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Building growth with science
Thursday, 13 August 2009, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has set out the Government’s priorities for the RST sector. More >>
Government confirms new cell phone rule
Thursday, 13 August 2009, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
From November 1 it will be against the road rules for drivers to text or talk on a handheld cell phone while driving. The change is part of the Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule and will see drivers using handheld mobile phones receive an ... More >>
War Hero To Be Honoured By All New Zealanders
Thursday, 13 August 2009, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy was today delighted to attend, and address, a special ceremony at which the medals of New Zealand war hero Brigadier Reginald Miles were donated to the National Army Museum at Waiouru. More >>
National Standards to build on maths achievement
Thursday, 13 August 2009, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
National Standards in mathematics will build on the progress and achievement highlighted in the 2008 Numeracy Research and Evaluation reports, Education Minister Anne Tolley said when launching the reports today. "I am delighted with the difference the Numeracy ... More >>
Farmers urged to vote on Meat & Wool levy
Thursday, 13 August 2009, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter is urging all eligible sheep and beef farmers to vote in the upcoming referendum on the Meat & Wool NZ levy. “As a sheep farmer myself I know how easy it is to forget to vote on the levy proposal. But this is ... More >>
Tariana Turia: BOPDHB Maori Health Runanga
Thursday, 13 August 2009, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
I was delighted to respond to the invitation of Punohu (McCausland) to come to this important Midland Region Iwi Relationship Boards Hui. More >>
Turia: Revolution of Cancer Care for Maori, Whanau
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Last week I sat at the hospital bed of a very good friend, whose journey with cancer had taken on a sudden and unexpected shock turn. More >>
Tolley: NZ Higher Education Summit
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Government
This summit takes place at a critical time. The economic conditions we face have highlighted the role of tertiary education as a key driver of our country’s cultural, social and economic well-being. More >>
Mapp: Research, Science and Technology Priorities
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 6:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Last month, the Prime Minister gave a major speech on the Government's economic agenda. In the course of this speech, he made reference to six policy drivers that are fundamental in the Government's drive to boost New Zealand's economic performance and improve ... More >>
Upgraded Orion makes first test flight
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The first of the Air Force’s newly upgraded P-3K2 Orion aircraft made its initial test flight yesterday at contractor L-3 Integrated Systems’ facility in Greenville, Texas, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today. “This is an important milestone ... More >>
Potential benefits in prison partnerships
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Greater private sector involvement in developing prisons has the potential to deliver better services and value to taxpayers, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today. “If we want to deliver the best value Corrections system for New Zealanders, ... More >>
Law change to clarify inbound tourism GST
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will introduce legislation to clarify GST on facilitation fees charged to inbound tour operators, Tourism Minister John Key and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Turia salutes youth
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia today, on International Youth Day, commended the country's youth for their significant contribution to bettering New Zealand communities. "Around the world nations are celebrating International ... More >>
Speech: Turia - "The Big C"
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Last week I sat at the hospital bed of a very good friend, whose journey with cancer had taken on a sudden and unexpected shock turn. Instead of sinking into a deep chasm of sadness, she sat up, faced life in all its challenges, and started talking about ... More >>
Support Youth Day – give ‘em an opportunity!
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Got a job for a young person? How about a project in your community that could involve some keen young workers? Today marks International Youth Day and Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett says it’s the perfect chance to come forward ... More >>
RUC system to be simplified, modernised
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today announced decisions on the full list of recommendations made by an independent review of road user charges (RUC). An independent review group was appointed in August 2008 to review New Zealand’s RUC system in ... More >>
Speech: Bennett - Youth Mentoring Conference
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
E nga mana, e nga reo, e te iwi o te motu, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. I’m pleased to be here today to open a conference on a subject that’s very close to my heart. I understand this conference actually sold out well in advance, ... More >>
Speech: Roy - Education, Uniqueness And Innovation
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Ladies and gentlemen, students, teachers, parents, grandparents and trustees. Good morning. I'm delighted to be here to help you mark another milestone in the development of Westmount School. I am honoured that you have asked me to open your new senior ... More >>
Electricity review released
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the Ministerial Electricity Market Review released today is an opportunity to address consumer concerns about rising power bills and security of supply. The Ministerial Review offers a series ... More >>
Kapiti Coast: World famous in New Zealand
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
The Kapiti Coast District Council has become the first local government in the world to gain the International Disability Management Standards Council’s Certificate They are one of just 30 organisations around the world to pass the rigorous audit ... More >>
