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Minister To Host TFESC Employer Of The Year Awards

Monday, 12 April 2010, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government

ssociate Minister of Defence Heather Roy will tomorrow host the National Territorial Force Employer Support Council (TFESC) 'Employer of the Year' Awards, to recognise and honour those public and private sector organisations that encourage and support ... More >>

Removal of depositions speeding up court process

Monday, 12 April 2010, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government

The removal of depositions hearings in courts is having positive impacts for court users, Justice Minister Simon Power said today. More >>

Benefit numbers decrease as expected

Monday, 12 April 2010, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government

The number of New Zealanders receiving an Unemployment Benefit dropped by almost 4000 in the last month, while overall benefit figures fell by 11,477. More >>

New Zealand Expresses Its Sympathy To Poland

Sunday, 11 April 2010, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Government has expressed its deepest condolences to Poland and its people on the tragic events of today, Acting Prime Minister Bill English says. More >>

Ministers applaud success of Global Alliance

Friday, 9 April 2010, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government

International Climate Change Negotiations Minister Tim Groser and Agriculture Minister David Carter say the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research is now firmly underway. More >>

Steering Group Announced

Friday, 9 April 2010, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia has today announced the members of the Kia Tutahi Standing Together Steering Group. The steering group will oversee the development of a relationship agreement between the community, voluntary sector ... More >>

Tariana Turia - Green Hub Grand Opening

Friday, 9 April 2010, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government

The Green Bike Trust was based on the principle that communities, businesses and councils should work together in the pursuit of resource recovery, while also generating employment. More >>

Identity checking service to be extended

Friday, 9 April 2010, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government

A new electronic service to help combat identity fraud will be made available to banks and other financial institutions, the Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>

Government’s fiscal focus reflected in accounts

Friday, 9 April 2010, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government

The Government’s focus on controlling spending and freeing up money for frontline services is reflected in the Crown’s financial statements for the eight months to 28 February, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

Opening Address to Pharmaceutical Society of NZ

Friday, 9 April 2010, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government

Good morning and thank you for inviting me to open this significant meeting on Pharmacy Workforce Education, Training and Continuing Professional Development. More >>

Report on Whanau Centred Initiatives

Thursday, 8 April 2010, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government

To my parliamentary colleagues, to the Taskforce, and to all of you who have played such a major role in coming to this point. This is your day. More >>

Builders urged to express views

Thursday, 8 April 2010, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson is urging builders to have their say on proposed reforms that will impact on the way they work. More >>

Government welcomes Whanau Ora report

Thursday, 8 April 2010, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has welcomed the release today of the Whanau Ora Taskforce Report, which sets out options for improving social, education and other support services for families across New Zealand. More >>

PM appoints Whanau Ora Minister

Thursday, 8 April 2010, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has today appointed Hon. Tariana Turia as Minister Responsible for Whanau Ora. More >>

Government declares drought in upper North Island

Thursday, 8 April 2010, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government

Drought-stricken farmers in Waikato and the Rodney, Papakura and Manukau districts are to get assistance from the Government. More >>

Medal Presentation To 6 Hauraki Battalion Group

Thursday, 8 April 2010, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government

It is always a pleasure to attend Territorial Force activities and an honour to be asked to present medals. The pride and sense of belonging one feels from wearing a Defence force uniform is hard to explain to those who haven't. Even greater is ... More >>