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Family Court users asked to have their say

Justice Minister Judith Collins today urged people who have used the Family Court to submit their views on how to improve its services before the Family Court Review closes at the end of the month.
by Hon Judith Collins, Justice
Thursday, 23 February 2012

Running up $5-$7b more debt not the answer

Opponents of the Government’s mixed ownership programme need to explain to New Zealanders why it would be better to borrow an extra $5 billion to $7 billion from overseas lenders, Finance Minister Bill English says.
by Hon Bill English, Finance
Thursday, 23 February 2012

Government completes Maori consultation

The Government has completed consultation with Maori on removing the mixed ownership companies from the State Owned Enterprises (SOE) Act and will make decisions on new legislation in coming weeks, Finance Minister Bill English and SOE Minister Tony Ryall said today.
by Hon Bill English, Hon Tony Ryall, Finance, State Owned Enterprises
Thursday, 23 February 2012

Ultra-fast broadband comes to Dunedin

The Government’s ultra-fast broadband (UFB) initiative is now underway in Dunedin, bringing future gains to schools, medical facilities, businesses and residents.
by Hon Amy Adams, Communications and IT
Thursday, 23 February 2012

New Zealand education system receives international praise

Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has welcomed an OECD report which says the way New Zealand assesses student achievement is world leading.
by Hon Hekia Parata, Education
Thursday, 23 February 2012

New product testing facility will protect consumers

Consumer Affairs Minister Chris Tremain opened a brand new weights, measures and product safety testing facility in Auckland today.
by Hon Chris Tremain, Consumer Affairs
Thursday, 23 February 2012

PM: Speech to Latimer Square Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service

We all remember where we were when we heard the news. Christchurch - our second-largest city and home to 350,000 people - had been struck by an earthquake so violent and destructive that it would go on to claim 185 lives.
by Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister
Wednesday, 22 February 2012

New tower brings faster broadband to rural homes

More rural homes can say goodbye to dial-up internet following today’s launch of the first of 154 new broadband wireless towers, says Minister for Communications and Information Technology Amy Adams.
by Hon Amy Adams, Communications and IT
Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Appointment of Dr David Collins QC as High Court Judge

Solicitor-General David Brian Collins QC has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today.
by Hon Christopher Finlayson, Attorney-General
Tuesday, 21 February 2012

ACC levy reductions become law

ACC levy reductions worth more than half a billion dollars a year to workers and businesses have been signed into law by Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae.
Tuesday, 21 February 2012