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Latest Kyoto projections predict NZ surplus
Friday, 16 April 2010, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Nick Smith today released New Zealand’s latest net position report under the Kyoto Protocol which projects greenhouse gas emissions and removals through to 2012. More >>
Turia: E-Engage Your Community Conference
Friday, 16 April 2010, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to congratulate Volunteering Canterbury for your proactive initiative in hosting this E-engage your community conference. More >>
Government funds aquaculture innovation
Friday, 16 April 2010, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
The government is contributing $1.69 million to develop a shared research facility for seafood and aquaculture innovation that is likely to result in substantial national economic benefits, Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
A Catalyst For Change
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The dismal record of having just 8.6 percent women directors in our top 100 listed companies’ boardrooms needs to be changed, Women’s Affairs Minister Pansy Wong told the Institute of Directors’ AGM in Wellington today. More >>
Public Service Customers More Satisfied
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are generally happier with the standard of service they're getting from front line public services. “Results from the national Kiwis Count 2009 survey show a small overall improvement in New Zealanders’ satisfaction levels.” More >>
Actions For Young Driver Safety Get Green Light
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has approved a rise in the driving age from 15 to 16 as part of a package of actions aimed at improving the safety of young drivers. Transport Minister Steven Joyce has announced the package as a first step in implementing Safer Journeys: New ... More >>
NZ To Back Canadian-Led Non-Proliferation Efforts
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to contribute $685,000 to a Canadian-led project under the G8 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction. More >>
New District Court Judge Appointed
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Nelson Solicitor Raymond Glen Marshall has been appointed a District Court Judge, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Mr Marshall was admitted to the bar in 1980. More >>
Turia Extends Deepest Condolences
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Tariana Turia wishes to express her deepest condolences to Paralympics gold medalist Adam Hall after the sudden death of his mother today. More >>
Turia: Pacific Perspectives on Volunteering
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
The essence of our belonging is what unites us as peoples of the Pacific. It brings us here today, in the spirit of celebration, as we launch this report into Pacific perspectives on cultural obligations and volunteering. More >>
NZ Governor-General To Attend Funeral In Poland
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will be represented by the Governor-General the Hon Sir Anand Satyanand at the state funeral of Polish President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria Kaczynska. More >>
John Key: Speech To US/NZ Council
Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Along with about 40 heads of government, we have been talking about working together – to improve the security of the world’s nuclear material and to prevent nuclear smuggling and terrorism. More >>
Good Progress On Single Economic Market
Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today said good progress was being made on advancing the single economic market between Australia and New Zealand. More >>
Power: Speech to Trans-Tasman Business Circle
Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The evolution of the trans-Tasman relationship stands in contrast to Europe’s political and economic integration. New Zealand and Australia have a shared colonial experience – with some differences – in a very distant part of the world. More >>
NZ’s First PPP Prison To Be Built At Wiri
Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government intends to commission a new prison at Wiri that will be designed, built and operated under a public-private partnership, Infrastructure Minister Bill English and Corrections Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
Turia: New Zealand Disability Support Network
Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
I have met with an incredible range of groups representing people with disabilities and advocacy and service groups, where they have come together in coalitions which share similar goals and ideals. More >>
Tertiary Institutions Free To Develop Campuses
Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has announced it will give tertiary education institutions more control over how their land and buildings are managed, allowing them to provide better learning environments in the future. More >>
Appointments to 20 polytech councils announced
Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce has today announced Ministerial appointments to the new councils of all 20 polytechnics. More >>
Turia: Building Bridges
Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
I am so pleased to be able to open the Building Bridges National Community Mental Health and Addictions Conference 2010. We need to consider how our young people are included in any strategies and solutions devised by services. More >>
Dunne: Views Sought On Taxation Of Foreign Funds
Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A tax policy issues paper released today seeks feedback on suggested changes to remove an anomaly that results in overseas investors being over-taxed when investing in New Zealand portfolio entities, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has announced. More >>
