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Forest & Bird claims on Denniston Plateau smoke incorrect
Tuesday, 19 August 2014, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Calls by Forest & Bird for the Department of Conservation to stop Bathurst Resources' preparatory mining work on the Denniston Plateau because of smoke coming from an old mine shaft are ill-informed, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith said today. ... More >>
Minister approves Marlborough coastal plan changes
Monday, 18 August 2014, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Plan changes to enable three new salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds were signed off today by Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith at a function at the Marlborough District Council with Mayor Alistair Sowman and representatives from NZ King Salmon. More >>
Uptake of Health Star Rating welcomed
Monday, 18 August 2014, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye today welcomed the announcement by Foodstuffs that it will adopt the Health Star Ratings on its Pams and Budget product packaging. More >>
$100 million for urban cycleways
Monday, 18 August 2014, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today announced $100 million in new funding will be made available over the next four years to accelerate cycleways in urban centres. More >>
Celebrating the draft curriculum for kura kaupapa Māori
Monday, 18 August 2014, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Affairs and Associate Minister of Education, Dr Pita Sharples congratulates the kura kaupapa Māori movement for developing their own national curriculum. More >>
Rotorua’s Gravity Park to host Crankworx
Monday, 18 August 2014, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Tourism Todd McClay has welcomed the announcement that the world's biggest mountain bike event, Crankworx, is coming to Rotorua and said this will be celebrated by the New Zealand tourism sector. Born in Whistler, British Columbia, ... More >>
Guy: Speech to Thoroughbred Racing Horse of the Year
Friday, 15 August 2014, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s fantastic to be here this evening to celebrate the best of thoroughbred racing in New Zealand. More >>
$2m initiative for healthier Wanganui families
Friday, 15 August 2014, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced Te Oranganui has been selected to lead a $2 million anti-obesity initiative in Wanganui which will help families improve their health. Mr Ryall shared with news with locals while out and about in Wanganui ... More >>
First World War commemorative museum exhibition announced
Friday, 15 August 2014, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Wellington’s landmark Dominion Museum Building will be home to a temporary First World War commemorative museum exhibition, developed by Sir Peter Jackson, from April 2015 and through the duration of the centenary period. More >>
E Tū Whānau: Charter of Commitment & Kahukura Awards Dinner
Friday, 15 August 2014, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
I acknowledge the iwi of Tūwharetoa, who have upheld the sacred expression of kaitiakitanga over your special landing places. I am so pleased to be here with the Māori Reference Group of the Taskforce for Action on Family Violence and to be gathered in this place, ... More >>
Modern patent law for NZ
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Patent Regulations 2014, under the Patents Act 2013, was today published in the New Zealand Gazette. The legislation comes into force on 13 September and replaces the Patents Act 1953. More >>
Tim Barnett Media Statement 14 August 2014
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour Party is disturbed by new evidence relating to the breach of its data security in 2011 and the Prime Minister’s office, contained in Nicky Hager’s new book, Dirty Politics. More >>
Tobacco Achievements Summary Report August 2014
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A document outlining key achievements in tobacco control that has been tabled with the Bills office in Parliament. 14 August 2014 More >>
Working group for dairy processing sector
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced the establishment of a working group to develop a ‘roadmap’ on how to meet the future capability needs of the dairy processing sector. “This was a recommendation of the independent Government ... More >>
Modern patent law for NZ
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The Patent Regulations 2014, under the Patents Act 2013, was today published in the New Zealand Gazette. The legislation comes into force on 13 September and replaces the Patents Act 1953. More >>
Boost for wilding tree control in Waimakariri
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nicky Wagner Associate Minister of Conservation 14 August 2014 Media Statement Boost for wilding tree control in Waimakariri More >>
Next steps for Māori ICT Fund
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams and Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples have today announced the next stage in the creation of a Māori ICT Development Fund. More >>
Positive behaviour improves outcomes for students
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
A programme focused on improving behaviour in schools is having a positive impact in classrooms across New Zealand, Education Minister Hekia Parata says. The findings, released today, are from an ongoing evaluation into the Positive Behaviour for Learning ... More >>
Halfway mark for horizontal infrastructure rebuild
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the rebuild programme for Christchurch’s damaged horizontal infrastructure has reached the halfway point. More >>
Over 5000 red zoned houses now cleared
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says more than 5000 Crown-owned properties have now been cleared from the flat land residential red zones in greater Christchurch. More >>
