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NZSAS training facility fit out contract signed
Friday, 25 July 2014, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the new battle training facility for the NZSAS has reached another significant milestone with the signing of a $16.2 million fit out contract with Cubic Range Design Systems. “It is important the New Zealand ... More >>
Sharples: First Reading Te Reo Māori Bill (Translation)
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Māori Language (Te Reo Māori) Bill be now read a first time. I nominate the Māori Affairs Committee to consider the bill. More >>
Bridges: West Coast Minerals Forum
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to be back at the West Coast Minerals Forum for another year. More >>
Adams: Agcarm Annual Conference
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
I firstly want to acknowledge the significant contribution members of Agcarm make to New Zealand. More >>
Māori Language Bill Passes First Reading
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Affairs Minister, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, says he is pleased that the Māori Language Bill passed its first reading this afternoon with the support of the majority of the House. More >>
Further restrictions to dangerous laser pointers welcomed
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed a bill which will make possession of a high-power laser pointer in public, without a reasonable excuse, an offence. More >>
Communities can benefit from ‘localism’
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Three highly regarded speakers teamed up to present their views of localism to the annual Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) conference, held in Nelson. More >>
Cycleways bring economic benefit to communities
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
An increasing number of cycleways are attracting tourists to regions and scenic parts of New Zealand and a special session at the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) conference demonstrated how the economic impact of these bike paths are measured. More >>
Māori Language (Te Reo Māori) Bill
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Māori Language (Te Reo Māori) Bill be now read a first time. I nominate the Māori Affairs Committee to consider the bill. More >>
Strengthening capacity and capability to improve governance
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) ran an in-depth master class session on governance as part of its conference at Nelson, for a large group of council managers, elected members and local government stakeholders. More >>
First rebuilt homes completed by offenders
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith have welcomed the completed refurbishment of the first four earthquake-damaged red zone houses in Christchurch, undertaken as part of a joint initiative between the Department ... More >>
Asian markets driving growth for NZ food & beverage exports
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumer demand in East and South East Asia for high value foods and beverages is driving export growth and diversification, a new Government report shows. More >>
Statement from Hon Gerry Brownlee
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Earlier today, running late for a plane at Christchurch Airport, I without thought breached airport and airline security rules by entering the gate lounge through a door usually used for exit only. More >>
Safer skies as a result of Members Bill
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
National MP Dr Cam Calder’s bill to reduce the risks posed by hand-held lasers has passed its final reading yesterday in Parliament. “Time and again lives are being put in danger by an idiot or idiots misusing a laser pointer. My Summary Offences ... More >>
Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Collective Redress Bill
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The House sat under extended hours today for the third and final reading of the Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Collective Redress Bill, which recognises the historical claims of 13 iwi and hapū over their shared interests in the Auckland area, including ... More >>
Extraordinary Care Fund open for applications
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Extraordinary Care Fund grants to help children being raised by their grandparents or extended family open for application soon, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett confirmed today. More >>
Credit union rules to change
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss says changes are underway to give credit unions improved legal status and promote innovation, efficiency and accountability in the industry. More >>
Labour’s ICT policy underwhelming
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour’s ICT policy to carry out review after review instead of focussing on actually connecting New Zealanders to faster broadband would increase the digital divide, Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
Strong gains in student achievement
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says the latest achievement information shows children throughout the country are doing better across the education system. Ms Parata says the Public Achievement Information released today is evidence that moves by the Government, ... More >>
Hon Todd McClay: Address to the BDO Tax Conference
Thursday, 24 July 2014, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me here today. I’m especially pleased that you’ve asked me to talk about the challenges for the NZ tax system and creating certainty. These are very topical issues and two things I am deeply interested in. More >>
