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Redeployment option for State servants

Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

State Services Minister Tony Ryall has announced a redeployment option to help match State servants who are made redundant with other jobs in the State Services. "Some departments are reducing staff numbers while others are increasing frontline services ... More >>

Government widens drought assistance

Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government

Agriculture Minister David Carter announced today that the Government is extending drought relief to farmers in parts of North Canterbury, Central Plateau, Taihape and Wairarapa. This follows a recent decision to assist drought-stricken farmers ... More >>

Speech: Turia - Community Grants Scheme

Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government

Community Organisation Grants Scheme National COGS Committee; 6pm Monday 11 May 2009; Wellington Hon Tariana Turia Minister of the Community and Voluntary Sector More >>

New voices for New Zealand families

Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Social Development and Employment, Paula Bennett, has today welcomed Bruce Pilbrow and Christine Rankin to their new roles as Families’ Commissioners. “Both Bruce and Christine have been strong and effective advocates for New Zealand ... More >>

Speech to Employers & Manufacturers Association

Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Rodney Hide - Minister of Local Government; Minister for Regulatory Reform; Associate Minister of Commerce. More >>

Turia: Working alongside healthcare organizations

Monday, 11 May 2009, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government

I came across some words from the late Rongo Wi Repa which I wanted to share with us all today, Tatai tangata ki te whenua, ka ngaro, ka ngaro; Tatai whetu me te Rangi, ka mau tonu, ka mau tonu More >>

Taking the Next Step on Auckland's Future

Monday, 11 May 2009, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Now that the Government has announced our position on the Royal Commission's Report into Auckland's Governance, we're taking the next step. You play a big part in that. More >>

Tonga’s Prime Minister to visit New Zealand

Monday, 11 May 2009, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand’s support for the democratic reform process underway in Tonga will be underlined during the visit to this country of Tongan Prime Minister, Dr Feleti (Fred) Sevele, from 13-19 May. More >>

$208m upgrade at Middlemore Hospital

Monday, 11 May 2009, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government

The Ministers of Health and Finance have approved the investment of $208 million for major upgrades at Middlemore Hospital. More >>

Speech: Turia - Rongoa Maori and Integrative Care

Monday, 11 May 2009, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government

Napier City responds to siege emergency

Monday, 11 May 2009, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister John Carter has offered his condolences to the family and colleagues of Senior Constable Len Snee who died of gunshot wounds in the Napier siege Mr Carter said his thoughts were also with the three men wounded in the incident, ... More >>

New policy direction for Electricity Commission

Monday, 11 May 2009, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government

Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today released a revised policy direction for the Electricity Commission. The Government Policy Statement (GPS) sets out objectives and outcomes expected from the Commission. “The changes are designed to reflect ... More >>

Groser to meet US Trade Reps in Washington

Monday, 11 May 2009, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Trade and Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues, Tim Groser, will meet with members of the new US Administration including US Trade Representative, Ron Kirk, and the US Special Envoy for Climate Change, Todd Stern, when he travels ... More >>

New policy direction for Electricity Commission

Sunday, 10 May 2009, 8:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister commends bravery of siege police

Sunday, 10 May 2009, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Police Minister Hon Judith Collins today commended police for bringing to a close the armed siege on Napier’s Hospital Hill. More >>

Celebrating New Zealand's farming history

Sunday, 10 May 2009, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government

I would like to say a special thank you tonight to the Century Farm and Station Awards’ organising committee for inviting me to Lawrence. More >>

The Mapp Report

Friday, 8 May 2009, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Last week the Health and Disability Commissioner released his report on North Shore Hospital. The report arose from a series of tragic events in North Shore Hospital in 2007. The families had contacted me, and as a result I spoke to Ron Paterson, ... More >>

Key Notes No.48 - The Prime Minister's Newsletter

Friday, 8 May 2009, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government

I know that things are hard for many of you at the moment. You may be worried about your job or the jobs of your friends or loved ones. You may be losing customers or having to cut costs. You may be struggling to juggle your household budget. Despite ... More >>

Groser to Austria for International Policy Council

Friday, 8 May 2009, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues, Tim Groser, leaves for Salzburg, Austria, tomorrow where he will deliver a keynote address on climate change, trade and agriculture to the International Food and Agriculture Trade Policy Council (IPC). More >>

This is not the end of Rape Awareness

Friday, 8 May 2009, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government

The end of Rape Awareness Week does not mean the end being vigilant about the impact rape has on its victims and on our society, Women’s Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says today. More >>

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