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Fund for Maori health group opens
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia is pleased to announce that the Government’s fund for Maori health providers opens today. More >>
Watercare To Be Regional Water Provider
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide today confirmed that the transition to the new structure will result in one regional water company for the Auckland region. More >>
Anti-counterfeiting bill passes first reading
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
A bill aimed at cracking down on the importation and sale of counterfeit goods and pirated works passed its first reading in Parliament last night and was sent to select committee. The Trade Marks (International Treaties and Enforcement) Amendment Bill ... More >>
Speech: Roy - Territorial Employer Support Council
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Chief of the Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae; Chairman of the Territorial Force Employer Support Council Mr John Allen; UK High Commissioner George Fergusson; US Charges d'Affaires Hon Dr David Keegan; Mayor of Wellington Ms Kerry Prendergast. ... More >>
Businesses phone for help
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
More businesses are picking up the phone and making use of government resources to help confront the challenging economy, says Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee. In the government’s SME package announced in February a range of enhanced business ... More >>
Making a great place even greater - Collins Comments
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland is not just a great place to live and work. As New Zealand’s largest city, it is also one of the main drivers of the economy. When Auckland does well, the country does well. This week the Government announced major changes to the way the city is ... More >>
Government welcomes report on tenure review
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today welcomed the report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment on high country tenure review, calling it a sensible and constructive approach on the issue. “This report rightly challenges the underlying ideology ... More >>
Govt concludes broadcasting regulatory review
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister, Dr Jonathan Coleman, and Communications and Information Technology Minister, Steven Joyce, today announced that the previous government’s digital broadcasting regulatory review will not proceed further. A key part of the review ... More >>
Maori Affairs Minister Opposes Decision
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Maori Affairs has dissociated himself from Cabinet decisions on local government reorganisation in Auckland, saying it is not good enough that tangata whenua, plus the largest Maori population in the world, will have no guaranteed voice. ... More >>
Judy Kirk appointed to Chair Lotteries Commission
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Retiring National Party president Judy Kirk has been appointed to chair the board of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission. Minister of Internal Affairs Richard Worth today announced the appointment of Ms Kirk to a three-year term on the board, effective ... More >>
Representation guaranteed for all Aucklanders
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Hon Rodney Hide said today the Government’s decisions on the governance of Auckland would provide effective representation for all Aucklanders. More >>
Auckland Governance: Making a great place greater
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced high-level decisions on Auckland governance which will see the creation of a unitary Auckland council while protecting and enhancing community representation, says Prime Minister John Key. More >>
SOE board appointments announced
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Appointments to the boards of State Owned Enterprises were announced by State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power today. "I intend to offer 22 new appointments, one elevation of a deputy chair to chair, three elevations of a director to deputy chair, ... More >>
Government supports regional tourism
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman, Associate Minister for Tourism, is pleased to be able to announce a grant of $103 000 to Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand (RTONZ), the group that collectively represents New Zealand’s 29 Regional Tourism Organisations. ... More >>
Keep healthy, live longer
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
With all the pressures of the modern world, keeping healthy can be a struggle but it is the core message Tariana Turia is pushing today as part of World Health Day. More >>
Deputy State Services Commissioner Appointed
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Mr John Ombler to the position of Deputy State Services Commissioner at the State Services Commission. More >>
Minister welcomes research into attitudes to arts
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson has launched a report about New Zealanders' attitudes towards and participation in the arts, and has welcomed its findings that more people are taking part in the arts. “The Government supports ... More >>
New Defence chiefs appointed
Monday, 6 April 2009, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has announced the appointment of new Chiefs of Navy and Army. Commodore Tony Parr has been appointed Chief of Navy and Major General Rhys Jones the Chief of Army, both effective 1 May. Dr Mapp said that both officers are ... More >>
Consultation dates on National Standards
Monday, 6 April 2009, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
An extensive programme of public consultation on the shape of National Standards for primary and intermediate schools will get underway next month. “I am delighted to announce this first step in the implementation of one of this government’s flagship ... More >>
Govt concerned by North Korean missile launch
Monday, 6 April 2009, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand government today codemned North Korea’s satellite launch, which defied strong and widespread international opposition. “North Korea’s actions are provocative, despite their claim that the satellite launch was for peaceful, ... More >>
