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Govt welcomes changes to bill on embryo storage
Friday, 11 June 2010, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to adopt the Health Select Committee’s recommendations on the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology (Storage) Amendment Bill. More >>
Government aims for top spot in sport for NZ
Friday, 11 June 2010, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s major re-shaping and expansion of high performance sport aims to make New Zealand consistently one of the most successful sporting nations in the world, says Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully. More >>
Govt boost for high performance sport
Friday, 11 June 2010, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
A major rejuvenation of the high performance sport structure in New Zealand will aim to help New Zealand’s elite athletes achieve consistent success on the world stage, Prime Minister John Key said today. More >>
Ministers lead education mission to Shanghai
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley and Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce depart at the end of the week for the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China where they will lead an 80-strong delegation of education representatives. More >>
Minister opens North Shore Public Defence Service
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today officially opened the North Shore Public Defence Service. More >>
Opening of North Shore Public Defence Service
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The Public Defence Service has come a long way since its initial pilot at the Auckland and Manukau courts in 2004. More >>
Dunedin power users should shop around
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee is encouraging consumers to shop around for the best power deals, after Contact Energy’s announcement of electricity price increases in Dunedin. More >>
Government signals repeal of gift duty
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government intends to repeal gift duty if concerns around creditor protection and social assistance targeting can be addressed, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Settling in Seminar : Collaboration and Change
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
On this day, the 10th June in 1886, Mount Tarawera erupted, killing 153 people and destroying the famous silica hot springs known as the pink and white terraces – once considered one of the wonders of the world. More >>
Next step in health safety & quality agenda
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced the interim board that is taking the next steps towards the new independent Health Quality and Safety Commission (HQSC) - as recommended by the Ministerial Review Group last year. More >>
Extra help for new migrants and refugees
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Extra funding in Budget 2010 will help migrants and refugees settle in when they make New Zealand their home, says Associate Social Development Minister Tariana Turia. More >>
New Zealand hosts Pacific fisheries meeting
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully and Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley today met with Fisheries Ministers and officials from Kiribati, Nauru, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu to discuss formalising closer cooperation on fisheries management and ... More >>
Protection status changes to Wildlife Act
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Whale sharks, katipo spiders and all giant weta will now be absolutely protected under changes to the Wildlife Act, Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson announced today. More >>
RWC Empowering Bill introduced
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Temporary legislation enabling timely consent and regulatory approvals necessary for the 2011 Rugby World Cup was introduced to Parliament today by Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully. More >>
Associate Minister To Release Defence Review
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy will tomorrow hold a press conference on the bridge of HMNZS Wellington to release the summary of submissions received during the public consultation phase of the Government’s Defence Review 09. More >>
More efficient dam safety scheme on the way
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking steps to ensure dam safety without imposing unnecessary costs on dam owners, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says. More >>
Attracting and retaining high quality teachers
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has released a discussion document after receiving an independent report on how to attract, train and retain high quality teachers. More >>
Changes needed to Air Quality Standard
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Hundreds of businesses and thousands of jobs will be put at risk if changes are not made to the unrealistic and unfair air quality standard adopted by the previous Government, Environment Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Review to target censorship and labelling red tape
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Justice and Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced a targeted review of the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 to reduce the cost burden on industry. More >>
CAA board members announced
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointments of Peter Griffiths, Anita Mazzoleni and John Bartlett to the board of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). More >>
