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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 >>
Minister Concerned at Destruction of Wahi Tapu
Saturday, 13 March 2010, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has asked Te Puni Kokiri to work with local people to identify and protect any other wahi tapu at Te Anga, in the Waitomo district. More >>
Desperate Mallard Upsets Parents
Friday, 12 March 2010, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The increasingly desperate behaviour of Labour’s education spokesman was criticised by parents attending community meetings on National Standards in Auckland last night, says Education Minister Anne Tolley. More >>
Hide: Speech to Meeting of LGNZ Zone One
Friday, 12 March 2010, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning and my thanks to Local Government New Zealand for the invitation to speak to your Zone One representatives today. Zone One is very important to me as Minister at the moment. More >>
Minister to present human rights report to UN
Friday, 12 March 2010, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Justice, Simon Power, leaves for New York tomorrow to present New Zealand’s Fifth Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the United Nations Human Rights Committee. More >>
Plan to improve health for Pacific people
Friday, 12 March 2010, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is determined to improve the health of Pacific people and increase their participation in the health sector, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu said today. More >>
SuperGold transport services are not being cut
Friday, 12 March 2010, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Statements from opposition politicians claiming that the government plans to cut SuperGold Card public transport services is silly political scaremongering, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Joyce to attend Aviation Security Conference
Friday, 12 March 2010, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce will attend the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Aviation Security on 13 March 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. More >>
Terror stunt could have seen stadiums evacuated
Friday, 12 March 2010, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
A newspaper stunt at major provincial rugby games last weekend could easily have resulted in matches being called off and stadiums evacuated, Police Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Minister to open Air Cargo Inspection Facility
Friday, 12 March 2010, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
A new Air Cargo Inspection Facility at Auckland Airport will be officially opened this afternoon by Customs Minister Maurice Williamson. More >>
Speech to Robert Walters CFO Breakfast Series
Friday, 12 March 2010, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Richard Manthel, the CEO of Robert Walters New Zealand; and Liz Nixon and the team at Robert Walters and all the attendees here today, thank you for the opportunity to address you today. More >>
Teachers will get more support not less
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
An increased focus on frontline services at the Ministry of Education will enhance support for teachers, says Education Minister Anne Tolley. More >>
Turia: Fit 4 Funding
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to acknowledge the Mayor of Hutt City, David Ogden, and the Mayor of Upper Hutt City, Wayne Guppy, for your act of collaboration in coming together with the Department of Internal Affairs to host this fit for funding expo. More >>
New $21 million food innovation network
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will spend up to $21 million to establish a network of open-access food development facilities across the country, Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
Justice Minister releases knife possession report
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power has today released a report on knife possession laws in order to stimulate public debate on the issue. More >>
Minister welcomes decisions on Auckland boundaries
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Local Government, Rodney Hide, has welcomed the release today of the Local Government Commission's decisions on Auckland local board numbers, wards and boundaries. More >>
McCully names new Ambassador to Jakarta
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Indonesia will be career diplomat David Taylor, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said. More >>
New retirement package to attract investment
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The government’s two new retirement visas aim to increase investment and stimulate the economy, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman said today. More >>
Investment sales pitch enhanced
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Immigration 10 March 2010 Media Statement Investment sales pitch enhanced Interest in business migration is increasing and a new Immigration New Zealand website will give migrant investors greater opportunities to access New ... More >>
Turia: National Maori Mental Health Nursing Hui
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The spirit of the Maori Battalion was given life through the korero of the veterans. There were tributes made to the legendary bravery and sacrifice in battle of those who gave such distinguished service at El Alamein, Takrouna and Cassino. More >>
