Govt announces $500m for Auckland's electric trains
The electrification of Auckland's rail system is one step closer today, with Cabinet approving funding of $500 million for the purchase of electric trains.
Read full release >>The electrification of Auckland's rail system is one step closer today, with Cabinet approving funding of $500 million for the purchase of electric trains.
Read full release >>A further 2,000 places have been confirmed today on the Job Ops scheme, says the Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that Aorangi School in Christchurch will close on 27 January 2010.
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Read full speech >>From January 2010, superannuitants and veterans pensioners will be able to take their entitlement with them while travelling overseas.
Read full release >>People interested in the adventure tourism industry are being asked for their views on its safety and risk management practices as part of a nationwide review, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.
Read full release >>New Zealand Justice Minister Simon Power and Australian Attorney-General Robert McClelland met today to discuss a new era of co-operation in dealing with trans-Tasman legal disputes.
Read full release >>The Government's new Silver Fern visa will attract young highly skilled people to work long term in New Zealand, Minister of Immigration, Jonathan Coleman has announced today.
Read full release >>Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says White Ribbon Day is a time for New Zealanders to take a stand and speak out against violence towards women.
Read full release >>Despite record levels of elective surgery earlier this year, there continues to be strong growth in the number of New Zealanders getting the operations they need.
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