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One million Aussies break tourism record
Monday, 22 June 2009, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
More than one million Australian tourists visited New Zealand in the past year and Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key says that proves the wisdom of recent Government investment into the Australian market. Statistics New Zealand figures ... More >>
Groser seeks progress on climate change
Saturday, 20 June 2009, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister and Associate Minister for Climate Change (International Negotiations) Tim Groser will join Ministers from over 40 countries at an annual OECD meeting as part of his travel to Paris, Copenhagen and Greenland from 21 June to 6 July. More >>
Address to the SPELD NZ National Conference
Saturday, 20 June 2009, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Heather Roy opening address to the SPELD New Zealand National Conference; Quality Hotel Plymouth International, New Plymouth; Saturday, June 20 2009. More >>
The faces of generosity
Friday, 19 June 2009, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia says most New Zealanders continue to be great givers of their time, energy or money to community organisations and that latest research shows a person’s cultural background shapes the nature of their contribution. The latest research ... More >>
Mapp Report - 19 June 2009: Waterfront Vision
Friday, 19 June 2009, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
It is great news that Queens Wharf will become “Party Central” for the Rugby World Cup 2011. But a lot more is promised. The complete redevelopment of Queens Wharf will be the legacy for future generations. Aucklanders will now have access ... More >>
No room for institutional racism in hospital beds
Friday, 19 June 2009, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia is warning hospital hierarchies to raise the bar on the way they provide clinical health care to Maori. Mrs Turia said she was disappointed to hear that Maori got poorer clinical health care in public hospitals than non-Maori, particularly ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Promoting Generosity
Friday, 19 June 2009, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to acknowledge the Hub Chair, Elliot Strange; the Hub members, as well as all the people who have made their way here to think more deeply about the promotion of generosity. I have a favourite necklace which I love to wear. It is a beautiful ... More >>
Minister congratulates police for IPANZ win
Friday, 19 June 2009, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today congratulated the New Zealand Police for winning the top prize at the Institute of Public Administration New Zealand (IPANZ) Gen-i Public Sector Excellence Awards. A joint project between police and Porirua City ... More >>
Don't Pay More Than You Have To This Winter
Friday, 19 June 2009, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Consumer Affairs Heather Roy today reminded consumers that they shouldn't have to switch heaters off and shiver in blankets in order to cuts costs and save money on their power bills this winter. "By visiting www.powerswitch.org.nz, consumers ... More >>
Ngati Whare Agreement in Principle signed
Friday, 19 June 2009, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown and Te Runanga o Ngati Whare Iwi Trust today signed an Agreement in Principle to settle all the outstanding historical Treaty of Waitangi claims of Ngati Whare, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced. Ngati ... More >>
Minister deplores passport fraudsters
Friday, 19 June 2009, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu has urged the Pacific community to contact the police if they have any information about a false passport scam. False passports and visas have been offered for sale for $500 at meetings in South Auckland ... More >>
Commerce Commission appointments announced
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Susan Begg and Patrick Duignan have been appointed to the Commerce Commission, Commerce Minister Simon Power and Associate Commerce Minister Rodney Hide announced today. More >>
NZ, Australia to run non-lethal whaling project
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Australia and New Zealand today announced the first Antarctic whale research expedition as part of the Southern Ocean Research Partnership. Foreign Minister Murray McCully, Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith, and Australian Environment Minister Peter ... More >>
Voluntary Bonding Scheme very popular
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Announcing the first results of the government's voluntary bonding scheme today, Health Minister Tony Ryall said the scheme had been very popular. "We expected up to 100 doctors and a combined 250 midwives and nurses to apply for the scheme." More >>
Peter Jackson to review Film Commission
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Oscar award winning director and producer Peter Jackson will lead a ministerial review of the New Zealand Film Commission to ensure it is best able to serve the needs of the local industry and community, Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher ... More >>
NZ joins Australian regulatory reform group
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has taken up the invitation of the Australian Government to join the Business Regulation and Competition Working Group (BRCWG), Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today. More >>
Banks waive fees for home insulation scheme
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
All main trading banks have agreed to join the government’s insulation and heating scheme, and all have agreed to waive their fees for top-up loans homeowners get as part of insulation retrofits. Prime Minister John Key launched the scheme in Christchurch ... More >>
Bill to amend ETS forestry timing
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today introduced a bill into the House amending technical aspects of the timing of the emissions trading scheme relating to forestry. “The bill delays reporting requirements under the ETS and publication of an allocation plan by the ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Vocational and Support Services
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
I am really pleased to be able to spend some time with you this morning. It is a meeting that I have been looking forward to, greatly. When I was appointed the Associate Minister of Disability Issues earlier this year, my particular responsibilities were ... More >>
New Defence Force medal planned
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is to introduce a new Defence Force medal for non-operational military service, meeting a campaign commitment to recognise service in the Defence Force by New Zealanders. “The RSA had proposed such a medal for a number of years. Fulfilling ... More >>
