New Zealand Government News

Trenching fatality stirs safety call (Department of Labour)

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

The Department of Labour is calling on employers in the construction industry to review their safety procedures after its third trenching fatality prosecution ...

Thailand acts on melamine fears (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise)

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:00:00 CDT

Big names in aviation expected at Indon expo (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:00:00 CDT

Tauranga City Council fixed rate bond offer (Tauranga City Council)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

Tauranga City Council today announced that its offer of $50 million of secured fixed rate bonds is now fully subscribed.

Politics not for the fainthearted! (Wanganui District Council)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CDT

Events Centre flier inaccurate misleading (Wanganui District Council)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CDT

Wanganui to feature on TVNZ on Christmas Day (Wanganui District Council)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CDT

Mayor challenges Chamber to take leadership role (Wanganui District Council)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CDT

Focus on animal welfare strong in Denmark and Netherlands (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:00:00 CDT

Climate change becomes mainstream issue for Aussie consumers (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:00:00 CDT

Changes to New Zealand Scholarship subject list for 2009 [ NZQA ] (New Zealand Qualifications Authority)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

NZ-built superyacht shines at international awards (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:00:00 CDT

Funding Available to Conserve Heritage Buildings (Wellington City Council)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CDT

Wellington City Council has money available for projects to protect or restore at-risk heritage-listed buildings in the Capital through the Built Heritage ...

Search Continues for Missing Diver (Maritime New Zealand)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

The search for a diver missing off the Timaru coast since yesterday afternoon is continuing....

Search Suspended for Missing Diver (Maritime New Zealand)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

The search for a diver missing off the Timaru coast since Monday afternoon (November 10) has been suspended, after intensive search efforts over the...

Resealing State Highway 2 on Mangatawa Straights. (Tauranga City Council)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

This Friday, Council contractors will be sealing a stretch of State Highway 2 at Mangatawa from the start of the passing lane to Mangatawa Lane.

Be Informed - Get Involved - in the Mount Hot Pools future! (Tauranga City Council)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

Tauranga City Aquatics Limited has recently completed two concept designs for the future redevelopment and improvement of the Mount Maunganui Hot Salt ...

Puataunofo Manukau Pilot Project (Department of Labour)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

The Puataunofo Manukau Project Status Report highlights outcomes, learning's and recommendations from a 12 month pilot. The Department of Labour sees ...

Shenzhen: China’s emerging ICT hub (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:00:00 CDT

Minister receives submissions on Waikato wind farm proposal (Ministry for the Environment)

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 22:15:09 CDT

The Minister has received a total of 90 submissions on Contact’s 'Hauāuru mā raki’ - Waikato Wind Farm Proposal. In accordance with the Resource Management ...

American wine business partners savour 2008 vintage (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:00:00 CDT

Working with English Language Learners: A Handbook for Teacher Aides and Bilingual Tutors (Ministry of Education)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:44:08 CDT

Explore this new resources which assists teacher aides, tutors and teachers working with English language learners. The handbook is intended to be used ...

Why Democracy? (whydemocracy.net)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:41:10 CDT

Explore this documentary website that uses film to explore the complex questions, contradictions, and challenges of democracy in the 21st century.

Responsible Tourism Code for the Pacific (responsibletourism.org.nz)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:40:15 CDT

Find out about this code primarily directed at New Zealanders travelling to the Pacific Islands. It explains topics such as protecting coral reefs, supporting ...

Ecobob ─ Making Eco Living Easy (ecobob.co.nz)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:39:23 CDT

Visit this website that has information on environmentally friendly living, including an online community to share ideas on eco living topics.

Enterprise for Education (Ministry of Education)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:38:40 CDT

Explore this website about Education for Enterprise (E4E), a 21st century-focused approach to learning that promotes leadership and innovation. It includes ...

Wanganui Rugby Freedom of the City Parade - Friday, November 14 (Wanganui District Council)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CDT

Projects update (Wanganui District Council)

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CDT

NZDF: Send a Christmas message to Kiwi Defence Personnel (New Zealand Defence Force)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:05:00 CDT

Send a Christmas message to Kiwi Defence PersonnelThe New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is encouraging the public to send a message to Kiwi forces who will ...

