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Support continues after latest shake
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Nicky Wagner says Sunday’s earthquake provides a timely reminder that it is OK for people to reach out and take advantage of the free counselling and support services on offer. More >>
Sexual violence victims benefiting from Offender Levy
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Victims of sexual violence and their families are receiving financial grants and support services thanks to the Government’s Offender Levy, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Prime Minister to visit Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will make an official visit to Sri Lanka next week to highlight the growing commercial and political ties between the two countries. Mr Key will meet with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe ... More >>
Finlayson attends Five Country Ministerial Quintet
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC is in Washington D.C. this week to attend the annual Five Country Ministerial and Attorneys-General Quintet meetings. The Five Country Ministerial brings together ministers from the United States, Canada, the ... More >>
New Crown company incorporated
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today confirmed the incorporation of Ōtākaro Limited, the new Crown company to oversee the work on major projects in the central city. More >>
TPP will not affect the cost of medicines
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
“Despite claims to the contrary, consumers will not pay more for subsidised medicines as a result of TPP,” says Trade Minister Todd McClay. More >>
Wide ranging Tax Bill passes 3rd reading
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Wide ranging Tax Bill passes 3rd reading A wide ranging tax bill passed its final stage in Parliament today, bringing together a suite of proposals to help support the Government’s work in creating a more productive economy, Revenue Minister Michael ... More >>
Weed control underway at Lake Karapiro
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s Olympic rowing hopefuls can rest assured that aquatic weed will not interfere with their training at Lake Karapiro thanks to control work that began this morning, Land Information Minister Louise Upston said today. More >>
Missing Person - Whitiora, Hamilton
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Hamilton Police are calling on the public's help to locate 81 year old Indian national Chander Mani. More >>
Mandarin language assistants welcomed
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Forty eight Mandarin Language Assistants were officially welcomed today to New Zealand during a visit to Parliament. More >>
Rock falls reinforce need to make decisions on expert advice
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith has challenged Port Hills MP Ruth Dyson and the Leader of the Opposition Andrew Little to reconsider their calls for the Redcliffs school site to reopen in the wake of Sunday’s significant rockfalls. More >>
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 16 February 2016 NZSO proves it is world class More >>
International open data experts to hang out with NZ
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Land Information 16 February 2016 International open data experts to hang out with NZ More >>
$5.18 million in Year Start Up Payments to date
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says more than $5.18 million in School and Year Start Up Payments have already been paid to caregivers in 2016 with two weeks before applications close. “Carers receiving either the Unsupported Child’s Benefit ... More >>
Financial advice consultation process draws to a close
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith is urging consumers and the industry to have their say on how financial advice laws could be improved. “The Government is reviewing both the Financial Advisers Act and the Financial Service ... More >>
Finance Minister to deliver Budget on 26 May
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English today confirmed Budget 2016 will be delivered on Thursday 26 May and will be focused on delivering policies that support more jobs, higher incomes and opportunities for New Zealanders. More >>
New deported offenders law showing excellent results
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams says the law managing returning offenders is helping keep New Zealanders safe. The law passed by Parliament in November 2015 to manage deported criminals has resulted in approximately 70 per cent of all deportees who have arrived ... More >>
Illegal street racing crashes more than halved
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Illegal street racing crashes more than halved The Sentencing Amendment (Vehicle Confiscation) Act 2009 which allows vehicles to be seized and destroyed has seen Illegal street racing crashes, injuries and deaths more than halve, says Police Minister ... More >>
EU-NZ FTA discussed with Senior EU figures
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
“An EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement would mutually benefit economic growth and productivity and support New Zealand businesses – particularly SMES”, says Trade Minister Todd McClay following meetings with European Union counterparts. More >>
Wellington/Wairarapa region lab officially opens
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health 15 February 2016 Wellington/Wairarapa region lab officially opens Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has officially opened a new purpose-built regional laboratory at Wellington Hospital. The new facility, ... More >>
