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Speech: Smith - Agriculture And The ETS
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
It's a great pleasure to be here today to talk to you all. While I know emissions trading is not farmers’ favourite subject, today has to be an improvement on talking to several thousand angry bikies. Can I acknowledge your President, Don Nicolson, ... More >>
Summary of road safety submissions released
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today released a summary of the more than 1,500 submissions received as part of a wide-ranging review of road safety. Issues around alcohol and drugs and younger drivers drew the greatest level of comment, with older ... More >>
Recognition for outstanding work in science
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has awarded $100,000 in prize money to the recipient of Royal Society’s prestigious Rutherford Medal. The move follows the establishment of the Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, recognising New Zealand’s most talented and successful researchers. ... More >>
Speech: Carter - World Summit on Food Security
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Statement to World Summit on Food Security, Rome Mr Chairman, distinguished delegates. I wish to be frank. Very simply we have failed to meet the aspirations set by the World Food Summit in 1996. Rather than reducing, the number of hungry and malnourished ... More >>
Speech: Key - Securing a Brighter Future
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
On this day exactly a year ago, the 19th of November 2008, the new National-led Government was sworn into office. I remember the awesome feeling of responsibility as I took my oath that day. The sense of the huge challenges before us, the sense of opportunity ... More >>
Health and Disability Commissioner Resignation
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister Tony Ryall has received the resignation of Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson. Mr Paterson has been appointed Chair of Law at Auckland University. Mr Paterson, who has been in the role for ten years, will leave big shoes ... More >>
Speech: Sharples - Manu Ao Academy Seminar
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
As we gather here today in this inter-university Maori Academy for academic and professional advancement, it is probably not known that across the world a partnership has been established, which will have enduring meaning for our nation. This very day, Wednesday ... More >>
Speech: Key - Federated Farmers National Council
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s great to be here. I’d like to thank Don Nicolson and members of your National Council for the opportunity to speak today. And I’d like to acknowledge Dr Stephen Goldson, who works with my Chief Science Advisor, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman. Many ... More >>
Summer scholarships a success
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s summer research scholarships scheme has proved to be a success says Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley. “I’m delighted that so many students have taken the opportunity to apply for these $5,000 scholarships," says Mrs Tolley. ... More >>
Rome roundtable groundwork for Global Alliance
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
An international roundtable hosted by Agriculture Minister David Carter at the World Summit for Food Security in Rome has laid further groundwork for New Zealand’s Global Alliance initiative. The roundtable was attended by around 20 countries including ... More >>
Speech: Roy - ORRS Extension For 400 Students
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Paul, Board Chair, teachers, boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning, and thank you for your very warm welcome. I am delighted to be here this morning. One of the best things about being Associate Minister of Education is that I get ... More >>
Govt. should drive vehicle efficiency gains
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Passing a Green Party Bill in Parliament today would see Government taking the lead on driving a more fuel efficient and therefore cheaper vehicle fleet, said Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman today. “My Bill demonstrates a practical way our ... More >>
Dunne encourages employers to back payroll giving
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne is encouraging employers to offer their staff the chance to donate to charities through the new payroll giving scheme. “I’d really encourage employers to offer this initiative as it provides a simple and easy way for their ... More >>
Legal protection for NZ settlement systems
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation providing legal backing for settlement systems – a key part of the infrastructure underpinning New Zealand's financial markets – was passed by Parliament last night. Settlement systems are used to transfer the ownership of an asset, such ... More >>
400 More Students To Receive ORRS
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today announced that the Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS), which provide support to students with high special education needs, will be extended to include another 400 students around ... More >>
Contract prisons Bill allows close monitoring
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Department of Corrections will be able to keep a close watch on contract prison managers to ensure contracts are complied with, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today. Delivering the second reading of the Corrections (Contract Management ... More >>
Speech: Brownlee - Unlocking Our Petroleum
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to speak here today. Many of you will know that since my appointment as Minister of Energy and Resources late last year, I have emphasised that New Zealand’s natural resources such as oil, gas and minerals could make a ... More >>
Unlocking New Zealand’s Petroleum Potential
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the Government’s Action Plan for unlocking and maximising New Zealand’s petroleum potential, with a specific focus on exploration of New Zealand’s offshore deepwater basins. “This government ... More >>
Better collaboration between DHBs expected
Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced new appointments to four District Health Boards as part of its plan to strengthen DHB collaboration and add financial expertise. The Health Minister, Tony Ryall says, "Having dual appointees on neighbouring boards ... More >>
Pansy Speak - It's goal, goal, goal!
Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The wind has not dampened Wellingtonians' high spirits after last weekend's stunning 1-0 All White's win, qualifying them for the next year's World Cup, where they will play against soccer's supreme line-ups. The spirits of New Zealanders are also high ... More >>
