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Aviation security review document released
Thursday, 23 April 2009, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today released a summary of a review of aviation security, which was ordered by the last government following an alleged hijacking attempt in February last year. More >>
New Platinum Television Fund announced
Thursday, 23 April 2009, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Broadcasting, Dr Jonathan Coleman, has this evening announced the establishment of the Platinum Television Fund for New Zealand-made television content. The Fund, to be administered by NZ On Air, totals $15.1 million and was previously ... More >>
KiwiSaver hits the magic million
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
More than one million New Zealanders are now saving for their retirement through KiwiSaver, just 21 months after it started, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. In handing a certificate to Mana Coach Services bus driver Malo Peleseuma ... More >>
Hui progresses Treaty settlement target
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s national hui Te Kokiri Ngatahi has started an important dialogue with claimant groups towards reaching the Government’s goal of settling historical Treaty claims by 2014, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson said. ... More >>
Speech: English - To CEOs and Senior Executives
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon – it’s a pleasure to be here today. It’s always good to hear first hand from business leaders like yourselves about what keeps you awake at nights - and particularly how we in Government might work with you to steer New Zealand ... More >>
Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi AGM
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Delivered by Julia Main of the Department of Internal Affairs on behalf of Hon Tariana Turia. Christchurch Community House Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi AGM Wednesday 22 April 2009 Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector More >>
NZ concerned for trapped civilians in Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today appealed to Sri Lankan government forces and the Tamil Tigers to heed international calls to end the perilous situation faced by civilians caught in fighting in northern Sri Lanka. More >>
Speech: Tolley - Vocational Education and Training
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Opening of the New Zealand Vocational Education and Training Research Forum 2009 Rutherford House, Victoria University of Wellington Thank you for your kind introduction, Jeremy (Baker, Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation). I’d like ... More >>
Speech: Finlayson - Hui on Treaty Settlements
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Rau rangatira mā O ngā iwi o Aotearoa, Kingi Tūheitia, me Tainui iwi, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Tēnā koutou katoa E ngā tini mate Haere, haere, moe mai Ko Chris Finlayson tōku ingoa Te Roia Matua Te Minita mō ngā Whakaritenga Tiriti o Waitangi Te Minita ... More >>
Speech: Key - Hui to Progress Treaty Settlements
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
E ngā iwi o te motu kia ora huihui tātou katoa. Let me begin by paying tribute to those who have brought us to this point. They worked hard for many years often with little progress and often without encouragement. Every group represented here ... More >>
Boundary change for Oteake Conservation Park
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Tim Groser today announced changes to the boundary of the Oteake Conservation Park to exclude a 195 hectare area over the Hawkdun lignite deposit - a significant resource of recoverable energy. The conservation park straddles the ... More >>
Tolley: Ngarimu VC & Maori Battalion Scholarship
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e wha. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. I want to begin first by acknowledging those who have passed on - particularly members of the 28th Māori Battalion, such as the former Chair of the National 28th ... More >>
Pacific Island energy strategy
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has arrived in Tonga for the Pacific Energy Ministers Meeting (PEMM). More >>
Minister meets Wellington’s Pacific community
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Representatives of Wellington’s six main Pacific ethnicities are expected in Newtown tonight to meet Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu. The majority of Pacific peoples living in Wellington live in Porirua (25%) followed by Lower Hutt ... More >>
Mapp: Defence Review speech notes
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Mapp’s speech notes from today’s announcement of the Terms of Reference for Defence Review 09 - see earlier release More >>
Roy: Defence Review 2009
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
I wish to reinforce Dr Mapp's comment that this review is well overdue. As National Security Spokesman for ACT since 2005, I made several public statements about reviewing the way that Government conducted its primary role of protecting its citizens. The ... More >>
Business Initiative for US market
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says a new business initiative is being launched to help capture commercial opportunities in the United States health market. More >>
Business Initiative for US market
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says a new business initiative is being launched to help capture commercial opportunities in the United States health market. “Focus on Health – A New Zealand Innovation Challenge” has been developed ... More >>
New conservation park ready for visitors
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders, tourists and native wildlife are the big winners with the historic addition of the Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park to Canterbury’s public land. Associate Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson will officially open the 93,800 ... More >>
Trades Academies one step closer
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
The government’s pre-election commitment to establish five new Trades Academies is one step closer. Education Minister Anne Tolley is today calling for expressions of interest for the programme. More >>
