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Timber exports scheme cuts greenhouse gases
Monday, 1 December 2014, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Primary Industries Jo Goodhew has welcomed the implementation of a programme that allows timber products to be exported to Australia without chemical treatment. More >>
Foss welcomes lower alcohol limit
Monday, 1 December 2014, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Craig Foss Associate Minister of Transport 1 December 2014 Media Statement Foss welcomes lower alcohol limit Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says the lower alcohol limit for adult drivers will help make our roads safer and save lives. The ... More >>
Licence changes take effect today
Monday, 1 December 2014, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says changes to the Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) coming into force today will encourage drivers and motorcyclists to sit their full licence. More >>
Joyce to attend Sydney job fair
Friday, 28 November 2014, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce will travel to Sydney on Sunday morning to attend the New Zealand job fair. More >>
Minister challenges NZ First on its record
Friday, 28 November 2014, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Corrections Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today challenged NZ First on accountability and said the primary focus for him as Minister of Corrections is the security and safety of the public. More >>
Final report of WPC inquiry received
Friday, 28 November 2014, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew have received the final report from the Government’s inquiry into the whey protein concentrate contamination incident last year. More >>
More Customs officers in time for Christmas
Friday, 28 November 2014, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Customs 28 November 2014 Media Statement More Customs officers in time for Christmas More >>
Encouraging growth in latest building consent data
Friday, 28 November 2014, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed the latest release of figures from Statistics New Zealand which shows the highest number of building consents issued in more than six years. More >>
Martinborough winemaker receives conservation award
Friday, 28 November 2014, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has presented Clive Paton of Martinborough with the 2014 Loder Cup at a ceremony today, for his significant contribution to habitat restoration in New Zealand. More >>
Minister to attend the OECD Forum on migration
Friday, 28 November 2014, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse will travel to Paris tomorrow to represent the New Zealand Government at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) high-level policy forum on migration. More >>
Awards put spotlight on location innovation
Friday, 28 November 2014, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The limitless potential of location information, and the innovative people working at its forefront, took centre stage last night at the inaugural New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards (NZSEA), Land Information Minister Louise Upston said today. More >>
Grant for Museum of Wellington City and Sea announced
Friday, 28 November 2014, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Museum of Wellington City and Sea will receive a government grant of $1.3 million for its redevelopment project and earthquake strengthening, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry announced this evening. More >>
Ministers respond to Glenn Inquiry Report
Friday, 28 November 2014, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley have acknowledged the Glenn Inquiry Report into family violence released today. “The report looks at several issues that the Government is focused on and reinforces the importance ... More >>
New rules for financial markets to take effect
Friday, 28 November 2014, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith welcomes new rules taking effect from 1 December which will promote the growth of New Zealand’s financial markets and boost investor confidence. More >>
High Commissioner to Fiji reinstated
Friday, 28 November 2014, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced the reinstatement of New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Fiji. “New Zealand has had an acting High Commissioner since 2007, and this announcement is an important step in re-building our relationship ... More >>
Coleman: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health 27 November 2014 Speech Address to the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Annual Conference More >>
Kaye: CDEM National Controllers’ Forum
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Delivered by Sarah Stuart-Black, Acting Director Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management Thank you for inviting me to open your annual National Controllers’ Forum for a second year. More >>
Property speculators targeted by IRD
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay says Inland Revenue’s proactive strategy to track down those attempting to avoid paying tax is showing big dividends. “There are many ways people and companies attempt to avoid paying tax and we are continually ... More >>
Minister acknowledges work of sector groups
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has acknowledged the work and commitment of groups across the education system to help lift educational achievement for all students. More >>
MSD procurement a winner
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says preferred supplier agreements for whiteware and optical goods and services are proving a huge winner for beneficiaries, low income people and the taxpayer. More >>
