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NBOMe reclassified as Class B1 Drug
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
A series of drugs that pose a serious health risk will soon be subject to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 More >>
Systems to stop WMD trafficking put to the test
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says New Zealand will next week host 25 Asia-Pacific countries in Wellington that are taking part in a major security related exercise. More >>
Proposals sought for Regional Research Institutes
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the opening of the proposals process for Regional Research Institutes, following the completion of a series of 12 workshops around the country. More >>
Proposals sought for MBIE Science Fund
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Science and Innovation 11 November 2015 Proposals sought for MBIE Science Fund More >>
Making tax simpler: Speech to Trans-Tasman Business Circle
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
It is my pleasure to be with you here today to unveil the next important stage of how the Government is making tax simpler for business. More >>
Business Transformation: IRD cooperates with Xero and MYOB
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand and international companies are reaping the benefits of the billion dollar programme to modernise and simplify New Zealand’s tax administration. More >>
Business Transformation: Less time, lower cost, more benefit
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
11 November 2015 Business Transformation: Less time, lower cost, more benefits Revenue Minister Todd McClay says Inland Revenue’s Business Transformation programme is likely to take less time, cost less, and deliver more benefits than the original ... More >>
Airline alliance better connects NZ and USA
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today announced he has authorised an alliance between Qantas and American Airlines, which is expected to result in lower fares and more choice for passengers travelling between New Zealand and the USA. More >>
New public health legislation planned
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says new fit for purpose public health legislation is planned to replace the Public Health Bill. More >>
Child passport subsidy to remain
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne has announced the present subsidy for children’s passports will continue with the move to 10-year passports. More >>
Proposed law change will improve communities’ recovery
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nikki Kaye Minister of Civil Defence 11 November 2015 Proposed law change will improve communities’ recovery from emergencies More >>
Australia-NZ agreement to help combat identity crime
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Keenan MP Australian Minister for Justice Australian Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Counter Terrorism More >>
Gerry Brownlee - Speech to the Insurance Council conference
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to acknowledge my Parliamentary colleague the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hon Paul Goldsmith; Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) President Chris Black; Council members and the other speakers today. More >>
2015 Rutherford Medal winner announced
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
2015 Rutherford Medal winner announced Distinguished Professor Ian Reid has been announced the 2015 Rutherford Medal winner by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. Professor Reid, from Auckland University’s Faculty of Medical and Health ... More >>
Ministers recognise 150 years of the Māori Land Court
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government
10 November 2015 Media statement Ministers recognise 150 years of the Māori Land Court More >>
NZ welcomes Myanmar’s historic election
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Foreign Minister John Key has welcomed the peaceful conduct of Myanmar’s election on November 8. More >>
Health research strategy planned
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Health Minister Jonathan Coleman say a new health research strategy will be developed to focus and align the economic and health goals of the health research sector. More >>
Youth Parliament 2016 members announced
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the 121 Youth MPs and 17 members of the Youth Press Gallery who will be part of Youth Parliament 2016. More >>
Big boost for Māori exports
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell has announced New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is committing an extra $1.6 million to support Māori businesses wanting to grow internationally. More >>
Canterbury Polytechnics to merge
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has today announced that Aoraki Polytechnic will merge with Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) to create a new larger tertiary institution that will provide Canterbury-wide ... More >>
