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14 June, 2013

Additional temporary accommodation for Christchurch

The Government has concluded an agreement with Workotel to provide accommodation for an additional 50 rebuild workers at the former Riccarton Holiday Park, Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today.

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14 June, 2013

Labour Minister to visit Geneva and London

Employment relations and workplace health and safety are key areas of discussion for Labour Minister Simon Bridges when he attends the International Labour Conference in Geneva next week.

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14 June, 2013

Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Rangiteaorere

The Crown signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Rotorua iwi Ngāti Rangiteaorere at Parliament today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced.

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14 June, 2013

Afghan interpreters receive NZ medals

Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman welcomes today’s presentation of New Zealand operational medals to the 30 Afghan interpreters who have resettled in New Zealand.

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14 June, 2013

English to visit United Kingdom, Europe

Finance Minister Bill English leaves for Europe and the United Kingdom next week, where he will meet government officials and business leaders, including senior staff at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris.

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14 June, 2013

Report into NZ financial literacy welcomed

Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the 2013 Financial Knowledge and Behaviour survey at the Financial Literacy Summit in Auckland today.

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14 June, 2013

We all have a role to play in preventing elder abuse

Elder abuse and neglect needs to stop and it is up to all of us to work together to prevent it, says Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew.

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14 June, 2013

Strong demand for new tools to help manage hazardous substances

Environment Minister Amy Adams says she is pleased with the strong demand for a new multimedia toolbox to help businesses understand and manage the risks posed by hazardous substances.

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14 June, 2013

Positive changes to fishing regulations announced

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced changes to regulatory controls of some of New Zealand’s most valuable fisheries, including a decision to extend consultation on the Otago/Southland Paua fisheries review.

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14 June, 2013

CER-ASEAN Integration Partnership Forum

Trade Minister Tim Groser has announced that the third CER-ASEAN Integration Partnership Forum will take place in Cairns, Australia, on 18 June.

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14 June, 2013

Masterton District Court reopens

Courts Minister Chester Borrows officially reopened the Masterton courthouse today following a $3.5 million refurbishment and strengthening project.

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14 June, 2013

Timeframe extended for final Convention Centre agreement

The Government and SkyCity Entertainment Group have extended the timeframe for negotiation of the final agreement to design, build and operate the $402 million New Zealand International Convention Centre.

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13 June, 2013

Mass arrivals bill passes into law

The Immigration Amendment Bill passed its third reading today, meaning New Zealand will now have the legislation needed to effectively manage a mass arrival of asylum seekers, says Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse.

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13 June, 2013

NZ has potential to become a fruit bowl for Asia

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today released a new report showing opportunities for further growth in the New Zealand fresh fruit sector, including into Asia.

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13 June, 2013

Pasifika health boosted in Budget 2013

Associate Minister of Health Tariana Turia announced $4.5 million for Pasifika Health Provider Development at the Pacific Providers Fono in Porirua today. This budget is aimed at strengthening providers delivering primary care services to their local populations.

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13 June, 2013

Woodhouse to lead veterans’ delegation to Korea

The 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice next month will be attended by a New Zealand delegation including thirty Korean War veterans between the ages of 73 and 88.

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13 June, 2013

Feedback sought on liquor licence fees

The Government is seeking public feedback on proposals for a new risk-based system for setting fees to more fairly and fully cover the costs of alcohol licensing.

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13 June, 2013

Inquiry completed into Afghanistan deaths

Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman welcomes the release of the Defence Force’s Court of Inquiry into two incidents in August 2012 where five soldiers lost their lives in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan.

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13 June, 2013

Consumers move online for phone directory information

More than 470,000 fewer phone books will be delivered in Auckland this year, after the Government agreed to the trial of a new opt-in system for the White Pages directory, Communications and Information Technology and Environment Minister Amy Adams says.

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13 June, 2013

Retirement Commissioner appointed

Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced Diane Maxwell is to be appointed as Commissioner for the Commission of Financial Literacy and Retirement Income.

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13 June, 2013

Employment opportunities coming up

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is pleased to see a number of good work opportunities around New Zealand as businesses expand.

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13 June, 2013

Seminar to support Māori housing aspirations

Land owners interested in building and/or renovating homes on Maori land are gathering at the Wellington Town Hall today to discuss how the Government can help at a one-day Maori housing seminar.

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13 June, 2013

Minister turns sod on Rolleston construction yards

Corrections Minister Anne Tolley has turned the sod on new construction yards at Rolleston Working Prison, where prisoners will refurbish around thirty Housing New Zealand houses each year for the next five years.

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13 June, 2013

Consent problems worse than Parker letting on

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says comments from Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker that Christchurch City Council has been consenting more than 80 per cent of its consents on time are not correct.

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13 June, 2013

Minerals exploration will boost Northland economy

New minerals exploration permits awarded today will help create jobs and lift the Northland economy, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says.

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12 June, 2013

Christchurch City Council consenting must change

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the time has come for the Government to take urgent action to address the Christchurch City Council’s repeated inability to meet statutory timeframes for processing building consents.

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12 June, 2013

New National Children’s Director announced

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today welcomed the appointment of Sue Mackwell as the new National Children’s Director.

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12 June, 2013

Minister to attend education seminar in Chile

Education Minister Hekia Parata will attend the 13th education seminar organised by Libertad y Desarrollo in Santiago, Chile this week.

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12 June, 2013

More mental health support for drought-affected communities

Farmers affected by this year’s devastating drought are being offered more help, with workshops about how to recognise and cope with mental health problems, Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew announced today.

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12 June, 2013

Out of the office and into the community

Justice Minister Judith Collins today launched the Hutt Valley Mobile Community Office, a specially fitted-out van that will deliver justice, health and social services to the Hutt Valley.

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