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Ministers pay tribute to Air Force pilot

Thursday, 14 January 2010, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Associate Defence Minister Heather Roy have extended their deepest condolences to the wife and family of flying instructor and Red Checkers pilot Squadron Leader Nick Cree, who was killed in a plane crash near the Ohakea ... More >>

Transport Minister opens Newmarket station

Thursday, 14 January 2010, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government’s $1.6 billion investment in Auckland commuter rail continues to make strong progress with two major milestones reached today Transport Minister Steven Joyce officially reopened Auckland’s Newmarket station and attended the signing ... More >>

Prime Minister expresses sorrow at Air Force death

Thursday, 14 January 2010, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has expressed his deep sympathy to the family, fellow Air Force personnel and friends of the Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot who tragically died this morning. “The loss of one of our pilots today, while flying near Ohakea ... More >>

$1 million in aid for Haiti, help for NZers

Thursday, 14 January 2010, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is making an immediate $1 million contribution to international relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. Mr McCully said the government was also trying to organise consular assistance ... More >>

Secretary Clinton postpones visit to NZ

Thursday, 14 January 2010, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has postponed her visit to New Zealand in the wake of the massive earthquake in Haiti, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>

Dunne: Payroll giving will make a real difference

Wednesday, 13 January 2010, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today said he was delighted with the very positive reception for the new payroll giving scheme. Mr Dunne's party, UnitedFuture, has long advocated payroll giving, and the party’s 2005 confidence and supply agreement with Labour ... More >>

Government expands vet incentive scheme

Wednesday, 13 January 2010, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government

The Government’s voluntary bonding scheme for veterinarians is to be expanded to cover all practices that deal with production animals, Agriculture Minister David Carter announced today. The scheme, launched last year, encourages new graduates ... More >>

NZ, Fiji agree to improve diplomatic relations

Tuesday, 12 January 2010, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government

The Governments of Fiji and New Zealand have agreed to improve diplomatic relations following talks between their respective Foreign Ministers last week. Foreign Minister Murray McCully met his Fijian counterpart, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, in Nadi on Friday ... More >>

NZ, US sign science cooperation agreement

Monday, 11 January 2010, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand and the United States have agreed to enhance cooperation in science and technology research to improve the shared capabilities of both nations to protect against acts of terrorism and other threats to domestic and external security. More >>

Government keeping close watch on dry conditions

Monday, 11 January 2010, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is keeping a close eye on dry weather in parts of the country and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, says Agriculture Minister David Carter. More >>

Government keeping close watch on dry conditions

Monday, 11 January 2010, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is keeping a close eye on dry weather in parts of the country and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, says Agriculture Minister David Carter. “Northland is rapidly approaching drought status and the eastern ... More >>

Customs Seizes Over 1 Tonne of "P" Precursor in 09

Monday, 11 January 2010, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand Customs has, for the first time, intercepted over one tonne of methamphetamine precursor ContacNT (pseudoephedrine) in a single calendar year. The one tonne mark was passed in November. The Minister of Customs, Maurice Williamson, said it was ... More >>

Govt considering intervention over intensive dairy

Friday, 8 January 2010, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government

“The Government recognises the level of public interest in major proposals for intensive dairying in the McKenzie basin and is considering options for intervention”, Environment Minister Nick Smith said today. “I have received a comprehensive report ... More >>

$50,000 to assist Solomons after tsunami, quakes

Friday, 8 January 2010, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is making an initial contribution of $50,000 to relief efforts in Solomon Islands following the recent earthquakes and tsunami there, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. "Our contribution will be allocated to various agencies working ... More >>

Report on vehicle insurance released

Thursday, 7 January 2010, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today released research on levels of vehicle insurance in New Zealand. This research was undertaken as part of a Ministry of Transport review of the issue of compulsory third party insurance. A survey of 4,000 New Zealanders ... More >>

McCully welcomes US Secretary of State's visit

Thursday, 7 January 2010, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully today welcomed news from the United States confirming that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit New Zealand from 15-17 January. “This will be the first visit by a member of President Obama’s Cabinet to New ... More >>

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