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Public views sought on changes to the Māori language bill
Tuesday, 9 June 2015, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Māori Language Advisory Group (MLAG) is proposing some changes to parts of the Māori Language (Te Reo Māori) Bill. More >>
Ultra-Fast Broadband build complete in Timaru
Tuesday, 9 June 2015, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams today welcomed the completion of the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) build in Timaru. More than 15 per cent of eligible users in Timaru have already signed up for UFB making it the fifth highest initial uptake in the ... More >>
April surplus highlights volatility in fiscal numbers
Tuesday, 9 June 2015, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s $448 million OBEGAL surplus in the 10 months to 30 April – around $1 billion better than the $555 million deficit forecast in the Budget – highlights the inherent volatility in monthly fiscal results, Finance Minister Bill English ... More >>
Good progress measuring specialist referrals
Tuesday, 9 June 2015, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says good progress is being made towards accurately measuring patient flow from GPs to hospital based specialists and the outcome of those referrals. More >>
Business Transformation on Fast track
Monday, 8 June 2015, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay today welcomed the announcement of Fast Enterprises as Inland Revenue’s preferred software partner to support a modernised, simplified tax system for New Zealand. Mr McClay said that a modernised tax administration system, ... More >>
Budget 2015: Funding boost to close data gap
Monday, 8 June 2015, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Statistics 8 June 2015 Media Statement Budget 2015: Funding boost to close data gap More >>
Minister to attend ILO conference
Sunday, 7 June 2015, 7:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse will travel to Geneva, Switzerland to represent the New Zealand Government at this year’s International Labour Conference on 8-9 June 2015. More >>
Chunuk Bair plans well underway
Sunday, 7 June 2015, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss says preparations for the Battle of Chunuk Bair centenary service at Gallipoli are progressing well. More >>
Minister to attend UN Disability Conference
Friday, 5 June 2015, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister and Customs Minister Nicky Wagner will travel tomorrow to the United States to attend the Conference of States Parties (COSP) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. COSP is the annual meeting for the Convention on ... More >>
Minister welcomes Maui consent
Friday, 5 June 2015, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed a marine consent that will allow continued activity on the Maui gas field. Today the Environmental Protection Authority granted a 35 year marine consent to Shell Todd Oil Services (STOS) which ... More >>
Ministers support reliable local infrastructure
Friday, 5 June 2015, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
An establishment board will be formed to assess whether local government’s management of the risks from natural hazards to infrastructure and other assets can be strengthened. More >>
Kauri dieback donation welcomed
Friday, 5 June 2015, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
A generous donation towards protecting our native kauri tree from the ravages of kauri dieback disease has been welcomed by Conservation Minister Maggie Barry. More >>
New Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan approved
Friday, 5 June 2015, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The government has approved, through an Order in Council, a revised plan to ensure New Zealand is well prepared to manage emergencies, Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Prime Minister expresses condolences
Friday, 5 June 2015, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has this morning expressed his deepest sympathies for the family, friends and supporters of Lecretia Seales who lost her battle with cancer. “Cancer is a terrible disease for those who suffer it and it’s particularly hard ... More >>
Why millions on maths returned little
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 9:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech to the New Zealand Initiative launch of Un(ac)countable: Why millions on maths returned little, Wellington More >>
Winners of 2015 Green Ribbon Awards announced
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 9:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Project Janszoon has named as the recipient of the Supreme Award at this year’s Green Ribbon Awards, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry announced at the ceremony held at Parliament tonight. “Project Janszoon ... More >>
Electronic monitoring bill to protect victims
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill that will improve the safety of victims and the public has had its first reading in Parliament. The Electronic Monitoring of Offenders Legislation Bill will now go to a select committee, says Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. “This bill ... More >>
Health & Disability Commissioner reappointed
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says Health and Disability Commissioner Anthony Hill has been reappointed for a second term. “Congratulations to Mr Hill on his reappointment as Health and Disability Commissioner,” says Dr Coleman. “I would ... More >>
Feedback released on future of Victoria Square
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Nicky Wagner says people want to see Victoria Square preserved as a green, tranquil space that recognises its history. More >>
New chair appointed to Families Commission
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Social Development Minister Jo Goodhew has announced the appointment of Board Member Mr Len Cook as the Families Commissioner and Chair of the Families Commission (Superu) Board. “Mr Cook has already provided excellent service in his role as ... More >>
