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Whaling proposal falls seriously short
Friday, 23 April 2010, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says the proposed consensus decision released by the International Whaling Commission today falls seriously short of providing a realistic basis for a diplomatic solution to the whaling issue. More >>
Celebrating the contribution of youth
Friday, 23 April 2010, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is calling on New Zealanders to support Global Youth Services Day by recognising the contribution of young people. More >>
Labour confirms multi-billion dollar debt binge
Friday, 23 April 2010, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Hard working Kiwis will be shocked by confirmation today that Labour would mortgage our future when we are already borrowing an average $240 million a week for the next four years, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Launch of the Families Commission Whanau Strategy
Friday, 23 April 2010, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
I want to mihi to you all on this occasion where we are so proud to be thinking about whanau. There are so many people whom I love so much in this room tonight, and it’s a real honour to be in front of you all to launch this Families Commission Strategy. More >>
Launch of the Families Commission Whanau Strategy
Friday, 23 April 2010, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
I want to mihi to you all on this occasion where we are so proud to be thinking about whanau. There are so many people whom I love so much in this room tonight, and it’s a real honour to be in front of you all to launch this Families Commission Strategy. More >>
New Zealand to forge closer links with Turkey
Friday, 23 April 2010, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Up to 100 young New Zealanders each year will be able to spend 12 months living and working in Turkey, following the signing of a reciprocal Working Holiday Scheme, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Whaling issue enters defining phase, says McCully
Friday, 23 April 2010, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the whaling issue have now entered a defining phase, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. More >>
Unanimous support for Section 92a first reading
Friday, 23 April 2010, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that puts in place a three-notice regime to deter illegal file sharing unanimously passed its first reading in Parliament today. More >>
MMP bill passes reading with unanimous support
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Electoral Referendum Bill passed its first reading unanimously in Parliament today and has been referred to a special select committee. More >>
State sector workers remain engaged despite times
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Recent employee engagement surveys of State sector workplaces show staff engagement has remained constant over the last 12 months. More >>
Environment Canterbury Commissioners appointed
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide today announced the appointment of Commissioners and their terms of reference to oversee Environment Canterbury and fix Canterbury’s significant water issues. More >>
New District Court Judge appointed
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington Crown Counsel Christina Inglis has been appointed a District Court Judge, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Govt secures victims rights to claim prisoner comp
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today moved to ensure victims will continue to get access to prisoners’ compensation. More >>
Improved Environment Reporting critical to NZ
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today welcomed the release of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) review of the way reporting is carried out in New Zealand. More >>
Turia to Speech Therapists Association
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you to the President of your association, Dr Megan McAuliffe, and to the organisers of this important conference, for extending the honour of opening this forum to me. More >>
Budget frees another $1.8b for priority spending
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Budget next month will redirect another $1.8 billion of lower quality government spending between now and 2014 into high priority areas, Finance Minister Bill English said today More >>
International student numbers on the rise
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
A significant increase in international student numbers will bring real gains to both the economy and the tertiary education sector, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
International student numbers on the rise
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
A significant increase in international student numbers will bring real gains to both the economy and the tertiary education sector, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Call for Interest in Rural Broadband Initiatives
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
The government has commenced the tender process for participation in its $300 million Rural Broadband Initiative. More >>
NZ-Portuguese add cultural strand to Parliament
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s Portuguese communities will today celebrate their place in our country’s heritage by adding culturally significant ribbons to Parliament’s Mooring Stone. More >>
