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NZ applauds Samoan ban on cluster munitions
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Disarmament Minister Georgina te Heuheu has welcomed news that Samoa has ratified the Cluster Munitions Convention. More >>
NZ welcomes US move to ratify Pacific Nuclear-Free
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Disarmament Minister Georgina te Heuheu has welcomed US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's announcement that the United States will work towards adhering to the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone. More >>
Turia: Nelson Hospital – Installation of Artwork
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Anyone who now walks into the main foyer of Nelson Hospital will be immediately faced with the glass etched panel entitled " He Tohu Manaaki ki Te Tau Ihu" - a representation of the Iwi Health Board logo – and the expression of your commitment to caring ... More >>
Just Write Awards Ceremony and launch of Inkling
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
There is a whakatauaki which tells us, ‘ ko te kai a te rangatira, ko te korero’. The message of the proverb is that the sustenance of chiefs is through language and effective communication. More >>
Dunne: Fundraising Institute of NZ conference
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
I am very pleased to be here with you in Nelson this evening to celebrate the fundraising efforts of your members at your annual awards dinner. More >>
McCully names new Afghanistan appointments
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced that New Zealand’s first resident Ambassador in Kabul will be Neville Reilly, while Dick Newlands will become the first Civilian Director of the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Bamyan Province. More >>
PM concludes visit to Afghanistan
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has completed a three-day visit to Afghanistan where he met New Zealand troops and held talks with government and military officials, including President Hamid Karzai. More >>
PM concludes visit to Afghanistan
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has completed a three-day visit to Afghanistan where he met New Zealand troops and held talks with government and military officials, including President Hamid Karzai. More >>
New Health And Disability Commissioner Announced
Monday, 3 May 2010, 10:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced that the new Health and Disability Commissioner is Anthony Hill, currently a Deputy Director-General at the Ministry of Health. More >>
Licensing To Cut Out Cowboy Advisers
Monday, 3 May 2010, 10:28 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s reputation as a migrant destination will be strengthened through new laws covering offshore immigration advisers, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman says. More >>
Cabinet agrees to change financial adviser regime
Monday, 3 May 2010, 9:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet agreed today to policy changes in relation to the financial adviser regime, and has invited the Commerce Select Committee to consider them. More >>
More scope for charitable giving to boost arts
Monday, 3 May 2010, 9:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson has welcomed the findings of a Ministry for Culture and Heritage report on giving and sponsorship in the cultural sector. More >>
Strong feedback on Building Act reform
Monday, 3 May 2010, 9:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says more than 350 written submissions were received on proposals to change the way building is regulated. More >>
New Zealand Music Month turns 10
Monday, 3 May 2010, 8:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Kiwi music fans will be turning up the sounds this month as New Zealand Music Month celebrates its 10th birthday, says Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Fundraising Institute of New Zealand Conference
Monday, 3 May 2010, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Victory story is a brilliant example for this fundraising sector of making the impossible possible; of creating solutions even within the most difficult set of circumstances. More >>
Tax reforms will do what is best for New Zealand
Monday, 3 May 2010, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
The Australian Government’s review of its tax system reinforces the value of New Zealand completing a broad review of its own tax system over the past year, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
New Zealand Sign Language week
Friday, 30 April 2010, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Tariana Turia is celebrating New Zealand Sign Language week by formally announcing a review of the New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006. More >>
Minister congratulates radio awards winners
Friday, 30 April 2010, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today extended his congratulations to all the winners of the 2010 New Zealand Radio Awards. More >>
Age Concern visitor service gets funding increase
Friday, 30 April 2010, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is supporting the expansion of Age Concern's Accredited Visiting Service, which will be expanding into all District Health Boards. More >>
Strong outcome sought for NPT Review Conference
Friday, 30 April 2010, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Close on the heels of the Prime Minister’s recent attendance at the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington DC, New Zealand’s top priority at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference (NPT) in New York next week will be to make concrete progress ... More >>
