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Renewable energy levels highest in five years
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Renewable generation accounted for 73 per cent of electricity generation in New Zealand in 2009, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
NZ signs three more tax info agreements
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has signed Tax Information Exchange Agreements with Dominica and with St Vincent and the Grenadines, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced More >>
New Zealand gives $1 million for cyclone relief
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will make an initial $1 million contribution to help relief and recovery efforts in Fiji following Cyclone Tomas, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. More >>
Dunne: Promoting Mental Health In Men Symposium
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
This event has come about as part of the Suicide Prevention Coordinator Pilot that is currently being undertaken at Wairarapa DHB – one of five pilot sites around the country set up to implement the national suicide prevention strategy at a community ... More >>
Minister presents report to Human Rights Committee
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Justice, Simon Power, this morning completed his presentation of New Zealand’s Fifth Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the Human Rights Committee in New York. More >>
Turia congratulates Gold medalist
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Tariana Turia is congratulating New Zealand’s latest gold medalist for his courageous performance at the Winter Paralympics. More >>
NZ ready to assist Fiji after Cyclone Tomas
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has an Air Force C-130 Hercules on stand-by to head to Fiji as soon as weather conditions ease in the wake of Cyclone Tomas, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. More >>
New regional trauma system to help save lives
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today launched New Zealand's first regional trauma system at Waikato Hospital which is expected to save up to 21 lives across the Midland region every year. More >>
2008/09 Financial Review of Ministry of Justice
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The data in this report is depressingly familiar. As at 30 June 2009 the graphs reveal the preponderance of Maori males in the prison population, especially in the younger age groups. As an example, there are approximately twice as many Maori 25 year old ... More >>
Last-minute submissions due on victims' rights
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
The consultation period for a discussion document on enhancing victims’ rights is drawing to a close. More >>
Rodney Hide at INGENIUM Local Govt Forum
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
As you know I have been promoting work to improve the transparency, accountability and fiscal management in the local government sector. In-house, we call this TAFM. More >>
Rural telecommunications plans finalised
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
The government has finalised its plans for rural telecommunications with Cabinet yesterday signing off on proposals for the roll out of high speed broadband in rural areas and the reform of the Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO). More >>
Hide: Local Govt Asset Mgmt & Engineering Forum
Monday, 15 March 2010, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
You have asked me to talk about: - my proposed amendments to the Local Government Act 2002 to increase transparency, accountability and fiscal management, including increasing the flexibility of water service provision; - the structure of the new ... More >>
Govt to give $300K boost to All Whites’ campaign
Monday, 15 March 2010, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is giving the All Whites’ FIFA World Cup finals campaign a $300,000 boost, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Eight-nation free trade negotiations begin
Monday, 15 March 2010, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the start of negotiations towards an eight-nation free trade deal which includes the United States, taking place in Melbourne, Australia this week. More >>
Government appoints wool sector leader
Monday, 15 March 2010, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has appointed Dr Murray Horn to lead work towards forming a single body for the New Zealand wool industry. More >>
Minister honours Kiwis who fought at Cassino
Monday, 15 March 2010, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Judith Collins today paid tribute to the Kiwi troops who fought at the third battle of Monte Cassino, which began 66 years ago today. More >>
Testing Laboratory Registration chair reappointed
Monday, 15 March 2010, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the reappointment of Dr Robin Pratt as Chair of the Testing Laboratory Registration Council. More >>
$5.5 Million For Reconstruction In Cook Islands
Saturday, 13 March 2010, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced a $5.5 million reconstruction package for Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, in the wake of Cyclone Pat. “Cyclone Pat caused serious devastation on Aitutaki. Around 80 percent of the houses on the island were ... More >>
Embassy Staff Meet With Peter Bethune
Saturday, 13 March 2010, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Embassy staff in Tokyo met with anti-whaling protestor Peter Bethune last night, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. “Consular officials are providing updates on Mr Bethune’s situation to his wife as they become available. ... More >>
