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New Kauri National Park for Northland
Thursday, 15 October 2009, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Tim Groser has asked the New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA) to investigate the creation of a new National Park in Northland. More >>
No Commission of Inquiry into Peter Ellis case
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
A request to hold a Commission of Inquiry into the Peter Ellis case has been declined, mainly because Peter Ellis has not exhausted all his appeal rights, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. "After a careful and comprehensive examination of the ... More >>
Drought crisis over … for now
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Recent rainfall has eased drought conditions in many parts of the country but farmers should continue to keep a close eye on the weather, says Agriculture Minister David Carter. The return to more normal spring conditions means the Government can lift ... More >>
Govt accounts reflect extra spending, recession
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The combined impact of significant extra spending and the recession are highlighted in the Government’s annual accounts for the year to June 30, Finance Minister Bill English says. “There has been a marked deterioration in the Crown’s accounts, ... More >>
Law changes needed to make ACC affordable
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes in ACC are needed to make the scheme affordable, sustainable and fair, ACC Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
$1.5 million for tsunami recovery in Tonga
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will commit $1.5 million towards tsunami recovery and reconstruction efforts in Tonga, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Turia calls on iwi to support access to culture
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
About one in five Maori have a disability and there is a growing concern they have been left behind without the help they need to take part in their culture, Tariana Turia says. “So many of our people have disabilities but most of them don’t go ... More >>
Speech: Key - To The Police Association
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
It’s great to be here once again. This is the third year in a row I have addressed your conference and it’s an occasion I always enjoy. This is of course the first time I address you as your Prime Minister. So today I won’t just be talking about ... More >>
Minister welcomes Expert Panel probation plan
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the release of a plan recommending a fundamental rethink of probation services. The Probation Expert Panel today released a plan in which it would oversee improvements to the Department of Corrections’ ... More >>
Health response in Samoa moves to recovery phase
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government’s health response to the tsunami in Samoa is now moving to the recovery phase. Plans are in place to determine the on-going help that will be required to support the health system in Samoa as they gradually return to “business ... More >>
Speech: Power - Remaking the Trans-Tasman World
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
The 75th anniversary of the Institute of International Affairs is an auspicious occasion. I understand there is a wide programme of activity to celebrate, including a national conference. So, thank you for asking me to share some thoughts with you today on ... More >>
Government committed to single economic market
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s commitment to the ongoing development of the trans-Tasman single economic market (SEM) agenda was today outlined by Commerce Minister Simon Power. In a speech to the Institute of International Affairs seminar, Remaking the Trans-Tasman ... More >>
McCully names new High Commissioner to Ottawa
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Career diplomat Andrew Needs will be New Zealand's new High Commissioner to Canada, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. Mr Needs will also be cross-accredited to Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. "New Zealand and Canada have ... More >>
Speech: Roy - NZ Defence Industry Association
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
I was half-expecting protesters to be at the entrance to the hotel today. We were graced with their presence at the Upper Hutt public consultation meeting for the Defence Review where they were practicing their spring theatrics. I'm mindful, when ... More >>
McCully names new High Commissioner to PNG
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Career diplomat Marion Crawshaw will be New Zealand’s new High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. “New Zealand and Papua New Guinea enjoy a close relationship across a range of areas, including ... More >>
Alcohol survey a valuable and timely contribution
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Hon Peter Dunne says the Ministry of Health’s Alcohol Use in New Zealand: Key results of the 2007/08 New Zealand Drug and Alcohol Survey report released today is a “valuable and timely contribution to the national conversation” ... More >>
Consultation on closure of Felix Donnelly College
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has asked the Commissioner of Auckland’s Felix Donnelly College to begin consultation on the school’s possible closure. The consultation comes after recent reports by the Education Review Office and consultancy firm Cognition ... More >>
Tsunami response review Terms of Reference
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister John Carter has today released the Terms of Reference for the independent review into the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management’s response to the recent Samoan tsunami threat. The review will look at Civil Defence’s ... More >>
New Zealand remembers ‘darkest day’
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
The loss of almost 850 young New Zealanders in the fields near the Belgian village of Passchendaele continues to be felt 92 years later, Veterans Affairs Minister Judith Collins said today. “Along with Gallipoli, Passchendaele remains a byword for the ... More >>
Minister welcomes launch of Crimestoppers
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the launch of the Crimestoppers initiative in New Zealand, saying it would provide an anonymous channel for people to “speak out and speak the truth”. Crimestoppers NZ gives New Zealanders an avenue to anonymously ... More >>
