister of Revenue, I am pleased to be here addressing a group that plays a key role as our economy begins the climb out of recession. More >>
Extra Govt Funding Provides New Respite Care Beds
Monday, 19 July 2010, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today opened a new wing at Sevenoaks Retirement Village in Paraparaumu housing ten new respite and palliative care beds. More >>
Sick leave proposal a very simple change
Monday, 19 July 2010, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson says the suggestion that every employee will be asked to provide a medical certificate whenever they are sick is ridiculous. More >>
Power: Address to Women’s Refuge Annual Appeal Launch
Monday, 19 July 2010, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
I’d like to acknowledge fellow MPs Peter Dunne, Charles Chauvel and Hekia Parata, Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast, Judge Boshier, and Women’s Refuge chief executive Heather Henare for being here today for the launch of the Women’s Refuge Annual ... More >>
Skilled job vacancies continue to increase
Monday, 19 July 2010, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
The total number of jobs advertised online continues to rise, up by 36.9 percent since June last year and by 9.4 percent over the last three months. More >>
Regional Leadership Groups announced
Monday, 19 July 2010, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia has today announced the appointment of the Whanau Ora Regional Leadership Groups. More >>
NZ to open Embassy in the United Arab Emirates
Monday, 19 July 2010, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to open an Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the federal capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Regional Leadership Groups announced
Monday, 19 July 2010, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia has today announced the appointment of the Whanau Ora Regional Leadership Groups. More >>
Trial Period Gives Young People A Shot At Work
Sunday, 18 July 2010, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Employment & Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the extension of the 90-day trial period, saying it will give more young people work opportunities. "This will open up the way for more employers to give young people a go" says Ms Bennett. More >>
Holidays Act Changes Announced
Sunday, 18 July 2010, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Employees will be able to exchange up to one week’s annual holidays for cash from next year, Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson says. The change is among a number of planned amendments to the Holidays Act 2003 announced today. More >>
90-Day Trial Period Extended To All Employers
Sunday, 18 July 2010, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The 90-day trial period is to be extended to enable all employers and new employees to have the chance to benefit from it, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. More >>
John Key: Address To National Party Conference
Sunday, 18 July 2010, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
The National-led Government is relentlessly focused on what matters to all New Zealanders. Last election, New Zealanders voted for a brighter future. And we’re doing what it takes to secure that future. More >>
Employment Law Package All About Jobs & Growth
Sunday, 18 July 2010, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
John Key today announced a fair and balanced employment law package aimed squarely at jobs and economic growth. “This employment law package is all about policies to help productivity and employment in New Zealand,” says Mr Key. More >>
New Collaborative Approach To Water Management
Saturday, 17 July 2010, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
The formation of the Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee is an important step towards a more collaborative approach to freshwater management in Canterbury, Environment Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Police congratulated on $5m meth bust
Friday, 16 July 2010, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today congratulated the Police for the successful conclusion of a year-long drugs operation that resulted in the seizure of more than $5 million worth of methamphetamine. More >>
Minister welcomes progress on Akl electrification
Friday, 16 July 2010, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the electrification of Auckland's rail system is one step closer today, with KiwiRail announcing a short list of four potential suppliers to build the region’s 38 new electric multiple units. More >>
Welcome to the Special Rapporteur
Friday, 16 July 2010, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, is pleased to welcome United Nations Special Rapporteur, Professor James Anaya to New Zealand on behalf of the New Zealand Government. More >>
