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Benefit figures released
Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of New Zealanders on a benefit rose by 1.1 percent in June. More >>
Government to reform or repeal Waihopai 3 defence
Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is to either reform or repeal the 'claim of right' defence successfully used by the defendants in the Waihopai sabotage case, Justice Minister Simon Power said today. More >>
Brochure to raise domestic violence awareness
Tuesday, 13 July 2010, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Ensuring ethnic communities have practical information about domestic violence and how to access support is the objective of the Intimate Partner Violence brochure launched today by Ethnic and Women’s Affairs Minister Pansy Wong. More >>
New Zealand very disappointed by Fiji expulsion
Tuesday, 13 July 2010, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has described Fiji's plans to expel the Australian head of mission from Suva today as "completely unjustified and very disappointing". More >>
Minister meets with US Customs officials
Monday, 12 July 2010, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson will meet with officials from US Customs and Border Protection over the next two days while he is in the United States. More >>
New prison’s economic impact outlined
Monday, 12 July 2010, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
A proposed 960-bed public-private partnership prison at Wiri in South Auckland will create about $1.2 billion in economic benefits to the Auckland region over 30 years, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
Overwhelming message on National Standards
Monday, 12 July 2010, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the overwhelming message from principals and school trustees gathered in Christchurch at the weekend is that National Standards are being implemented from Southland to Northland and initial feedback from parents ... More >>
Government committed to ongoing discipline
Monday, 12 July 2010, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Government remains committed to sound management of its finances and ongoing fiscal discipline, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Speech: Anne Tolley School Trustees Association
Sunday, 11 July 2010, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
I welcome the opportunity to share the Government’s initiatives to lift achievement, particularly in reading, writing and maths; to keep young people engaged in learning at school More >>
McCully Statement On Andy Haden
Sunday, 11 July 2010, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully today received the resignation of Andy Haden as a 2011 Ambassador. Mr McCully said he had accepted the resignation “with sadness”. More >>
Te Tari Puna Ora New Zealand Childcare Association
Friday, 9 July 2010, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The goal ahead of us at this hui, is to inspire the longing in us all, to yearn for the endless immensity of education; the huge sea of opportunity that lies ahead for learners, for leaders, for educators. More >>
Minister to address world conference
Friday, 9 July 2010, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson leaves for the United States tomorrow to address 400 international senior executives at one of the largest geographic information system conferences in the world. More >>
McCully comment on Andy Haden
Friday, 9 July 2010, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully says he has seen part, but not all, of the comments made by Andy Haden on Sky Television on Wednesday night. More >>
PM celebrates NZ National Day at Shanghai Expo
Friday, 9 July 2010, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key is celebrating New Zealand National Day at the Shanghai Expo. More >>
Archaeological consenting processes to be improved
Friday, 9 July 2010, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The process for getting approval for archaeological consents will be made faster, simpler, and more efficient, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Minister opens new Waterways Centre
Friday, 9 July 2010, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Improved knowledge and skills will play an important role in improving New Zealand’s water management, Environment Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Solar water heating scheme gets upgrade
Friday, 9 July 2010, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Grants to assist households to invest in solar water heating will continue under a new programme which will also include heat pump water heaters, Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
First MultiProof approvals issued to builders
Friday, 9 July 2010, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
The first two MultiProof approvals have been issued to volume builders in Christchurch and Palmerston North, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson announced today. More >>
REAA report shows improvement needed
Thursday, 8 July 2010, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Justice Nathan Guy has welcomed a report into the employment of Jonathan Moss at the Real Estate Agents Authority. More >>
Building your house of learning - health research
Thursday, 8 July 2010, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to be here at the Hui Whakapiripiri 2010 - and to be asked to respond to the conference theme of 'building your house of learning'. More >>
