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Speech: The importance of tourism in New Zealand
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
I would like to acknowledge Vice Chancellor Pat Walsh and Dr Ian Yeoman. Thank you for inviting me - its great to be here. The Prime Minister, Hon John Key, and I have spent the last couple of months getting to know this diverse industry. We have been ... More >>
Carter: Legislative and Policy Agenda for future
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The rural sector is a significant contributor to our nation. From an economic perspective - Agriculture is the backbone of most of our provinces - and, it is one of the few areas where New Zealand leads the world. More >>
Collins: Metro Sector – Local Government NZ AGM
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to join you at the Metro Sector – Local Government New Zealand AGM. I would like to acknowledge the Chairman, Mayor Len Brown of Manukau City Council, all other mayors, chief executives, deputy mayors and councillors ... More >>
Turia calls on kiwis not to stop giving
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia is encouraging New Zealanders to keep being generous despite the shadow cast over a recent donation clash involving the Epilepsy Foundation. More >>
New War Memorial Advisory Council appointments
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today the appointment of a new member, and the re-appointment and elevation to chair of a sitting member, of the National War Memorial Advisory Council. The Council advises the Minister ... More >>
Public meeting details for Mapua report released
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today confirmed details of a public meeting to be held in Mapua on 31 July where residents will find out results of key reports into the state of a former contaminated site. More >>
Kopu Bridge replacement will be “huge relief”
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The long-awaited, much-anticipated work towards the replacement of the one-lane Kopu Bridge on State Highway 25 between Auckland and the Coromandel has started today – more than one year earlier than previously planned. Transport Minister Steven ... More >>
Kopu Bridge replacement gets underway
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The start of work on the replacement of Kopu Bridge is another example of the National-led Government moving fast on developing all-important infrastructure, says Prime Minister John Key. “The Government recognises the importance of developing our infrastructure ... More >>
Nelson botanist wins premier conservation award
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Nelson botanist Dr. Philip Simpson has been awarded one of New Zealand’s highest conservation honours for his ongoing work with native plants, Conservation Minister Tim Groser announced today. Dr. Simpson has been honoured with the Loder Cup for ... More >>
Biodiesel Grants Scheme off to a strong start
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A grants scheme set up to encourage biodiesel production in New Zealand is off to a strong start, with five companies set to take part, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. “Five biodiesel production companies have signed ... More >>
Lottery Grants Board pumps $163m into community
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board has announced that over $163 million will this year be pumped back into the community from lottery profits. More >>
Carbon footprint study bears fruit
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter is welcoming work done by the pipfruit industry into measuring its carbon footprint. The pipfruit industry today released its findings into the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions involved in the growing, packing, transporting, ... More >>
Care urged at level crossings and train tracks
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders need to take much greater care at level crossings and on rail tracks, says the Associate Minister of Transport Nathan Guy. More >>
Extra police a boost for crime prevention
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
The 600 extra officers pledged by the Government will enable police to work on new crime prevention strategies without compromising frontline services, Police Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
District Court Judge appointed
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Professor of Law Dr Peter Spiller has been appointed a District Court Judge, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Aquaculture advisory group named
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley and Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced the appointment of the Aquaculture Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to provide expert input to the aquaculture reform process. Encouraging aquaculture development is an ... More >>
Cluster Munitions Bill before Parliament
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation to implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions in New Zealand’s domestic law has successfully passed a first reading in Parliament. Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control Georgina te Heuheu said the Convention on Cluster Munitions represents ... More >>
Streamlined building law under way
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill which will speed-up the building consent process and reduce costs, is set to become law after completing its passage through Parliament. Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says the Building Amendment Bill (No 2) is an "important ... More >>
New appointments to Te Papa board announced
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today the reappointment of the chair and the appointment of four new members to the board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Chair John Judge has been reappointed ... More >>
New appointment to Arts Board announced
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today the appointment of former Member of Parliament Nandor Tanczos and the reappointments of Pele Walker and Michael Prentice to the Creative New Zealand Arts Board. More >>
