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New drug detector dog for Auckland Airport
Friday, 27 June 2014, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Officer Daniel Evans and new drug detector dog Dirk Customs Minister Nicky Wagner today welcomed the addition of a new drug detector dog at Auckland Airport. Golden labrador Dirk is replacing one of Customs’ longest serving dogs, Titan, ... More >>
World’s largest maritime exercise is underway
Friday, 27 June 2014, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says HMNZS Canterbury has arrived in Hawaii this morning as Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) gets underway. More >>
Windblown timber Bill passed
Friday, 27 June 2014, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
The passing of the West Coast Windblown Timber (Conservation Lands) Bill by 65 to 51 votes is a victory for common sense that will enable valuable native timber felled in Cyclone Ita to be recovered and used, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith says. ... More >>
NZVIF Board appointment announced
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced the reappointment of Anne Blackburn as Deputy Chair of New Zealand Venture Investment Fund Ltd (NZVIF). Anne Blackburn was first appointed as a director of NZVIF in 2008 and became the Deputy ... More >>
New appointment to Massey University Council
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of Dr Helen Anderson QSO to the Massey University Council. “I’m very pleased to welcome such Dr Anderson to her new role. She’s a high-calibre ... More >>
New in-depth report on welfare released today
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says a new in-depth report released today shows welfare reforms are saving New Zealanders billions of dollars. More >>
Update on Environment Canterbury review
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today provided an update about the review of the future governance arrangements of Environment Canterbury. More >>
FIF deemed rate of return set for 2013–14
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay has announced that the deemed rate of return for taxing foreign investment fund (FIF) interests has been set at 7.99% for the 2013–14 income year, up from 6.91% for the previous income year. More >>
Digital literacy investment for Christchurch
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today confirmed that a $200,000 project is under way to provide Christchurch students, particularly those in low-decile schools, with better access to digital learning. More >>
$100,000 for Canterbury Youth Initiative Fund
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the creation of the Canterbury Youth Initiative Fund, which will provide $100,000 for new initiatives for young Cantabrians. More >>
Online ads for real estate agents will cut licensing costs
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Amendments gazetted today to real estate agent regulations will reduce unnecessary compliance costs, says Associate Justice Minister Chester Borrows. Under the current system applicants for a real estate licence have to publish two notices of their ... More >>
Bowel cancer detected in 160 people by screening programme
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
New data shows that more than 160 people who have taken part in the Waitemata bowel screening programme have been found to have cancer. Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says the data for the first two years helps build a picture of how New Zealand ... More >>
Prendergast reappointed as Tourism NZ Chair
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key today announced that Kerry Prendergast has been reappointed Chair of the New Zealand Tourism Board for a one-year term. More >>
New border system marks milestone
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner today announced 500,000 inward transactions have now been processed through the Joint Border Management System. The Trade Single Window component of the system, which has been developed by Customs and the Ministry for ... More >>
Assessment data helps lift student achievement
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says the latest ERO report on ‘Raising Achievement in Primary Schools’ is further evidence of how improved use of data and innovative teaching practice are helping to lift student achievement. Ms Parata says the report ... More >>
Ethnic People in Commerce talk SME growth
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins will today address the Wellington Ethnic People in Commerce (EPIC) Conference which focusses on promoting ethnic diversity in business networking. Wellington’s EPIC conference follows on from a successful conference ... More >>
Applications open for community internships
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew is inviting applications for the 2015 Community Internship Programme (CIP). More >>
Winners of PM’s Education Excellence Awards
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 8:12 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says the winners of the inaugural Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards demonstrate the amazing work being done to give young New Zealanders better educational outcomes and more promising futures. More >>
Bridges to attend APEC ministers’ meeting
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges leaves for China today to attend the 5th Meeting of APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining. More >>
Temporary Accommodation Relief for Flood Victims
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury residents impacted by recent flooding will now be eligible to apply for funding through the Government’s Temporary Accommodation Assistance (TAA) programme, it has been confirmed today. “While analysis is yet to determine the extent to ... More >>
