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Waitangi Treaty grounds claim is “nonsense”
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Reports that the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People could be used to support claims for the return of privately or trust-held land such as the Waitangi Treaty Grounds are nonsense, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher ... More >>
Minister welcomes child witness report
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power has welcomed the report 'Child Witnesses in the New Zealand Criminal Courts', launched today by Auckland University of Technology’s Institute of Public Policy. More >>
Major recreational fishing survey gets go-ahead
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The largest study into recreational fishing in a decade will commence this year, Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley announced today. More >>
B4 School Check programme to continue
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The B4 School Check health programme for four year olds will continue, following a review requested by Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Waiver of permit fees for stranded travellers
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration New Zealand is to waive fees for people needing permits to remain in New Zealand because of the flight delays to Europe, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today. More >>
Turia: Maori Nurses Forum 2010
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
It is, to my mind, a wonderful thing that the day after New Zealand announces its support for the Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples, that I am here, with all the Maori nurses in the Capital and Coast DHB district, for a day of inspiration, ... More >>
Support Poppy Day, support our veterans
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Judith Collins has urged all New Zealanders to support the RSA’s Poppy Day street appeal on Friday. More >>
Govt approves discounts for late resource consents
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today released details of regulations that provide a discount when councils are responsible for late processing of resource consents under the Resource Management Act. More >>
Final appointment to polytechnic councils
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce today announced that Suzanne Snively is the final Ministerial appointment to the Councils of Wellington Institute of Technology and Whitireia Community Polytechnic. More >>
McCully names new Ambassador to France
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to France will be career diplomat Rosemary Banks, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. More >>
Minister calls for renewed commitment to Doha
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand, represented by Trade Minister Tim Groser, was among agricultural-exporting countries assembled in Uruguay today calling for recommitment to the World Trade Organisation's Doha Round of negotiations. More >>
Minister calls for renewed commitment to Doha
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand, represented by Trade Minister Tim Groser, was among agricultural-exporting countries assembled in Uruguay today calling for recommitment to the World Trade Organisation's Doha Round of negotiations. More >>
Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims Settlement Bill
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
On behalf of the Minister for Treaty Negotiations, I move that the Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Bill be read a second time. More >>
Government Widens Drought Assistance
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is extending drought relief to a further four regions – Bay of Plenty, South Taranaki and parts of South Canterbury and Otago. This follows the recent decision to assist drought-stricken farmers in much of the upper North Island. More >>
Initiatives To Accelerate Economic Integration
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Australia and New Zealand have agreed on a series of actions to foster closer collaboration on trade and investment promotion to global markets. More >>
Test Set Out For David Bain’s Compensation Claim
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power has written to the lawyers representing David Bain in response to a claim for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment. More >>
Still time to stand for school boards
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley today encouraged parents and community members to stand for school trustee elections ahead of Friday’s deadline for nominations. More >>
Government backs Party Central at Queens Wharf
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to support and take responsibility for funding a temporary entertainment facility and cruise ship terminal at Queens Wharf, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Domestic tourism set to take off
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Tourism Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman today announced the release of new research help operators and Regional Tourism Organisations boost business through more targeted marketing to domestic travellers. More >>
New Zealand gives $400,000 to Chinese relief
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is contributing $400,000 to humanitarian relief for victims of the earthquake that hit Qinghai Province in China, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
