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Applications open for Community Response Fund
Monday, 8 June 2009, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Applications have opened today for the first funding round of the Community Response Fund, says the Minister of Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett. Up to $104 million dollars has been made available over a two year period for the Fund. ... More >>
Report shows strong growth in biotech sector
Friday, 5 June 2009, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp has welcomed a report showing strong growth in the biotechnology industry. The second Biotechnology Industry Growth Report, produced by NZBio, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and the Ministry of Research, ... More >>
Minister to meet Auckland’s Fiji community
Friday, 5 June 2009, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Georgina te Heuheu, Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, is in Auckland tomorrow to meet members of the Fiji community. The meeting has been organised by the Fiji Community Association and more than 200 people are expected to attend. Mrs te Heuheu ... More >>
Botany Pansy Speak
Friday, 5 June 2009, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
“Time flies like arrows” – this was a phrase that dominated my school essays, but it wasn’t a saying that became real until I started to work and accelerate in politics. It has been eight months since I became the Botany electorate MP under ... More >>
The Mapp Report - John Key Breakfast
Friday, 5 June 2009, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
This morning Prime Minister, John Key gave a stirring speech to over 300 people in the Spencer on Byron. This speech dealt with the future of Auckland and the opportunities for Aucklanders. He made it very clear that the government is open to views on the ... More >>
Speech: Turia - ANGOA Good Intentions
Friday, 5 June 2009, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
It is my honour, on behalf of the Government, to officially receive the report, Good Intentions: an assessment of the ‘Statement of Government Intentions for an Improved Community-Government Relationship. I have been thinking about the eight courageous ... More >>
Minister steps forward for health
Friday, 5 June 2009, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia, Associate Minister for Health, demonstrated the benefits of walking yesterday, by taking a break in her busy work load and going on a lunchtime walk with members of Living Streets Wellington. It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect ... More >>
Collins Comments 4 June - Local govt amalgamation
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s great to see such a lively debate on proposed changes to Auckland’s governance and that so many people are taking an interest in the future of local government. This is an issue that will touch the lives of all Aucklanders, so it is important ... More >>
Health Minister announces 100 new paramedics
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
100 new paramedics will be added to frontline emergency services, with the government confirming a $28 million investment over four years for the initiative. The new paramedics are part of a package of initiatives for the ambulance sector, following intensive ... More >>
Taxpayers pay big for Labour’s rail dream
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
During its last year in office, the Labour government spent more than a billion dollars on KiwiRail – an investment that is now valued at just $388 million, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce. He says there is no realistic chance of taxpayers getting ... More >>
Claims on RSE scheme wrong
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
"Claims that changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme to allow employers to make deductions below the minimum wage amount to exploitation are just plain wrong," says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman. “The CTU and Labour Party need to look ... More >>
New school for Churton Park
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The suburb of Churton Park in Wellington is to get a new primary school by 2012, Education Minister Anne Tolley announced today. “Population growth in Churton Park has seen existing school rolls in the area swell. Projections show that 600 additional ... More >>
Parental leave payment increases
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Families with new babies can expect a boost to their parental leave payments next month, Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson announced today. The maximum parental leave payment will increase from $407.36 per week to $429.76 per week from July 1. The ... More >>
Immigration NZ - another time bomb left by Labour
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The release of the Auditor General’s report “Inquiry into Immigration Matters” confirms that Immigration New Zealand is a service that needs urgent attention. “This report confirms that the mess left by the last Government is even worse than anyone ... More >>
NZ to support school fees scheme in Samoa
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to provide up to $1 million to help disadvantaged families in Samoa meet the cost of school fees, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. “The global economic crisis, inflation, and increasing unemployment have led to real hardship ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Launch of IHC resources
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you to Trish Grant, the Director of Advocacy for IHC, for your introduction. It is a great opportunity for me to also acknowledge you, Trish, as a leading cause champion for the movement – and to mihi to you, for your commitment in supporting ... More >>
Budget increases Ak criminal courts’ capacity
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2009 provides $53.7 million in operating funding and $6.0 million in capital funding to increase criminal courts capacity in Auckland over the next four years. Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu says the increase will help courts in Auckland ... More >>
Govt Gives Certainty to Fruit and Wine Growers
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
“Our viticulture and horticulture industries have today been given a huge boost to ensure their continued success by improvements to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) policy,” says Dr Jonathan Coleman, Minister for Immigration. “These improvements ... More >>
Launch of Manu-Ao Academy - Speech
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Launch of Manu-Ao Academy for Māori Academic and Professional Advancement; Wednesday 3 June 2009 More >>
Chadwick shows Labour’s financial illiteracy
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour’s Arts spokeswoman confirmed with her comments about arts funding today why New Zealanders don’t trust her party to even read, let alone write, a budget, Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson said today. Ms Chadwick ... More >>
