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Govt, Taxi Industry Investigate Safety Options
Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says discussions between the government and the taxi industry on mandatory safety requirements for taxis are progressing well and decisions will be made as a matter of priority. More >>
Minister Proposes Spectrum Allocation to Māori
Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, has presented a proposed allocation of spectrum to Te Pūtahi Pāoho (the Māori Television Service Electoral College). More >>
Onshore Taranaki Kahili block offer opens
Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the opening of bidding for a block offer over the onshore Kahili gas field in Taranaki. More >>
PM's 2010 Statement to Parliament
Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government starts 2010 with a very full programme of reform in front of it. Our eyes will be firmly on the economy this year as we continue to implement our economic plan. More >>
National Standards Training For Trainers
Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning everyone and thank you for your warm welcome. It's a pleasure to be here today to talk to you. This is the most important, and most exciting, year for education in two decades. And you all have a vital role to play in it. More >>
Simultaneous Interpretation To Be Launched
Monday, 8 February 2010, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
A team of four interpreters led by Te Kaiwhakahaere - Ngā Ratonga Reo, Wīremu Haunui, pictured, from the Office of the Clerk, will provide simultaneous interpretation of te reo Maori in English from the House of Representatives starting tomorrow More >>
Criminal justice forecasts released
Monday, 8 February 2010, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today released the latest annual criminal justice forecast for 2009-2017. More >>
Disgraceful Arsonists Putting Kiwi at Risk
Monday, 8 February 2010, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson is calling on the public to help put an end to the series of apparently deliberately-lit fires on the West Coast that is putting the resurgence of New Zealand’s rarest kiwi at risk. More >>
Justice Minister Orders Report on Knife Crime Laws
Monday, 8 February 2010, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power has ordered a report on laws around knife possession after concerns were expressed by a High Court judge last week. More >>
Aquaculture Reform Progressing
Monday, 8 February 2010, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley today acknowledged the quality of submissions received on the report of the Aquaculture Technical Advisory Group and said the government’s programme of legislative reform for the sector was progressing well. More >>
Students Get Chance to Join Gallipoli Contingent
Monday, 8 February 2010, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Year 13 school students will have the opportunity to join the official New Zealand contingent at Gallipoli for this year’s ANZAC commemorations, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
Govt. General to Recognise Acts of Bravery
Monday, 8 February 2010, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Two courageous men, who put their own lives at risk to save others, are to be recognised by Governor-General, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, at a ceremony in Christchurch this week. More >>
Mccully Names New Consul-General to Sydney
Monday, 8 February 2010, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's next Consul-General in Sydney will be career diplomat Martin Welsh, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. “Mr Welsh will lead the New Zealand Government’s presence in Sydney, which includes Trade and Enterprise, Customs, ... More >>
Youth Parliament Selections Begin
Monday, 8 February 2010, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
This is an opportunity for young people to be heard in the very chamber where this country’s politicians regularly debate legislation and the issues of the day. More >>
Huge Support For National Standards - Tolley
Saturday, 6 February 2010, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says today’s Nielsen survey results in the New Zealand Herald confirm the overwhelming support parents have for National Standards. More >>
Beyond Grievance: Waitangi Day Speech 2010
Saturday, 6 February 2010, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
On this day one hundred and seventy years ago, just kilometres from this room, our forebears came together to sign a unique and ambitious document: The Treaty of Waitangi. More >>
Quality and safety push in maternity services
Friday, 5 February 2010, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has confirmed work is underway on the main recommendations from recent consultation on a Draft Maternity Action Plan. More >>
New standards proposed for soil contamination
Friday, 5 February 2010, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
New standards are needed to assist councils in dealing with contaminated sites, says Environment Minister Nick Smith. Dr Smith today released a draft National Environmental Standard on assessing and managing contaminants in soil. More >>
50,000 Passengers Through Smartgate
Friday, 5 February 2010, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The 50,000th passenger has been processed through the SmartGate automated passenger processing facility at Auckland Airport, just two months after Prime Minister John Key launched the new system early in December last year. More >>
$1m youth fund open for local council applications
Friday, 5 February 2010, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
1 - $1 million youth fund opens for local council applications 2 - A $1 million fund for community-based youth projects, will boost training and employment opportunities for young people, Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett announced today. 3 - “The ... More >>
