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PM welcomes Inspector-General’s report
Tuesday, 25 November 2014, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the report of Cheryl Gwyn, Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, into issues around the release of information by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS). More >>
Failings within Corrections acknowledged
Tuesday, 25 November 2014, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today acknowledged the release of the Department of Corrections’ Chief Custodial Officer’s Review of the Failure to Return from Temporary Release of Phillip John Smith. “This review shows there were ... More >>
ED wait times – best winter result to date
Tuesday, 25 November 2014, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
ED wait times – best winter result to date Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest National Health Target results show that over the busy winter months people were treated more quickly in emergency departments across the country than in previous ... More >>
Govt resumes sexual violence Trial Proceedings work
Tuesday, 25 November 2014, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Govt resumes sexual violence Trial Proceedings work Justice Minister Amy Adams has asked the Law Commission to resume work on proposals for better supporting victims of sexual violence through the criminal process. The Law Commission will revisit ... More >>
Guy: Speech to the New Zealand Racing Board AGM
Monday, 24 November 2014, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
I was very pleased to be allocated the racing portfolio again by the Prime Minister. I see it as an opportunity to build on the conversations I’ve had with many of you over the past few years. More >>
Government Inquiry into Smith / Traynor escape established
Monday, 24 November 2014, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Paula Bennett has today released the draft Terms of Reference for the Government Inquiry into matters concerning the escape of Phillip John Smith / Traynor. The draft Terms of Reference focus on: · Mr Smith / Traynor’s temporary ... More >>
DHBs roll out new national maternity IT system
Monday, 24 November 2014, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has welcomed the rollout of a new national IT system aimed at improving the quality of maternity care for women and their babies. “The new Maternity Clinical Information System (MCIS) is a secure online system which ... More >>
Highway closure - Dairy Flat Highway, Dairy Flat - Waitemata
Monday, 24 November 2014, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Emergency services are in attendance at the intersection of Dairy Flat Highway and Green Rd in Dairy Flat where a truck has lost its load. More >>
Draft foreign fighters legislation released
Sunday, 23 November 2014, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today released the final draft of legislation which addresses the rising threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters. More >>
Health professionals keen to join Ebola fight
Sunday, 23 November 2014, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health 23 November 2014 Media Statement Health professionals keen to join Ebola fight Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says there has been a high level of interest from New Zealand health professionals wanting to ... More >>
Minister to undertake Perth engagements
Saturday, 22 November 2014, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister to undertake Perth engagements Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce travels to Perth today for a short series of engagements. This weekend sees Perth hosting the first of four New Zealand job fairs in Australia targeting some emerging ... More >>
Goodhew: DairyNZ Board Dinner
Friday, 21 November 2014, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
There are also a large number of CE’s and leaders from business, government and local government here, including Kingi Smiler, Chairman of Miraka and Laurie Margrain, Chairman for Open Country Dairy, and Martyn Dunne, Director General of the Ministry ... More >>
Establishment of NZ-China Strategic Partnership
Friday, 21 November 2014, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
At the invitation of Governor-General Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Prime Minister The Rt Hon John Key of New Zealand, President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China made a state visit to New Zealand from 19 to 21 November 2014. More >>
Orion to remain in Gulf to support ongoing operations
Friday, 21 November 2014, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says a Royal New Zealand Air Force P3 Orion aircraft will remain in the Gulf region for another 12 months to provide ongoing support to regional maritime operations. “New Zealand has had a P3 Orion supporting international ... More >>
NZ and China confirm research agreements
Friday, 21 November 2014, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed the confirmation of three research collaborations with China. “China is an important and growing science and innovation partner for New Zealand, and President Xi Jinping’s visit this week ... More >>
Border wait reducing from 24-hours to minutes
Friday, 21 November 2014, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says from early next year traders will be able to register directly with the Joint Border Management System (JBMS) to manage their own information online in real time. “The Trade Single Window component of JBMS allows traders ... More >>
Aus/NZ Govt Procurement Agreement reaffirmed
Friday, 21 November 2014, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand and Australian governments have today re-confirmed their commitment to a single competitive procurement market with the signing of the Australia and New Zealand Government Procurement Agreement (ANZGPA), Economic Development Minister ... More >>
$550,000 for international Golden Oldies event
Friday, 21 November 2014, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced a Major Events Development Fund (MEDF) investment of $550,000 for an international Golden Oldies event to be held in Christchurch in 2018. More >>
Minister welcomes vote for new teaching roles
Friday, 21 November 2014, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed the vote of secondary teachers in favour of new roles being added to their collective agreement. Ms Parata says the support for the new roles of Community of School Teachers is another significant step forward ... More >>
Minister congratulates sports media winners
Friday, 21 November 2014, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Minister congratulates sports media winners Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman paid tribute last night to the country’s top sports journalists, broadcasters and photographers at the annual Sir Terry McLean National Sports Journalism Awards. ... More >>
