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Māori women’s leadership in the performing arts
Friday, 25 June 2010, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Women’s Affairs Minister Pansy Wong hosts today’s He Wāhine Pūmanawa at the Lincoln Green Conference Centre in Henderson. For 17 years since 1993, this annual event organised by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs has celebrated the achievements ... More >>
Minister pays tribute to Korean War veterans
Friday, 25 June 2010, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Veterans’ Affairs, Judith Collins, today paid tribute to the veterans of the Korean War which started 60 years ago today. More >>
National Fono on Stopping Violence
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
There is something that connects every one of us in this room - and which is expressed best in the story from the Programme of Action for Pacific peoples released last year. More >>
Allies and Collaborators : Waiting to Exhale
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
I am really pleased to be with you today, at this national conference of the New Zealand Federation of Vocational and Support Services. More >>
Prime Minister congratulates Julia Gillard
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today congratulated new Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on her elevation to the top role and acknowledged outgoing Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. More >>
History is vital to identity
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples says a knowledge of history is vital to identity, and all New Zealanders should learn the history of our country in schools. More >>
Speech to Federated Farmers National Conference
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
I would like to acknowledge your President Don Nicolson, Vice-President Donald Aubrey, Chief Executive Conor English, provincial presidents and delegates. More >>
Minister opens new drug treatment unit
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today opened the first of three new drug treatment units which will double the number of prisoners able to undertake drug rehabilitation in New Zealand prisons. More >>
McCully disappointed with failure of IWC process
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today expressed his disappointment that the International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting in Agadir, Morocco, failed to agree on a diplomatic solution. More >>
High-value processed foods a key to growth
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee has urged an audience of 600 members of the food production and processing sector to take advantage of the government’s $21 million funding for a nationwide network of research and testing facilities More >>
Auckland Council member salaries a good deal
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Today the Remuneration Authority released its determination on elected member remuneration in the new Auckland Council, providing greater clarity and certainty for those looking to stand in the October elections. More >>
Government focus on jobs, sustainable growth
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Four successive quarters of growth is a welcome sign the economy is continuing to recover, but more work is needed to ensure the rebound in jobs and growth is sustainable, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
New spectrum allocations for radio ID tags
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced the government will be making more radio spectrum available for new and emerging commercial technologies. More >>
Minister welcomes KiwiRAP results
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed new safety ratings for New Zealand state highways, saying they provide important information for drivers, road controlling authorities and the government. More >>
Community Max programme expanded
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett joins Associate Minister Tariana Turia in announcing the expansion of Community Max to four targeted areas. More >>
Civil Aviation Amendment Act passes all stages
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
The passing this evening of the Civil Aviation (Cape Town and Other Matters) Amendment Act sees New Zealand become a party to the Cape Town Convention and associated Aircraft Protocol, which will reduce finance costs for companies purchasing and leasing aircraft. More >>
Managers Matter: Who Manages NZ Volunteers?
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Becoming a manager is taking on the challenge that in the case of the geckos could have meant the difference between life and death. More >>
2010 CER Ministerial Forum Joint Statement
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Australian and New Zealand Ministers met in Canberra on 23 June 2010 for the annual CER Ministerial Forum. The meeting was hosted by the Australian Minister for Trade, the Hon Simon Crean MP, who was joined by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries ... More >>
Democracy restored for NZ Police
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Democracy has been restored for the New Zealand Police following the passing of a Bill allowing Police staff to serve in local government, Police Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Bill to ensure victims’ rights over prisoner compo
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power has welcomed the passing of a bill to ensure victims continue to have access to compensation awarded to prisoners. More >>
