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Minister requests Review of summer speed tolerance

Tuesday, 13 January 2015, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government

Police Minister Michael Woodhouse has asked New Zealand Police to undertake a review of the public messages that underpinned the 2014/15 Summer Road Safety campaign. More >>

Final stages of Gallipoli ballot approaching

Monday, 12 January 2015, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss says those offered passes in the third tranche of the Gallipoli 2015 ballot have just three days left to accept their place at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations. More >>

NZ fights Illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean

Monday, 12 January 2015, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Foreign Affairs 12 January 2015 Media Statement NZ fights Illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean More >>

McCully Welcomes Orderly Transition in Sri Lanka

Sunday, 11 January 2015, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister McCully has welcomed the peaceful transition of power in Sri Lanka over the weekend, and congratulates Sri Lanka’s new President Maithripala Sirisena on his victory in Thursday’s Presidential election. More >>

Last call for Conservation Board nominations

Thursday, 8 January 2015, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister of Conservation, Hon Nicky Wagner today encouraged New Zealanders passionate about conservation to seek nomination for conservation boards, before nominations close on 20 January. More >>

New Zealand condemns Paris shooting

Thursday, 8 January 2015, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has strongly condemned the violent attack on the offices of the Charlie Hebdo newspaper in Paris. More >>

New Zealand takes UN Security Council seat

Monday, 5 January 2015, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully today welcomed New Zealand taking up its seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. More >>

Holiday road toll for 2014/15

Monday, 5 January 2015, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is encouraging anyone travelling on the roads this summer to make safety a priority. The provisional holiday road toll for 2014/15 is 17. More >>

Road toll shows need for vigilance

Thursday, 1 January 2015, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government

The provisional road toll for 2014 is 297, Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says. More >>

Attorney-General mourns passing of Sir Ivor Richardson

Wednesday, 31 December 2014, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC has paid tribute to former President of the Court of Appeal, Rt Hon Sir Ivor Richardson, who has died at the age of 84. "It is hard to think of anyone who has made a more substantive contribution to the law ... More >>

New Year’s Honours recognise service to Pacific Community

Wednesday, 31 December 2014, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga welcomes the New Year’s Honours awarded to people who have served the Pacific community. “My congratulations go to this year's worthy recipients,” says Mr Lotu-Iiga. “Service to family and the community ... More >>

Ethnic honours recipients congratulated

Wednesday, 31 December 2014, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Ethnic Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga congratulates the recipients of New Year’s Honours who have served their ethnic communities. "These outstanding people have worked tirelessly to support their respective communities,” says Mr ... More >>

New consumer protections for building work

Wednesday, 31 December 2014, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith is welcoming new consumer protections that will require builders to have written contracts, provide information on their relevant skills, experience and qualifications, and disclose their insurance and ... More >>

Minister congratulates NY honours recipients

Wednesday, 31 December 2014, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata has congratulated the New Zealanders who have received New Year Honours for their services to education. More >>

Customs ruins drug syndicate’s Christmas

Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government

The second largest methamphetamine border seizure in New Zealand’s history means a very large quantity of harmful drugs will not make it to New Zealand streets these holidays, says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner. More >>

New appointment to the Māori Land Court

Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of lawyer Michael Doogan to the Māori Land Court. Mr Doogan was temporarily appointed to the court last year to help meet the workload of the Māori Land Court ... More >>

Keep EDs free for emergencies this Christmas

Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman is encouraging people where possible to keep EDs free for emergencies this festive season. “Around 3,000 people were seen in emergency departments across the country on Christmas Day last year,” says Dr Coleman. More >>

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