Government Press Releases, New Zealand - PR.co.nz

DOL ANZAC Day Reminder

Department of Labour is reminding retailers to close ANZAC Day morning until 1pm.

Removal of Depositions Hearings

Justice Minister Simon Power says that the removal of depositions hearings in courts is having a positive impact for court users.

New Zealand Condolences for Poland

The New Zealand Government expresses it deepest condolences to Poland.

US Nuclear Policy Review

Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the US Nuclear Policy review, saying that it has set the world on a path to a nuclear-weapons-free world.

Pushing for consistency in ICT across government

All government departments are invited to a seminar to showcase how the enterprise content management system, Plone, is being used in a number of government departments locally as well as in Australia.

Police Crime Statistics Reinforce Need to Tackle Drugs and Violence

Police Minister Judith Collins said that the priority the government has placed on tackling drugs and violence has been reinforced by the latest Police crime statistics.

New Zealand Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership

Trade Minister Tim Groser has signed the New Zealand Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership (CEP) agreement.

Poll Shows Support for Mining

Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee is encouraged by a poll showing support for mining in Schedule Four conservation land.

Westland National Park 50th Celebration in Franz Josef

Westland National Park’s 50th anniversary celebrations were kicked off in Franz Josef with the official opening of the newly sealed glacier roads.

Mining Statement Clarification

Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee makes a clarification on the mining statement he released in regards to mining permits of the Department of Conservation Estate.

Interim Ferry Service in Tonga

An interim ferry service will commence in Tonga next month.

New Zealand Mining Facts

Gerry Brownlee, Minister of Energy and Resouces, shares some facts about mining in New Zealand.

Code of Employment Practice on Infant Feeding in the Workplace

The Department of Labour has released a Code of Employment Practice on Infant Feeding in the Workplace.

Proposed Development of NZ Mineral Estate

A discussion paper has been released on the proposal of environmentally responsible development of NZ’s mineral estate.

Green Party Opposes Key's Mining Proposal

The Green Party opposes John Key’s proposal to mine in protected areas.

Employee in Fatal ATV Accident Not Experienced

Department of Labour states that employers are legally required to ensure that employees who use all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) are well trained in their use. P.A. and S.C. Steens Ltd has been fined after it was found their employee who died in an ATV accident was not experienced, and had not been wearing a helmet.