Search to Resume for Missing Diver (Maritime New Zealand)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

The search for the diver missing 20 nautical miles (36km) off the Timaru coast will resume at 8am this morning....

Fixed Wing Aircraft Joins Search for Missing Diver (Maritime New Zealand)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

A Coastguard fixed wing aircraft has joined the search for a diver missing off the Timaru coast since yesterday afternoon....

Whareroa Boat Ramp Closure. (Tauranga City Council)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

Whareroa Boat Ramp will be closed from midnight tonight for two days while a new floating pontoon jetty is installed beside the ramp.

Recognition of NZ wines increases in Taiwan (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:00:00 CDT

Euro banks pay dearly for e-payments failures (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:00:00 CDT

article: Nov 10 2008 - October roundup (Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:55:00 CDT

Last month's progress and news within the GeoNet project.

Sweet and sugary times ahead for Toi PÃƒÂ´neke Gallery (Wellington City Council)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:55:00 CDT

The next exhibition at Toi PÃƒÂ´neke, Invisible Scapes, will not so much be the icing on the cake for Japanese artist-in-residence Ai Sasaki Ã‚â€“ but ...

Swim safe this summer (Greater Wellington Regional Council)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:40:00 CDT

11 November 2008Before you take a dip this summer, check out the water quality at your favourite swimming spot at www.gw.govt.nz/on-the-beachesDuring ...

Reaching Forward: Achieving sustainability in gifted education (giftedconference2009.org)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:45:07 CDT

Register for the 2009 national conference, where the keynote speakers will be Professor Francoys Gagne (Canada), Dr Wilma Vialle (Australia), and Kate Niederer ( ...

The Principal Connection / What New (Young) Principals Need to Know (ascd.org)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:35:37 CDT

Consider these suggestions from experienced principals and teachers on what would be helpful for new principals to know as they enter the role of school ...

Police alarmed by bus standards (New Zealand Police)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

Police are warning that some bus operators are operating poorly maintained and dangerous vehicles. An operation to monitor the standard of buses travelling ...

Tariff Concession Approvals, Withdrawals and Declines Notice (No. 43) 2008 (Ministry of Economic Development)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

Dated 6th November 2008.

Tariff Concession (Advertisement) Notice No. 2008/43 (Ministry of Economic Development)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

Dated 6th November 2008. Closing Date for Objections 2nd December 2008.

Search Underway for Missing Diver (Maritime New Zealand)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CDT

The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) has launched a search for a diver reported missing off the Timaru coast this afternoon....

Thistle muncher to be released (Greater Wellington Regional Council)

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 21:42:00 CDT

11 November 2008 A tiny green beetle is being released in Wairarapa to help landowners across the Wellington region with controlling Californian thistle. ...

Tracking the changes (Greater Wellington Regional Council)

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 21:26:00 CDT

10 November 2008Information about a range of major improvements to Wellington’s rail network will go on display from next week at Johnsonville and Coastlands ...

Student Gallery: Ministry of Education Online Gallery (Ministry of Education)

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 14:42:30 CDT

Ask your students if they would like their artworks displayed online and at the Ministry’s head office. Download a student consent form from this website. ...

Election result: big implications for Wanganui (Wanganui District Council)

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CDT

NZDF: Naval Reserve fine tune skills at Whangaparoa (New Zealand Defence Force)

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 05:40:00 CDT

Naval Reserve fine tune skills at WhangaparoaUp to 120 Naval Reserve personnel are heading to Whangaparoa Training Camp for a âFit for Serviceâ period ...

NZDF: Willie Apiata VC - The Reluctant Hero (New Zealand Defence Force)

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 01:00:00 CDT

Willie Apiata VC - The Reluctant HeroDue to overwhelming public interest in New Zealandâ€™s newest hero, the life story of Willie Apiata will now be told, ...

China’s sustainable foods market small but growing (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise)

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 18:00:00 CDT