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.
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Extra employment support for young people
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 >>Aorangi School to close
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that Aorangi School in Christchurch will close on 27 January 2010.
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Second Reading
Read full speech >>Take-off date set for Golden Years OE
From January 2010, superannuitants and veterans pensioners will be able to take their entitlement with them while travelling overseas.
Read full release >>Consultation on Adventure Tourism Review opens
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 >>Trans-Tasman legal ties strengthened
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 >>Silver Fern visa to target talented graduates
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 >>Speaking out on behalf of our most vulnerable
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 >>Record quarter of elective surgery
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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Job Summit
Proceedings and other materials related to the Prime Minister's Summit on Employment.
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