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Habitat for Humanity to receive HIF funding
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Another two projects will receive $440,000 in government funding in the last round of approvals from the 2009/10 Housing Innovation Fund, Housing Minister Phil Heatley announced today. More >>
New Zealand aviation industry flying high
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand aviation industry has gone from strength to strength in recent years, a new report commissioned by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise says More >>
Appointments to Building Practitioners Board
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has announced the appointment of Brian Nightingale and Bill Smith to the Building Practitioners Board. More >>
EECA guiding businesses into green win-win
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The search for cleaner business practices is driving the producers of commercial waste to develop new revenue streams that in turn can help improve the environmental footprint of commercial users of fossil fuels, Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry ... More >>
Design released for National Water Sports Centre
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The design for a new National Ocean Water Sports Centre at Takapuna was released today by Sports Minister Murray McCully, and North Shore City Mayor Andrew Williams. More >>
Minister welcomes independent review into REAA
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed an independent legal review by the Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA) into the appointment of Jon Moss. More >>
New Zealand improves ability to combat fraud
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s ability to combat identity fraud will be improved following the signing of an agreement between New Zealand’s and Australian’s immigration agencies overnight, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman says. More >>
Debate on Crown entities, public organisations
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
What about those All Whites eh? Has it not been exciting to watch their progress up to, and through, the FIFA World Cup? Has it not been exciting to see the rise in support for football here in New Zealand? Has it not been exciting to see the ... More >>
Funding boost for Antarctic science
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is backing vital science research in Antarctica with new investments worth $15.3 million. More >>
Sharples calls for Māori Youth Council
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
A call has gone out for rangatahi Māori to be nominated to a national Māori Youth Council, to advise the Minister of Māori Affairs on issues affecting young people. More >>
$8.687M extra support for Hutt Valley DHB
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved an extra $8.687 million cash injection for Hutt Valley District Health Board for the 2009/10 financial year. More >>
Mallard not to be trusted
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley is warning journalists and the public to treat Trevor Mallard's statements with extreme caution following his latest untruthful media release. More >>
50,000 homes warmed up – 138,500 to go
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Over 50,000 homes have been retrofitted under the government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart home insulation and heating programme, which kicked off one year ago today. More >>
New Zealand first to wipe out the ‘Aussie mozzie’
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall and Biosecurity Minister David Carter say officials have today declared New Zealand free of the Southern Saltmarsh Mosquito, the first country in the world to wipe out the ‘Aussie mozzie’. More >>
Important milestone for Waterview Connection
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the start of the tender process for the construction of the Waterview Connection, part of the Western Ring Route – one of the government’s seven Roads of National Significance. More >>
Sir Peter Jackson review of Film Commission
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson has received the final report of award winning director and producer Sir Peter Jackson and film academic David Court, reviewing the New Zealand Film Commission legislation. More >>
Feedback sought on Telecom's operations
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce is seeking feedback on Telecom’s recent request for a further proposed variation of the company’s Operational Separation Undertakings. More >>
Govt welcomes new bowel cancer charity
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall is welcoming the launch of the Beat Bowel Cancer New Zealand charity, saying it will help bowel cancer patients, and help raise the profile of the disease. More >>
Doing our fair share on climate change
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
The entry of transport fuels, electricity and industry into the emissions trading scheme tomorrow marks an important step in New Zealand doing its fair share on climate change, Climate Change Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Minister commends Commissioner Broad’s service
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today commended the service of Police Commissioner Howard Broad who will not be seeking another five-year term in the role. More >>
