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National Day Of Italy
Thursday, 3 June 2010, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
It is both an honour and a pleasure to reply on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon Murray McCully to the Ambassador’s toast to Her Majesty the Queen of New Zealand, on this occasion celebrating the National Day of Italy. More >>
Minister welcomes hedge market progress
Thursday, 3 June 2010, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the announcement today by Energy Hedge on progress in setting up a more liquid electricity hedge market. More >>
The next steps in the Bluegreen agenda
Thursday, 3 June 2010, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The easy options are to get economic gains at the expense of the environment or environmental gains at the expense of the economy. Neither of these choices will work for New Zealand long term. We need to be smarter in working out those ways we can grow our economy ... More >>
Funding made available for court audio visual link
Thursday, 3 June 2010, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has made available $2 million during the 2010/11 year for the rollout of audio visual links for court proceedings. More >>
New Environmental Protection Authority announced
Thursday, 3 June 2010, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
The Government today announced the establishment of a new standalone Environmental Protection Authority to perform environmental regulatory functions, Minister for the Environment Nick Smith said. More >>
Balancing Independence With Government Regulation
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
A Board of Trustees is an essential part of every school. It provides leadership, strategic direction and an important link between parents, staff and students. More >>
Minister releases SOE performance measures
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power today released a set of financial performance measures which SOEs will be expected to include in their Statements of Corporate Intent from 2010/11. More >>
Dunne slams ‘disgraceful’ anti-fluoride call
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today said the Far North District Council’s decision to end water fluoridation in the region where the children have the worst oral health in the country was “nothing short of disgraceful and a total failure ... More >>
Bill will allow Police to serve in local govt
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill allowing Police staff to serve as members of local authorities was introduced to the House today by Police Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Tighter rules for rest home auditors
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The auditors who check rest homes will now have to be approved by an international agency under new rules announced today. More >>
Parental leave payment increases
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Families with new babies can expect a boost to their parental leave payments next month, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. More >>
MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Alliance underway
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the establishment of an engineering and construction alliance for the MacKays to Peka Peka section of the Wellington Northern Corridor Road of National Significance. More >>
Help online to tackle depression
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
An innovative online tool to help New Zealanders manage their depression was launched today by Associate Health Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Strong support for Rural Broadband Initiative
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has received 39 expressions of interest in the first stage of the Rural Broadband Initiative tender process. More >>
More housing innovation fund recipients
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Six projects will receive $7.85 million in government funding in the latest round of approvals from the Housing Innovation Fund, Housing Minister Phil Heatley announced today. More >>
EECA chair reappointed
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced the reappointment of Roger Sutton as chair of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) board. More >>
Leaky homes package gets support to go ahead
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
A milestone in the development of the Government’s leaky homes package was achieved today with 'resounding endorsement' by the key most affected councils, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says. More >>
Minister announces new director for KiwiRail board
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of John Leuchars as a director of KiwiRail. More >>
Minister launches Christchurch school network
Tuesday, 1 June 2010, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley today launched the Greater Christchurch Schools Network website, which will enable schools throughout the region to connect with each other and collaborate more effectively online. More >>
Minister Wong acknowledges Christine Southey
Tuesday, 1 June 2010, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Energy and Resources Minister Pansy Wong paid tribute to Gas Industry Company (GIC) Chief Executive, Christine Southey, whose resignation was announced today. “I would like to personally thank Christine for her leadership of GIC over the ... More >>
