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Wineries get choice for export testing
Monday, 15 June 2009, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand wineries can now have wine destined for Europe tested by laboratories closer to home instead of being sent to Auckland for analysis, Minister for Food Safety Kate Wilkinson announced today. Ms Wilkinson says the new arrangements, being ... More >>
“Show your aroha” – volunteer one hour, says Turia
Monday, 15 June 2009, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Volunteer Awareness Week begins today and Tariana Turia is encouraging people who have never done voluntary work to seriously consider doing so for at least one hour a month. “The work of volunteers is so significant that many people don’t realise ... More >>
Whanau Ora Taskforce announced
Monday, 15 June 2009, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia is pleased to announce the members of the group charged with finding a better way for the government to deal with Maori whanau. “Whanau ora is the way forward to achieving a future where whanau determine what is in their best interests. ... More >>
Valuing our older people
Friday, 12 June 2009, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
It is good to be reminded that we should value older people and the knowledge, skills and experience they can share with us, according to Senior Citizens Minister John Carter. Elder abuse is a hidden problem and universal – it is not limited to any ... More >>
Comment on Richard Worth’s resignation
Friday, 12 June 2009, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says Dr Richard Worth’s resignation from Caucus and Parliament is a sensible course of action in the circumstances. “I was notified this afternoon of Dr Worth’s intention to resign from Parliament. I believe this to be a sensible ... More >>
Current franchising regulations adequate
Friday, 12 June 2009, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
A review of New Zealand’s franchising regulations has found that the system is robust and adequately meets the demands of the industry, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today. "The Review of Franchising Regulation found that the current arrangement ... More >>
Speech: Turia - National Volunteer Awards
Friday, 12 June 2009, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
It is the spirit of generosity that brings us together today, and who better to exemplify this generosity than Kaumatua Takutai Wikiriwhi who opened this occasion for us today. He himself has given immensely to the community and I honour him today. I also wish ... More >>
Prisoner release teams to improve safety
Friday, 12 June 2009, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The establishment of specialist prison release teams will help prisoners reintegrate into society and improve the safety of the parole process, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says. Ms Collins today launched prisoner release teams at a ceremony at the ... More >>
Temporary Safeguard Authorities reappointed
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Neil Plimmer and John Gilbert have been reappointed as Temporary Safeguard Authorities for three-year terms, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today. Temporary Safeguard Authorities are independent bodies with certain powers of a Commission of Inquiry. ... More >>
Growing numbers of swine flu cases expected
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
"Growing numbers of confirmed cases of swine flu in New Zealand were anticipated and are no cause for alarm" says Health Minister Tony Ryall. As at 2.30pm today there were 27 confirmed cases of swine flu. "It is inevitable we will get much wider spread ... More >>
Auckland urged to come to RWC party
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today urged Auckland leaders to unite in the interests of making the Rugby World Cup an event that will create legacy infrastructure for the region and the country. More >>
Key: Auckland urged to come to RWC party
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
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Speech: Power - Strategic Procurement Forum
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you Jonathan for inviting me to open today’s proceedings. I fully support the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply’s endeavours to establish procurement as a profession in New Zealand. With procurement expenditure ... More >>
Youth projects get funding boost in the regions
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
More than $700,000 will be provided to eleven councils to help boost youth projects around the country, says Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett. The total funding of $713,000 comes from the Ministry of Youth Development’s Youth Development Partnership ... More >>
Government to reform state sector procurement
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the Government’s proposed reform of state sector procurement practice and policies. "A reform of government procurement activity is of high importance to the National Government, especially given the current ... More >>
Speech: Turia - ASH Snapshot Survey Launch
Wednesday, 10 June 2009, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
In preparing for this launch today, I did a little market research myself, about five of my mokopuna who are either approaching or have just left Year Ten. To my great pride and joy, it seems that none of these five fit the profile of the 6.9 ... More >>
Defence Minister attending ISAF meeting, Brussels
Wednesday, 10 June 2009, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Brussels to discuss progress in Afghanistan with NATO and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) partners on Friday. “The meeting will provide an opportunity to review progress in key areas in recent ... More >>
Govt invests $124 million in community education
Wednesday, 10 June 2009, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Government remains committed to Adult Community Education (ACE) and will continue to invest $124 million in these courses over the next four years, Acting Education Minister Bill English says. “We still believe ACE plays an important ... More >>
Government to inject $30m into Public Trust
Wednesday, 10 June 2009, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to make a capital injection of $30 million to bolster Public Trust’s capital base, Finance Minister Bill English and Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. The injection was approved by the Cabinet. It follows an injection ... More >>
Curran scaremongering on telecommunications review
Wednesday, 10 June 2009, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce says suggestions from Labour MP Clair Curran about the outcome of the government’s review of the Telecommunications Act are nothing but scaremongering. “Free local calls will not ... More >>
