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PM outlines National Govt's plan to fight 'P'
Thursday, 8 October 2009, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today outlined the Government’s plan to tackle the dangerous drug ‘P’ in a speech in Auckland. “I am determined that we will use the full force of the Government’s arsenal to fight the problem of P, a seriously addictive ... More >>
Speech: John Key - Tackling 'P'
Thursday, 8 October 2009, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Let me acknowledge my Ministerial colleagues. Let me also acknowledge our serving police officers, customs officers, treatment providers, community workers, volunteers and all of you who care deeply about New Zealand. It is my privilege to regularly ... More >>
Changes to ExxonMobil Great South Basin Permit
Thursday, 8 October 2009, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today welcomed the acceptance by Crown Minerals of an application by ExxonMobil and Todd Energy to seek changes to the work conditions for Permit 50117 for the Great South Basin. In July 2007, the Crown awarded ... More >>
Preparing for a natural disaster
Thursday, 8 October 2009, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says Disaster Awareness Week is an opportunity to make sure you and your family are prepared for a natural disaster. More >>
Updates from Auchinvole No.5
Thursday, 8 October 2009, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Resource Management Act is 18 years old. Most 18 year olds who have left home are looking after themselves. Unfortunately, this 18 year old was born before its time and now is creaking at the joints. The RMA is creaking under the heightened ... More >>
Wool sector taskforce announced
Thursday, 8 October 2009, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has appointed an eight-member taskforce to help steer the future direction of the wool industry. Mr Carter says a recent meeting he called of sector representatives agreed that united action was necessary to lift ... More >>
Rotorua MP says Gangs destroy communities
Thursday, 8 October 2009, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Rotorua MP Todd McClay has said that the today’s March for Life in Murupara is a clear message to gangs that their illegal acts will no longer be tolerated.. More >>
Health Update: Kiwi health team continues to grow
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's commitment to the Samoan recovery continues with more medical staff heading to Samoa this evening. Health Minister Tony Ryall says the arrival of the Auckland based Emergency Physician and Emergency Department nurse coincides with ... More >>
The Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released a discussion document on complementary measures the government is considering to facilitate the deployment of broadband infrastructure by local fibre companies and other telecommunications ... More >>
Auckland rallies behind disaster victims
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland will unite in a relief fund performance for the victims of the Pacific tsunami and South-East Asia earthquake this Saturday, says Labour Associate Ethnic Affairs spokesperson Raymond Huo. More >>
Bill to make charitable donations transparent
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Bill to make charitable donations transparent New Zealanders should know how much of their donation ends up with the charity they’re giving to, says Selwyn MP, Amy Adams. More >>
Maungakiekie MP returns from Samoa
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has returned from his visit to areas in Samoa that were worst hit by last week’s tsunami. More >>
Speech: Collins - break the cycle of offending
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Greetings and welcome to you all. It gives me great pleasure to be here today as we launch the Prisoner Skills and Employment Strategy 2009-2012. One of the more disturbing statistics to come out of our corrections system is the alarming rate ... More >>
1000 extra prisoners to receive job training
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
At least 1000 extra prisoners will gain skills and work experience under a new strategy by the Department of Corrections, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said. The Prisoner Skills and Employment Strategy, launched today, aims to reduce reoffending by giving ... More >>
Ian Athfield appointed to Historic Places Trust
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Architect Ian Athfield has been appointed as to the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Board, Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. The New Zealand Historic Places Trust exercises statutory powers to protect archaeological ... More >>
Minister Praises Community Response to Emergency
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia has praised the sterling efforts of community volunteers which have been demonstrated to the fore during the recent hazardous weather conditions. “Behind the scenes of the massive effort coordinated ... More >>
Speech: Dunne - NZ Healthcare Summit
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak at this Healthcare Summit. I am delighted to see so many who are involved in providing and managing health care resources come together to discuss some of the key issues for the future direction of health care in New ... More >>
New appointments to the Arts Council announced
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Academic and historian Judith Binney and artist and curator Helen Kedgley have been appointed to the board of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. The Arts Council ... More >>
Maungakiekie MP returns from tsunami-hit Samoa
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has returned from his visit to areas in Samoa that were worst hit by last week’s tsunami. He flew to Samoa, with Prime Minister John Key and Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully, to view the destruction firsthand, and to ... More >>
Rotorua MP Todd McClay to March for Life
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Rotorua MP Todd McClay to March for Life - Calls for Gangs to leave Murupara and Kaingaroa More >>
