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New system for post-disaster building management
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
A new system for managing buildings in the event of earthquake or flooding disasters was launched by Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith at the Australasian Structural Engineering Conference in Auckland today. "We need better systems, ... More >>
Fitch’s positive outlook backs Govt programme
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings’ decision to revise New Zealand’s AA sovereign rating outlook from stable to positive is a vote of confidence in the New Zealand economy and the Government’s programme, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
New electronic export certification now live
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
New electronic export certification now live An electronic certification system that has been years in development is now operating for animal product exports, Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye says. The new certification system, launched in the last few ... More >>
Pilot programme targets child health
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
A new programme to prevent children missing out on important health services has been welcomed by Health Minister Tony Ryall. Mr Ryall visited NorthCare Grandview Road medical centre in Hamilton this morning to learn more about the National Child ... More >>
Minister to visit France and Germany for climate discussions
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Tim Groser departs today to attend the Major Economies Forum (MEF) on Energy and Climate in Paris, followed by a visit to Berlin to participate in the Fifth Petersburg Climate Dialogue. More >>
Patients pleased with levels of care
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
A three year $900,000 study into prostate cancer care shows most men and their families are pleased with the care they received. More >>
McCully to visit Korea and Europe
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully will visit Korea, Croatia, Montenegro and Georgia this week. More >>
Child poverty reducing
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed the latest Household Incomes Report showing child poverty has fallen three percent. More >>
Encouraging progress for Christchurch housing
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) complex of 12 homes in central Christchurch was opened and bids sought for another 450 temporary and affordable homes on two other major Government housing initiatives, Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced ... More >>
Entries open for NZ-India Sports Scholarships
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Entries open for NZ-India Sports Scholarships Indian students with a passion for sporting excellence are being encouraged to apply for new scholarships to study top level programmes at New Zealand tertiary institutions. “With New Zealand co-hosting ... More >>
Careful spending in order as surplus within sight
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s latest monthly financial accounts confirm that achieving a surplus in 2014/15 requires a determined focus on careful spending and responsible economic management, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Minister announces ACC Board appointments
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Anita Mazzoleni to the ACC Board, replacing John Meehan. Ms Mazzoleni is an Auckland-based director with a background in corporate finance roles. She has had Crown governance experience ... More >>
Tim Groser: Address to the India NZ Business Council
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
Address to the India NZ Business Council Around the world, friends of India, strategists, business groups and others are all starting to ask a rather important question. With the landslide victory of the BJP over Congress, we have seen a shift in the political ... More >>
New profiles to increase investment in regions
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today launched a set of 14 Regional Investment Profiles at the New Zealand and Australia Economic Development Forum 2014 to promote investment opportunities in each region of New Zealand. The profiles provide information ... More >>
Clare Curran makes a mountain out of a molehill
Monday, 7 July 2014, 10:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour IT spokesperson Clare Curran has once again fired off yet another volley of unsubstantiated claims that the government is “propping up outdated and unsupported computer systems across the public service” around the transition from Windows ... More >>
Launch of Te Pou Matakana – Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency
Monday, 7 July 2014, 10:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Tēnā tātou katoa. Tēnā koutou Te Akitai, te mana whenua o tēnei rohe, ka nui te mihi ki a koutou. Tainui waka, Waikato iwi ki te whare o Te Kāhui Ariki, ngā tāngata o Te Moana Nui a Kiwa. Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou. I was a little bit thrown ... More >>
NZX granted exemption
Monday, 7 July 2014, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced he is granting a ministerial exemption to allow NZX to establish a new growth market with an alternative disclosure regime. More >>
Goodhew: NZIF Annual Conference
Monday, 7 July 2014, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
You have asked me to talk about what this Government is doing to support the forestry sector to create value. I will then discuss some challenges, especially an urgent one concerning health and safety. More >>
Host proposals sought for Food Safety Science Centre
Monday, 7 July 2014, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye today invited seven organisations to participate in a Request for Proposals (RfP) to host the Food Safety Science and Research Centre. “The Centre is being established ... More >>
Host proposals sought for Food Safety Science Centre
Monday, 7 July 2014, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye today invited seven organisations to participate in a Request for Proposals (RfP) to host the Food Safety Science and Research Centre. More >>
