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Opening Address To The Riddet Institute Summit

Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand has a proud history in agri-food going right back to the innovation of shipping frozen meat. Today the food and beverage sector generates over half of New Zealand's export earnings and employs one in five of our working population. More >>

Securities Commission member resigns

Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Simon Power has accepted the resignation of Securities Commission member David Jackson after it was announced last night that civil proceedings were to be filed against him in his role as a director of Nuplex Industries Ltd. More >>

Project and Billboard Unveiling Omarumutu Marae

Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

It is just sixteen months ago that local iwi instigated a hikoi against violence, which drew over five hundred people out to march on the streets of Opotiki. More >>

TFESC Employer Of The Year Awards

Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government

Chairman of the Territorial Forces Employer Support Council John Allen; Secretary of Defence John McKinnon; Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Tony Parr; Chief of Air Force Air Vice Marshal Graeme Lintott; Director General Reserves and Cadets Brigadier Sean ... More >>

Government agencies lead the way in giving

Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia has today congratulated two government agencies for leading the way in payroll giving. More >>

Consultation Is Basic Leadership - Sharples

Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples says he is looking forward to attending the consultation hui on the Foreshore and Seabed in Gisborne. "I look forward to meeting with Maori, to hear their views on the options put forward," said Dr Sharples. More >>

Minister Shocked By Allegations

Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government

Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says he is shocked to hear allegations that a government Minister and an official attempted to influence the outcome of a rugby match between the Maori All Blacks and the Springboks in 1956. More >>

Kura Has Legacy Of Struggle - Sharples

Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government

Today’s opening of new premises for a kura kaupapa Maori in West Auckland was a bittersweet event for Dr Pita Sharples, the Associate Minister of Maori Affairs. More >>

PM hails Nuclear Security Summit

Wednesday, 14 April 2010, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key today hailed the Nuclear Security Summit as a crucial step forward in reducing the global threat from nuclear terrorism. More >>

Minister congratulates Emmy winners

Tuesday, 13 April 2010, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government

The creators of Reservoir Hill have showcased New Zealand’s television talent on the world stage after scooping a prestigious Emmy Award in Cannes, France today says Broadcasting Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman. More >>

Terms of reference for report on Dickson petition

Tuesday, 13 April 2010, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Simon Power has released the terms of reference for an independent report he has commissioned into issues relating to Parliament's Commerce Select Committee report on the petition of John Dickson. More >>

NZ Agrees To Lend Up To US$1 Billion To IMF

Tuesday, 13 April 2010, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand has agreed to lend the International Monetary Fund (IMF) up to US$1 billion (NZ$1.34b) if the world faces another economic crisis like the 2008/09 global meltdown, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

Joint Operation Leads To Recovery Of Unpaid Fines

Tuesday, 13 April 2010, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Courts Georgina te Heuheu is praising the Ministry of Justice and Police for a joint operation which has led to the recovery of thousands of dollars of unpaid fines. More >>

Paula Rebstock To Chair Welfare Working Group

Tuesday, 13 April 2010, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government

The mandate and membership of the Welfare Working Group has been announced by Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. The Group to be chaired by Paula Rebstock, former Commerce Commission Chair, includes a mix of academics, employers and community leaders. More >>