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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 >>
Deadline approaching for Gallipoli 2015 passes
Friday, 3 October 2014, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Successful applicants from the New Zealand ballot for Gallipoli 2015 have three weeks left to accept their place at next year’s centenary Anzac Day commemorations, says Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>
R&D Growth Grants for 22 more high tech companies
Thursday, 2 October 2014, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
New Research and Development (R&D) Growth Grants expected to be worth more than $32 million over three years have been awarded to another 22 high tech companies by Callaghan Innovation, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. ... More >>
Bridges: Speech to 2014 New Zealand Petroleum Summit
Thursday, 2 October 2014, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Our abundance of energy and minerals resources provides us with unique opportunities to build the New Zealand economy. Over the past three years the Government has made significant changes to how the sector is regulated. We’ve done the groundwork necessary ... More >>
Ebola unlikely in New Zealand, but we’re ready
Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says New Zealand is well placed to detect and respond to Ebola if it were to reach the country. More >>
Rutherford Discovery Fellowships awarded
Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Ten of New Zealand’s most talented early to mid-career researchers have been awarded Rutherford Discovery Fellowships for 2014, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
Speech to United Nations General Assembly
Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
It is an honour to address you today on behalf of the Prime Minister and Government of New Zealand. More >>
Minister welcomes NZX growth market approval
Monday, 29 September 2014, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today welcomed the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) approval of new rules for NZX’s growth market. More >>
Successful social enterprise teams announced
Monday, 29 September 2014, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed the announcement of the teams who will take part in a pilot programme to support new social enterprise start-ups. More >>
Minister welcomes Tuvalu Language Week
Monday, 29 September 2014, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today encourages New Zealanders to celebrate and participate in Tuvalu Language Week. Tuvalu Language Week runs from 29 September to 5 October. The theme this year is Tuvalu ko tou lagaifakalaga ke ... More >>
Open day for Arras Tunnel in Buckle Street
Friday, 26 September 2014, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Visitors and the public are invited tomorrow (Saturday 27 September) to walk through the newly constructed Arras Tunnel at the site of Pukeahu National War Memorial Park at Buckle Street in Wellington, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson ... More >>
Pike River re-entry a decision for Solid Energy
Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall says the decision to re-enter Pike River is one to be made by Solid Energy, not Worksafe. “The Solid Energy board is ultimately accountable and legally responsible for the safety of people working at the Pike ... More >>
NZ welcomes Afghanistan election result
Monday, 22 September 2014, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has welcomed the announcement of Afghanistan’s new President and Government of National Unity. More >>
McCully congratulates Fiji PM
Monday, 22 September 2014, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today congratulated Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, on being sworn in as Fiji’s Prime Minister. “The final count of the election results confirmed that Mr Bainimarama’s FijiFirst Party secured ... More >>
McCully to United Nations General Assembly
Monday, 22 September 2014, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to New York today to attend the 69th United Nations General Assembly. “The United Nations General Assembly is the foremost meeting of countries at the highest level. It is an opportunity to ensure that the ... More >>
Minister acknowledges departing chief executive
Friday, 19 September 2014, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
State-Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall has acknowledged Mark Ford following his retirement as Watercare Services chief executive. “Mr Ford has been a great public servant over the last twenty years, and has made a lasting contribution to ... More >>
