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Minister presents first Probation Officer award
Friday, 13 November 2009, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today presented the Minister’s Excellence Award to Shanis Williams – the first Probation Officer to receive the Award. The Minister established the award this year to recognise outstanding achievement among graduates ... More >>
NZ, Australia join forces on vaccine rollout
Friday, 13 November 2009, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to contribute $420,000 to the World Health Organization (WHO) in support of an H1N1 vaccine roll out in the Asia Pacific region, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. “New Zealand’s donation, which will go towards the purchase of syringes ... More >>
NZ - Hong Kong step towards trade liberalisation
Friday, 13 November 2009, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand – Hong Kong, China Closer Economic Partnership Agreement a further step towards trade liberalisation Bilateral trade relations between New Zealand and Hong Kong, China have taken a further significant step following conclusion of negotiations ... More >>
Waimokoia School to close
Friday, 13 November 2009, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Waimokoia Residential School in Auckland is to close, Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced. “I have made my decision to close the school in the interests of the students, and based on reports from the Education Review Office (ERO) and the ... More >>
Minister Announces Gifted Advisory Group
Friday, 13 November 2009, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today announced the appointment of the Gifted & Talented Advisory Committee which will provide advice on education tailored to gifted and talented students and to strengthen partnerships across the Education ... More >>
Donating made easy – payroll giving
Friday, 13 November 2009, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne are asking employers, employees and community organisations to `give as you earn’ through payroll giving. The Government has introduced Payroll Giving ... More >>
Speech: Roy - Celebrating Differences
Friday, 13 November 2009, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
I would also like to thank everyone for being here today - parents, teachers, students, and those who have come from other schools. We are all here today to celebrate the establishment of the Patricia Avenue School satellite at the Te Awamutu College campus. ... More >>
NZ-Hong Kong trade agreement strengthens bond
Friday, 13 November 2009, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser hailed today’s announcement of the conclusion of the New Zealand - Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEP) as a significant further step towards regional economic integration. The announcement was made by ... More >>
Guardian criticism reality check on climate policy
Friday, 13 November 2009, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Criticism in today’s Guardian is a reminder of the risk to New Zealand of not taking climate change seriously and ensuring our actions match our words, Minister for Climate Change Issues Nick Smith says. “The climate change policy the Government inherited ... More >>
Collins Comments
Friday, 13 November 2009, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Thirty-one new police graduates arrived in Counties-Manukau this month – seven in Manurewa, four in Papakura and three in Pukekohe. The new officers are part of the 300 extra frontline Police the Government has pledged to put into Counties-Manukau ... More >>
Army LAVs off to Afghanistan
Friday, 13 November 2009, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Three of the Army’s Light Armoured Vehicles (NZLAVs) and their crews are to be deployed to Afghanistan, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today. More >>
Minister to attend world food security summit
Friday, 13 November 2009, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter will lead a New Zealand delegation to the World Summit on Food Security and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Conference in Rome next week. More >>
Focus on young drivers
Friday, 13 November 2009, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says introducing measures designed to reduce the number of fatal and serious vehicle crashes involving young drivers is a priority for the government. More >>
Roy: Territorial Force Employer Support Council
Friday, 13 November 2009, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Heather Roy address to the Territorial Force Employer Support Council (TFESC) Cocktail Function; Ohakea Air Force Base, Manawatu; Wednesday, November 11 2009. More >>
Campy strategy showing signs of success
Friday, 13 November 2009, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
The number of New Zealanders getting sick from campylobacter has taken a dive following a concerted effort to combat the bug in chicken meat, Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson said today. More >>
Speech: Turia - Palliative Care Nurses Conference
Friday, 13 November 2009, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
I was delighted to accept the invitation of Helen Cleaver, Chairperson Palliative Care Nurses New Zealand, to take part in this very special conference. Your role, in walking alongside families as they support their loved one to leave this world, ... More >>
PM to All Whites: The whole country is behind you
Friday, 13 November 2009, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key is wishing Ryan Nelsen and his All Whites all the best when they play for a place in the football World Cup finals tomorrow. Mr Key will be at the APEC Leaders meeting in Singapore when the All Whites play but he will be cheering ... More >>
Energy efficiency stocktake
Thursday, 12 November 2009, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
After the government's first year in office Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he is pleased with the roll-out of energy efficiency initiatives. “The government is interested in offering practical energy efficiency programmes ... More >>
Govt welcomes report on ETS costs
Thursday, 12 November 2009, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A report on the amended Emissions Trading Scheme released today by the Sustainability Council shows the changes will more than half the costs for Kiwi households and businesses, Minister for Climate Change Issues Nick Smith says. “I welcome this report as it ... More >>
Shareholders to vote on Fonterra capital structure
Thursday, 12 November 2009, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter says it is important Fonterra shareholders have their say in next week’s vote on a new capital structure for the company. “This is an important decision for farmers and the future of New Zealand’s largest company.” ... More >>
