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Papua New Guinea’s PM to visit New Zealand
Wednesday, 7 April 2010, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will welcome the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Sir Michael Somare, when he visits New Zealand from 19 to 23 April. More >>
Insulation roars on through summer
Wednesday, 7 April 2010, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The warm summer months have failed to dent demand for the government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee said today. More >>
New appointments announced
Wednesday, 7 April 2010, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has announced the appointment of Dr Robin Dunlop as the chair of the Engineering Associates Registration Board. More >>
Key: Speech to opening of Global Research Alliance
Wednesday, 7 April 2010, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
We are here to face one of the defining challenges of the early 21st century – how to feed the world’s growing population while at the same time limiting greenhouse gas emissions. More >>
Insulation roars on through summer
Tuesday, 6 April 2010, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The warm summer months have failed to dent demand for the government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee said today. More >>
Lamb industry study step in the right direction
Tuesday, 6 April 2010, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter is welcoming the efforts being made by the lamb industry into measuring and improving its carbon footprint. More >>
Fund Services Development Group formed
Tuesday, 6 April 2010, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
A private sector group will advise the government on the steps required to create an international fund services industry in New Zealand, Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
Holiday camps for kids in care
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Children in foster care from around the country will participate in free activity camps over the school holidays says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
New member for Small Business Group
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister Maurice Williamson has announced the appointment of Wellington businesswoman Hanne Andersen to the Small Business Advisory Group. More >>
New law for apartment blocks passed
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Unit Titles Act 2010, which is the primary legislation relating to the creation and management of developments such as apartment blocks, was passed into law by Parliament today. More >>
Employment Court Judge appointed
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Anthony David Ford, currently Chief Justice of Tonga, has been appointed as an Employment Court Judge, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Water Efficiency Labels Help Consumer Choice
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
New requirements for water efficiency labels will help consumers make informed choices about water consumption and relative water efficiency when purchasing washing machines, dishwashers, taps, toilets and showers, Minister of Consumer Affairs Heather Roy ... More >>
IRD adopts payroll giving for its staff
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Inland Revenue staff can donate money to any of 45 charities directly from their pay as the department makes payroll giving available to its employees from today. More >>
Licence changes for building practitioners
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says licence classes for builders and designers will reduce from six to two today, making the licensing process much simpler. More >>
Stay safe on the roads this Easter weekend
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce is reminding road-users to take care on the roads over the Easter break. More >>
Dunne: IRD adopts payroll giving for its staff
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Inland Revenue staff can donate money to any of 45 charities directly from their pay as the department makes payroll giving available to its employees from today. More >>
NZ emerges from recession in good shape - IMF
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has emerged from the global financial crisis in better shape than many advanced countries and it is expected to continue on a gradual recovery path, the International Monetary Fund concludes. More >>
Green Party claims scurrilous
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter says claims by Green Party co-leader Dr Russel Norman of a conflict of interest relating to a Water Conservation Order (WCO) for the Hurunui River are scurrilous. More >>
Trade Minister opens NZTE office in China
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser today opened the fourth New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) office in China. More >>
Government dealing to drugs and violence
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
The priority the Government has placed on tackling drugs and violence has been reinforced by the latest Police crime statistics, Police Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
