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NZ to ratify Maritime Labour Convention
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will ratify the Maritime Labour Convention to ensure fair treatment of seafarers and protect the reputation of New Zealand exports, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse and Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss ... More >>
Below forecast revenue highlights challenge
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Government revenue continues to grow more slowly than forecast in the Budget, again highlighting the challenge of returning to surplus this year, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Achievers recognised at PM’s Pacific Youth Awards
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Five outstanding young Pacific New Zealanders have taken out this year’s Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards, which is an initiative recognising high achievement among young leaders. More >>
Foreign fighters legislation passes - John Key
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the passing of the Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill in Parliament tonight. More >>
Drug bust sends a strong message
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner today congratulated the Customs Service for their role in the interception of a shipment of liquid methamphetamine. More >>
Work to continue on trialling online voting
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to continue work to enable a small number of local authorities to trial online voting, Associate Minister of Local Government Louise Upston said today. More >>
First Revision Programme of Statutes Begins
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The first revision programme of statutes has been presented to the House of Representatives, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. “This is a banner day for the New Zealand statute books,” said Mr Finlayson. “It is the start of a systematic ... More >>
New cancer plan to ensure better, faster care
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today launched a national three year Cancer Plan at Wellington Hospital. “From prevention and early detection, to diagnosis and treatment and follow-up care - an enormous amount has been achieved in cancer ... More >>
Public service trust and satisfaction continues to rise
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed the latest Kiwis Count survey results, showing the levels of trust and satisfaction New Zealanders have in the frontline public services they use continues to increase. More >>
Govt awards 15 new oil and gas permits
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today announced the award of 15 new oil and gas exploration permits as a result of Block Offer 2014. Block Offer 2014 includes six onshore permits across the Taranaki, West Coast and East Coast basins, and nine ... More >>
Simon Bridges Speech: Block Offer 2014 Permit Awards
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
The oil and gas industry is already a vital part of the New Zealand economy. Oil is our fourth largest commodity export after dairy, meat and wood, and oil and gas combined contribute more than $2.7 billion to GDP each year. More >>
Minister welcomes new Director of Civil Defence
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye welcomes the appointment of Sarah Stuart-Black, the new Director at the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM). More >>
Minister welcomes new Director of Civil Defence
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye welcomes the appointment of Sarah Stuart-Black, the new Director at the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM). “The appointment was made by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, ... More >>
Gallantry Awards recognise NZSAS
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced the awarding of nine New Zealand Gallantry Awards that recognise the outstanding courage shown by members of 1NZSAS Regiment while serving in Afghanistan. More >>
New episode of Common Ground launched
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley today launched a new episode of the innovative online drama Common Ground, part of the Prime Minister’s Youth Mental Health Project. More >>
Greater Christchurch residents more positive, less stressed
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Visible rebuild progress in Christchurch is helping to boost people’s quality of life, says Associate Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Nicky Wagner. More >>
NZ named best tourist destination
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key says the Government’s investment in tourism is paying off with New Zealand voted the top country in the 2014 Telegraph Travel Awards, for the third year in a row. Almost 90,000 people responded to the ... More >>
Government welcomes final WPC report
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has welcomed the final report from the independent inquiry into last year’s whey protein concentrate (WPC) incident, and will be accepting all of its recommendations. “The rigour and conclusions of the report, as well as the actions ... More >>
New technology centre to help foster innovation
Monday, 8 December 2014, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Michael Woodhouse today opened the Mobility Innovation Lab and Experience Centre which will help Police, government and business develop mobile tools and technology that benefit New Zealand. More >>
First communities of schools a big win for kids
Monday, 8 December 2014, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has approved the first communities of schools, saying they are a big win for thousands of New Zealand kids. Ms Parata says the first 11 communities will begin from term one of next year as part of the Government’s $359 ... More >>
