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2012 Winston Churchill Fellows announced

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew today announced the recipients of the 2012 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships.
by Hon Jo Goodhew, Community and Voluntary Sector
Friday, 3 February 2012

Benefit figures steady in January

The number of people on benefits in New Zealand remained relatively steady over the last month says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.
by Hon Paula Bennett, Social Development
Friday, 3 February 2012

Pay your fines or pay a further price, says Minister for Courts

A new advertising campaign that hits television screens on Sunday highlights new consequences for people that refuse to pay fines and reparation, Courts Minister Chester Borrows says.
Friday, 3 February 2012

PM launches strategy to open doors to China

Prime Minister John Key today confirmed New Zealand was on track to doubling its two-way trade with China to $20 billion by 2015 at the launch of the NZ Inc China Strategy at the Cloud in Auckland.
by Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister
Friday, 3 February 2012

New $1.6 million police station for Rolleston

Police Minister Anne Tolley has turned the sod for a new police station at Rolleston, near Christchurch.
by Hon Anne Tolley, Police
Friday, 3 February 2012

Drive safe this Waitangi weekend

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee is calling for people to take care and drive safely this long weekend.
by Hon Gerry Brownlee, Transport
Friday, 3 February 2012

Excellent progress for Christchurch justice

The recovery of justice services in Christchurch is making excellent progress, Minister for Courts Chester Borrows said during a visit to the city today.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

Minister stamps mark on World Wetlands Day

Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson tomorrow launched the game bird habitat stamp and art prints for 2012 to mark World Wetlands Day, held internationally on February 2 each year.
by Hon Kate Wilkinson, Conservation
Wednesday, 1 February 2012

New High Court Judge appointed

Auckland litigator Murray Ashley Gilbert SC has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today.
by Hon Christopher Finlayson, Attorney-General
Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Kiwis called to help prevent falls at home

A new programme that aims to generate innovative solutions to reduce the number and severity of falls in the home has been launched today by ACC Minister Judith Collins.
Wednesday, 1 February 2012