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Review of foreign fighters security settings to begin
Monday, 13 October 2014, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet today approved the Terms of Reference for a review of settings in relation to foreign terrorist fighters, says Prime Minister John Key. “Foreign fighters taking part in, or returning from any sort of conflict zone are a concern for many ... More >>
Minister welcomes Niuean Language Week
Monday, 13 October 2014, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Pacific Peoples, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is encouraging New Zealanders to celebrate and participate in this week’s Niuean Language Week. The theme this year is Fakaako, Fakaaoga, Fakamau ki a Mauokafua e Vagahau Niue: Learn, Use, Retain, ... More >>
Money Week focuses on financial fitness
Monday, 13 October 2014, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Money Week offers a great opportunity for Kiwis to improve their financial knowledge, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
NZ congratulates CPA Executive Committee Chairperson
Monday, 13 October 2014, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Parliament congratulates Rt Hon Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury MP, Speaker of the Jatiyo Sangshad - Bangladesh Parliament - on her election to the post of Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). More >>
NZ vigilant and ready in case of Ebola
Saturday, 11 October 2014, 6:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says health and border authorities are well prepared to detect and respond to any potential cases of Ebola. More >>
Coleman supports organ donation campaign
Saturday, 11 October 2014, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Coleman supports organ donation campaign Health Minister Jonathan Coleman is encouraging people to have a conversation today about organ donation. More >>
Passchendaele competition winner named
Friday, 10 October 2014, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans' Affairs Minister Craig Foss today announced the winner of the 2014 Battle of Passchendaele Multi-Media Competition as 17-year-old Siobhan Lenehan from Carmel College in Auckland. More >>
Dunne: New Zealand Respiratory Conference 2014
Thursday, 9 October 2014, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government
We all know respiratory disease is an important health issue in New Zealand - the recent report, Health Loss in New Zealand 2013, highlighted that. It showed respiratory disorders collectively accounted for 6.3% of total health loss in this country, almost ... More >>
New Health Minister heads out to the sector
Thursday, 9 October 2014, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman is getting out of the Beehive to meet the health sector, starting with Southern District Health Board tomorrow. More >>
Applications open for the 2014 PM's Pacific Youth
Wednesday, 8 October 2014, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Applications for the 2014 Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards open today, offering the chance to highlight the success of young Pacific peoples in New Zealand. More >>
McCully to New York for Security Council vote
Wednesday, 8 October 2014, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully travels to New York today ahead of the United Nations Security Council elections. More >>
Major Events Fund invests in BMW NZ Golf Open
Tuesday, 7 October 2014, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has announced the Government is investing $700,000 from the Major Events Development Fund into each of the next two BMW New Zealand Open events in 2015 and 2016 in Queenstown. More >>
Minister announces power outage inquiry
Tuesday, 7 October 2014, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has today written to the Electricity Authority to request an inquiry into the Auckland power outage. “This week’s outage was a significant event which disrupted thousands of homes and businesses,” ... More >>
Crown accounts show steady improvement
Tuesday, 7 October 2014, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s operating deficit before gains and losses narrowed for the third consecutive year to $2.9 billion in the 12 months to 30 June – down from $4.4 billion the previous year, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
National’s new whips announced
Tuesday, 7 October 2014, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced the election of National’s new whips following the National Party Caucus this morning. More >>
English attends IMF, World Bank meetings in US
Tuesday, 7 October 2014, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English leaves tomorrow for the United States, where he will attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank governors in Washington DC. He will also meet G20 finance ministers. Australia, as host of ... More >>
Minister welcomes Fijian Language Week
Monday, 6 October 2014, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is encouraging New Zealanders to celebrate and participate in this week’s Fijian Language Week. More >>
National Security and Intelligence role created
Monday, 6 October 2014, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced the creation of a new role of Minister for National Security and Intelligence as part of wider changes to the way the security and intelligence area is governed. More >>
New National-led Administration announced
Monday, 6 October 2014, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced the National-led Government’s new Ministry as it prepares to begin its third term in office. “There is a lot of work ahead to continue implementing our plans to build a stronger economy, reduce debt and create ... More >>
NZ welcomes recommendations from United Nations Committee
Sunday, 5 October 2014, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand welcomes recommendations from United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities More >>
