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Speech: Turia - National Volunteer Centre’s Hui
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
I have a very fond association with this venue. The Holy Trinity Church Hall has hosted me in hui I have attended over the years relating to health; to whanau development and even to the Maori Party. Indeed it is a hall with many stories – the cardiac ... More >>
McCully names new High Commissioner to Solomons
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Career diplomat Mark Ramsden will be New Zealand’s new High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. “New Zealand and Solomon Islands enjoy a close relationship across a range of areas, including ... More >>
PM pledges $50 million in Budget for cycleway
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key has today promised $50 million dollars over three years for the New Zealand Cycleway Project. Speaking at the New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference in Auckland, Mr Key says the project, first raised ... More >>
Commissioner for Financial Advisers appointed
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Commerce, Simon Power, has today announced the appointment of Annabel Cotton to the position of Commissioner for Financial Advisers for a period of up to 12 months. She will serve as commissioner while the Ministry of Economic Development ... More >>
Speech: John Key - My Vision for Tourism
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
It’s great to be here this morning to open your conference and to talk to you about such an exciting subject. It is a privilege to be New Zealand’s Minister of Tourism, to lead tourism in our beautiful country, and to promote our incredible scenery, ... More >>
Speech: Power - INFINZ Debt Capital Markets Forum
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for the welcome and introduction. Thank you also for the opportunity to open this valuable forum. Your website tells me that one of INFINZ’s objectives is seeking to ensure New Zealand's financial and capital markets are "relevant, ... More >>
Speech: Dunne - Alcohol Advisory Council
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning. Thank you for your kind introduction and thanks to all of you for taking the time from your undoubtedly busy schedule to attend ALAC’s 11th working together conference. It is a great pleasure to be invited to speak at this conference, particularly ... More >>
Pay equity unit disestablished
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Pay and Employment Equity Unit (PEE) will be disestablished as part of the reprioritising of Government spending, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. Seven positions will be affected by the change. “The unit has worked hard researching the causes behind ... More >>
Government signs off Hutt Hospital redevelopment
Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The $82 million Hutt Hospital redevelopment has reached a significant milestone with the Government signing off on the preliminary design stage, the Health Minister, Tony Ryall said today. More >>
Tax exemption encourages oil and gas exploration
Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced positive measures to enhance the development of New Zealand’s natural resources. More >>
Waterview decision well-considered, balanced
Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the announcement of the NZ Transport Agency’s preferred option for the completion of the Western Ring Route. He says the $1.4 billion option strikes a fair balance between the needs of the local community ... More >>
Improved training for school leadership
Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced a new plan designed to increase the number of education leaders and principals in New Zealand schools. The Professional Leadership Plan sets out the government’s aim to attract, develop and support talented ... More >>
World first for Landcare Research programme
Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has congratulated Landcare Research on achieving a world first in climate change measurement. “The carboNZero programme it manages is the first greenhouse gas certification scheme in the world ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Young Community Leaders Awards
Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
His excellency, the Honourable Sir Anand and her Excellency, Lady Susan Satayand; the Community Trust of Wellington; Distinguished Judges; and our Leaders of tomorrow. This is the perfect setting to recognize the achievements of our rangatahi who are ... More >>
Turia – Open for Questions, Now Online!
Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
The maiden video blog for Turia – Open for Questions is now available online at the link below. Turia – Open for Questions is a Q & A chat-like video-blog whereby Tariana Turia addresses questions on topical issues that affect the everyday lives ... More >>
Minister visits troops in Timor-Leste
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp will see New Zealand Defence Force personnel in the field overseas for the first time this week when he visits Operation Koru in Timor-Leste. Dr Mapp will spend Wednesday and Thursday in Timor-Leste before returning to New ... More >>
Government funding for Northland stadium
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The upgrade of Whangarei’s Okara Park is to get a $2.5 million grant from the government, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully announced today. The ground is to host two games during the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and Mr McCully said the upgraded stadium would ... More >>
Prison design funding fast tracked in Budget
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Corrections Hon Judith Collins announced today that the Government is funding the Department of Corrections to do initial design and planning work for the construction of additional prison beds. More >>
Lift-off for Air Force’s first new helicopter
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
The Air Force’s new NH-90 helicopters are on the way, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said today. The first of the eight-strong fleet had its initial test flight at manufacturer NH Industries in Marignane, France, last week. The flight test crew reported that ... More >>
Affordable options available for Waterview
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the NZ Transport Agency has identified more cost-effective options for the completion of Auckland’s Western Ring Route, meaning the previous government’s expensive debt-funded twin tunnel option will not go ... More >>
