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Government outlines infrastructure approach
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Government intends to involve the private sector in infrastructure projects where it makes sense for both taxpayers and users, Infrastructure Minister Bill English says. The Government has increased infrastructure funding to $7.5 billion over the ... More >>
Aung San Suu Kyi conviction serious step backwards
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
The conviction of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is a serious retrograde step that will further alienate the Burmese government from the international community, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. The Burmese opposition figure, who has ... More >>
Speech: Hide - Local Government Reform
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning. It's always great to visit the deep South and experience your wonderful hospitality. I have sampled some Bluff oysters which met all my expectations. There is indeed a great spirit here and I am enjoying sharing in that. I am pleased to ... More >>
Labour wrong on 2020 costs
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour’s claims that the Government has exaggerated by tenfold the costs of a 10% to 20% emissions reduction target announced yesterday raises serious questions about the economic literacy of the Opposition. “The $30 a week figure used by the ... More >>
Digital futures discussion document
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The options for the use of radio spectrum after digital switch-over of television services is the subject of a discussion paper released today. More >>
Kiwisport initiative good for young people
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today launched the National-led Government’s Kiwisport initiative for young people which will invest $82 million in school sports over the next four years. More >>
New directory brings communities together
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
An online Muslim Women’s Directory has been launched by the Office of Ethnic Affairs as part of Islam Awareness Week. The directory is the result of a collaborative effort between the Office of Ethnic Affairs and Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand ... More >>
Brownlee: Venture Capital in NZ
Monday, 10 August 2009, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee, Minister of Economic Development. Address to Private Capital Markets Forum. More >>
Brownlee: Economic Development: A New Focus
Monday, 10 August 2009, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Priorities for New Zealand in the current economic environment Hon Gerry Brownlee Opening Address to the 2009 EDANZ Conference More >>
PM announces visit by Prince Edward
Monday, 10 August 2009, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced that His Royal Highness, the Earl of Wessex will visit New Zealand in November. More >>
2020 target balances economy & environment
Monday, 10 August 2009, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Ministers Nick Smith and Tim Groser today announced an emissions reduction target range of 10% to 20% below 1990 levels by 2020. In setting the target the Government has balanced economic opportunities with environmental responsibilities. More >>
Afghanistan review decisions announced
Monday, 10 August 2009, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced decisions by Cabinet that stem from a review of New Zealand’s commitment to maintain security and stability in Afghanistan. More >>
Mental health policy on the right track
Monday, 10 August 2009, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s release of a report evaluating primary mental health initiatives shows that the government is on the right track with its mental health policy, says Associate Minister of Health, Dr Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Work deaths show need for partnership approach
Monday, 10 August 2009, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
With more than one person a week dying in a workplace accident, a proposal to involve New Zealand’s top business leaders in bringing down the work toll is timely and welcome, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. On August 12, Ms Wilkinson will ... More >>
2009 CER MINISTERIAL FORUM: COMMUNIQUE
Monday, 10 August 2009, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Australian Ministers responsible for the trans-Tasman trade and economic relationship met in Wellington on 9 August 2009 for the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Ministerial Forum. More >>
Govt gets behind Food For Kids programme
Sunday, 9 August 2009, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
About 7,500 more children will have the opportunity to learn with full stomachs as a result of a Government decision to help expand KidsCan StandTall’s ‘Food For Kids’ programme, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Navy dive tender Manawanui sails for Tonga
Sunday, 9 August 2009, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Navy dive tender HMNZS Manawanui has sailed for Tonga to support the recovery operation following this week’s ferry disaster, Prime Minister John Key said today. More >>
NZ to deploy Hercules, dive team to Tonga
Friday, 7 August 2009, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key said today that a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft will leave for Tonga this afternoon with a Royal New Zealand Navy dive team and a remote search team following the ferry disaster. “The New Zealand Government ... More >>
Digital action plan launched today
Friday, 7 August 2009, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
An action plan to stop important digital public records being lost was today launched by the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand Nathan Guy. “Two-thirds of New Zealand public sector agencies can no longer access some of their records because ... More >>
300 new staff strengthen Work and Income frontline
Friday, 7 August 2009, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is to invest $17.2 million to boost the front line of Work and Income, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett. “This new money will fund an additional 303 frontline staff to focus on finding jobs and placing ... More >>
