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Keynote address to Korea-NZ Business Roundtable
Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
I understand that this event originated from a belief that by bringing together political, business and academic leaders from both countries, the Roundtable could highlight opportunities for deeper Korea-New Zealand business engagement. More >>
Keynote address to Korea-NZ Business Roundtable
Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
I understand that this event originated from a belief that by bringing together political, business and academic leaders from both countries, the Roundtable could highlight opportunities for deeper Korea-New Zealand business engagement. More >>
Member steps down from abortion committee
Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power announced today that Dr Rosy Fenwicke has decided not to seek reappointment to the Abortion Supervisory Committee. More >>
Assaults on Police, Guards A Factor At Sentencing
Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is to legislate to make offending against Police and Corrections officers an aggravating factor at sentencing. More >>
Launch of Hawkes Bay Community Collective
Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
There are many reasons why Maraenui is the perfect location in which to celebrate the strength of community spirit and collective will. More >>
Youth Affairs Minister welcomes Youth MPs
Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Parliament is about to be taken over by 122 young New Zealanders representing each sitting MP, with 10 Youth Journalists reporting on them. More >>
Appointments To Two Boards
Monday, 5 July 2010, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the appointment and reappointment of members to the New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa and the Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board. More >>
McCully Names New Ambassador To Egypt
Monday, 5 July 2010, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Egypt will be career diplomat David Strachan, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. Mr Strachan will also be cross-accredited to Libya, the League of Arab States, and the African Union. More >>
Government Takes Offensive Against Knife Crime
Monday, 5 July 2010, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today announced a package of initiatives to address NZ’s emerging knife crime problem. Mr Power ordered a report into knife crime after concerns were raised by a High Court judge. More >>
NZ welcomes consolidated UN gender agency
Monday, 5 July 2010, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong said today that strong advocacy from New Zealand was a factor in the announcement at the weekend that UN member states have agreed to establish a single entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women. More >>
Our native weka: conservation not extermination
Monday, 5 July 2010, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
DOC should relocate Weka located on the Open Bay Islands off Haast on the West Coast of the South Island, says Labour’s Conservation Spokesperson Chris Carter. More >>
Simpler, user-friendly qualifications framework
Monday, 5 July 2010, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
The establishment of a single, unified qualifications framework will make life a lot simpler for employers and for New Zealanders looking to enrol in tertiary study, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Biodiesel Grants Scheme to be extended
Monday, 5 July 2010, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Biodiesel Grants Scheme will be extended to include sales of biodiesel blends higher than 20 per cent, Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
Whakamiharo Lindauer Online Launch
Saturday, 3 July 2010, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
The concept of whakaahua Maori – Maori portraits – is one that immediately sparks debate and incites controversy. More >>
Titanium centre to drive economic growth
Friday, 2 July 2010, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Applied Powder Metallurgy Centre at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic will be the innovative hub of New Zealand’s emerging titanium industry, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp. More >>
Two new Court of Appeal Judges appointed
Friday, 2 July 2010, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Lynton Laurence Stevens and Justice Rhys Harrison have been appointed Judges of the Court of Appeal, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Minister meets with Pacific colleagues
Friday, 2 July 2010, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley leaves on Sunday for two important meetings with other Fisheries Ministers and government representatives from around the Pacific. More >>
Minister welcomes Asian workforce report
Friday, 2 July 2010, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Affairs Minister Pansy Wong welcomes the release of the Asian workforce report by Employment Minister Hon Paula Bennett. This is the first official report to focus on the importance and significance of the Asian workforce to New Zealand’s economy. ... More >>
‘Yes’ vote a major step forward for Fonterra
Friday, 2 July 2010, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter is pleased that Fonterra shareholders have delivered such a resounding result on the reform of the cooperative’s capital structure. More >>
Minister announces two SOE board appointments
Friday, 2 July 2010, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power today announced two appointments to the boards of Transpower and Solid Energy. Mark Verbiest has been appointed a director of Transpower, taking effect from 1 August 2010 to 30 April 2013. More >>
