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New appointments to Film and Literature Board
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan has announced three appointments to the Film and Literature Board of Review today. More >>
Grant to support New Zealand Portrait Gallery
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery will receive a grant of $750,000 from Government to help secure permanent premises for its collection of nationally significant works, Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson announced this evening. More >>
Appointment to FSANZ Board
Monday, 28 June 2010, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Food Safety Kate Wilkinson today welcomed the appointment of Tony Nowell as New Zealand’s new member of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) board. More >>
Smoking ban will make prisons safer
Monday, 28 June 2010, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
A ban on smoking by prisoners will make prisons safer and healthier for staff and prisoners, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
Triathlon World Champs gets support
Monday, 28 June 2010, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has shown its continued support for major events with Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee today announcing a significant contribution to New Zealand’s hosting of the 2012 Triathlon ITU World Championships Series grand final. More >>
Submissions invited on Regulatory Reform Bill
Monday, 28 June 2010, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Regulatory Reform Rodney Hide today announced that the Government is seeking public submissions on the Regulatory Responsibility Bill. More >>
Important facts about petroleum exploration
Monday, 28 June 2010, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has today moved to clarify a number of issues around the government’s issuing of a petroleum exploration permit to Brazilian company Petrobras for 12,333 square kilometres in the Raukumara Basin off ... More >>
Submissions Invited On Regulatory Responsibility
Monday, 28 June 2010, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Regulatory Reform Rodney Hide today announced that the Government is seeking public submissions on the Regulatory Responsibility Bill. More >>
Triathlon World Champs Gets Support
Monday, 28 June 2010, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has shown its continued support for major events with Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee today announcing a significant contribution to New Zealand's hosting of the 2012 Triathlon ITU World Championships Series grand final. More >>
Appointment To FSANZ Board
Monday, 28 June 2010, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Food Safety Kate Wilkinson today welcomed the appointment of Tony Nowell as New Zealand's new member of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) board. More >>
PM to visit China, Viet Nam, Republic of Korea
Monday, 28 June 2010, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will visit the Republic of Korea, China and Viet Nam in July to further cement New Zealand’s strong relations with the Asia region. More >>
Smoking ban will make prisons safer
Monday, 28 June 2010, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A ban on smoking by prisoners will make prisons safer and healthier for staff and prisoners, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
Parents and teachers working together
Monday, 28 June 2010, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says parents and teachers have a wonderful opportunity to work together to raise achievement levels for New Zealand’s children. More >>
McCully names new High Commissioner to Tonga
Monday, 28 June 2010, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Tonga will be career diplomat Jonathan Austin, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. More >>
New Zealand And China In The 21st Century
Saturday, 26 June 2010, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
For as far ahead as we can currently see, China will present opportunities and challenges for New Zealand on a scale that we can barely imagine. The Key Government was elected with an absolute determination to improve New Zealand’s economic performance. More >>
Judicial Conduct Panel Special Counsel Appointed
Saturday, 26 June 2010, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Dr Walter Sofronoff QC, Solicitor-General of Queensland, has been appointed Special Counsel to the Judicial Conduct Panel to inquire further into complaints against Justice Wilson, Acting Attorney-General Judith Collins said today. More >>
Welfare code for sheep and beef cattle released
Friday, 25 June 2010, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Sheep and beef cattle are now covered by a code of animal welfare like that already in place for deer and dairy cattle. More >>
Strengthening General Practice Education
Friday, 25 June 2010, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The international evidence is clear - health systems that have a stronger primary health service get better results. More >>
Dunne: Environment Canterbury Road Safety Forum
Friday, 25 June 2010, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
This is a very timely event in focusing on alcohol harms associated with road safety. Unfortunately, in our society today, it would seem that that is always a timely conversation. More >>
New-look boards will get the best from CRIs
Friday, 25 June 2010, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
New appointees on Crown Research Institutes boards will place the CRIs at the forefront of innovation and economic growth, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp said today. More >>
