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Todd McClay: Address to Hotel Industry Conference
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. Firstly I just want to acknowledge TIA Chairman Grant Lilly, Terry Ngan and Stephen Hamilton from Horwath HTL, and Garth Simmons from Accor. I was pleased to accept the role as Associate Minister of Tourism ... More >>
Inquiries continue in Ashburton investigation
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
Police investigating the death of Ashburton man Arran Gairns on Sunday are continuing inquiries to locate and speak to a number of persons of interest. More >>
More choice in family justice mediators on offer
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today welcomed a tender for mediators to deliver a Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) option to help people settle their disputes within the new family justice system. Ms Collins says the FDR service, which uses trained ... More >>
Christchurch housing rebuild momentum grows
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today visited the site of a new Housing New Zealand development in central Christchurch, saying the progress on the 12 new two-bedroom apartments illustrate the momentum underway to fix and replace the city’s damaged ... More >>
Four young NZers chosen for Bastille Day commemorations
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today the four young French-speaking New Zealanders who have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Bastille Day military parade in Paris on 14 July. More >>
Ministers welcome final PCE report on oil and gas
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Ministers today welcomed a report released by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment on oil and gas drilling. More >>
ITE provision for ECE and Māori-Medium Sectors
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
ITE provision for ECE and Māori-Medium Sectors Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced an extension to the postgraduate-level initial teacher education (ITE) qualifications that will provide an extra 150 fulltime equivalent places a year for ... More >>
NZ to invest $5 million to rebuild Tongan schools
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today announced New Zealand will contribute $5 million to rebuilding schools in Tonga’s Ha’apai islands following the devastating Cyclone Ian earlier this year. “The $7.5m joint project with the Asian Development Bank ... More >>
Use of blunt force on calves banned
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has confirmed the use of blunt force to euthanise calves will now be ruled out, except in unforeseen emergency cases. More >>
NZ to contribute to the upgrade of Teufaiva Stadium
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
NZ to contribute to the upgrade of Teufaiva Stadium Prime Minister John Key has today announced New Zealand will contribute around $2 million towards upgrading Tonga’s national stadium in Nuku’alofa ahead of the 2019 Pacific Games. “New Zealand ... More >>
Minister to lead trade mission in Philippines
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser departs today for Manila, Philippines where he will lead a delegation of ten companies on a trade mission to raise awareness and open doors in South East Asia. More >>
Feedback sought on public interest test
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today released a discussion paper seeking feedback on options for introducing a bounded public interest test into New Zealand’s anti-dumping regime. “The development of a public interest test is part of the Government’s ... More >>
Minister opens new Police National Command Centre
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has officially opened a new National Command and Coordination Centre in Wellington, which will use the latest technology to tackle and prevent crime and to keep New Zealanders safe. More >>
Congratulations, but more to do for IRD
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay has congratulated Inland Revenue on being named Department of the Year in TransTasman’s Annual Departmental Briefing Report. “This is great recognition for the dedication and hard work of Inland Revenue’s staff,” Mr McClay ... More >>
Having fun with a serious message
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew is commending two Christchurch health care workers who took on alter-egos to help spread the word on fall prevention. More >>
Vodafone to anchor Innovation Precinct
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today released the spatial framework for the Christchurch Innovation Precinct and announced that Vodafone's new South Island headquarters will anchor ... More >>
Budget 2014: $28.6m investment in ICT Grad Schools
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest $28.6 million operating funding (including $11.8 million of contingencies) over the next four years in three Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Graduate Schools to help address significant high-level skills shortages ... More >>
$359m boost for student achievement moves forward
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
$359m boost for student achievement moves forward Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed advice from sector leaders on the Government’s $359 million initiative to raise student achievement, saying it maintains momentum and strengthens the path ... More >>
Minister congratulates Pacific honours recipients
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga welcomes the addition of 9 Pacific recipients in the 2014 Queens Birthday Honours list. More >>
NZ to invest $1 million into Samoa’s tourism sector
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today announced New Zealand will invest $1 million to help boost Samoa’s tourism sector. “Tourism is critical to Samoa’s economy, contributing nearly a quarter of the country’s annual GDP. “This funding will ... More >>
