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Thursday, 16 February 2012
Agriculture 2:07PM
Livestock tracing bill passes third reading

A bill to deliver electronic national identification and tracing of livestock has passed its third and final reading in Parliament.

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Thursday, 14 July 2011
Economy 3:02PM
New fund good news for young tech companies

Economic Development Minister David Carter today launched a $30 million venture capital fund established by Wellington investment firm MOVAC, saying growth capital is essential to building export-focused, high productivity young companies.

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Thursday, 2 June 2011
Finance 11:13AM
New Zealand and Australian seniors to share discounts

Discounts for seniors are set to go trans-Tasman with Senior Citizens Minister John Carter announcing reciprocal arrangements for the SuperGold Card with Australian state and territorial governments.

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Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Economy 8:18AM
Report focuses on economic benefits of ageing

It is time to look at the economic benefits of ageing baby boomers rather than just the burdens, Senior Citizens Minister John Carter said today.

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Monday, 2 May 2011
Earthquakes 7:33AM
State of national emergency expires

CHRISTCHURCH — The state of national emergency in Christchurch city, declared in the aftermath of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake on 22 February, expired at 11.59pm last night, Civil Defence Minister John Carter said today.

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Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Politics 8:31AM
State of national emergency extended further

CHRISTCHURCH — Civil Defence Minister John Carter has extended the state of national emergency until 30 April, in the aftermath of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch on 22 February.

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Thursday, 24 March 2011
Business 4:22PM
Christchurch business issues addressed

CHRISTCHURCH — Access to businesses in the cordoned red zone of Christchurch city is being addressed by the National Controller, Civil Defence Minister John Carter said today.

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Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Earthquakes 8:21AM
State of national emergency extended further

CHRISTCHURCH — Civil Defence Minister John Carter has today extended the state of national emergency for a further seven days in the aftermath of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch on 22 February.

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Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Earthquakes 7:49AM
State of national emergency extended

CHRISTCHURCH — Civil Defence Minister John Carter has today extended the state of national emergency for a further seven days in the aftermath of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch on 22 February.

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Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Earthquakes 6:20AM
State of national emergency extended

CHRISTCHURCH — Civil Defence Minister John Carter has today extended the state of national emergency for a further seven days in the aftermath of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch last Tuesday.

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Thursday, 24 February 2011
Earthquakes 7:25AM
Cash donations best way to help Cantabrians

CHRISTCHURCH — Cash donations are the best way to support people affected by the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Canterbury yesterday, Civil Defence Minister John Carter says.

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Friday, 22 October 2010
Earthquakes 6:09PM
Minister to attend Asian regional civil defence conference in Korea

Civil Defence Minister John Carter is attending the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Incheon, South Korea 25-28 October 2010.

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Thursday, 30 September 2010
Community 9:31PM
Celebrating International Day of Older People

International Day of Older People on 1 October is a time to acknowledge the contributions older people make to communities throughout New Zealand, Senior Citizens Minister John Carter says.

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Monday, 1 March 2010
Earthquakes 8:25PM
Civil Defence warnings must be taken seriously

New Zealanders who didn't heed the national tsunami warning issued yesterday in the wake of the Chilean earthquake, need to realise this was a serious event, Civil Defence Minister John Carter said today.

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Horse Racing 8:23PM
Call for Racing Board nominations

Racing Minister John Carter has today invited nominations for appointment to the New Zealand Racing Board.

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Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Horse Racing 8:26AM
More racecourse projects to benefit from safety fund

The Minister for Racing John Carter yesterday announced that 29 projects to enhance safety at New Zealand racecourses would receive grants totalling almost $525,000 from the Racing Safety Development Fund.

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Monday, 23 November 2009
Crime 5:33PM
Minister breaks the silence on elder abuse

Senior Citizens' Minister John Carter is taking the "It's Not OK" message on the road, travelling to Wairoa today to raise awareness of elder abuse and neglect.

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Saturday, 31 October 2009
Earthquakes 9:30AM
Reviews of Civil Defence tsunami response released

Civil Defence Minister John Carter has released the reports of the internal and external reviews into the Ministry of Civil Defence's response to the 30 September 2009 tsunami alert.

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Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Earthquakes 4:12PM
Minister praises Kiwis' readiness for tsunami

Civil Defence Minister John Carter has congratulated regional civil defence operations and coastal communities for their organisation and response to the tsunami warning issued for New Zealand this morning.

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Friday, 11 September 2009
Finance 7:20AM
Older people need to be financially savvy too

Senior Citizens Minister, John Carter, has today urged older people to take control of their finances and get budgeting advice if they need it.

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Thursday, 20 August 2009
Building 5:54PM
Traffic light system for disaster-damaged buildings

Civil Defence Minister John Carter is urging local authorities to use new guidelines when assessing the damage to buildings in events such as earthquakes and explosions.

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Tuesday, 11 August 2009
News 9:11AM
Better prepared children, schools and families

The Minister of Civil Defence, John Carter, today launched a new, fully revised, schools’ resource to help children, schools and families be better prepared for disasters.

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Friday, 7 August 2009
Science 8:20AM
$140 million for science research: safer, better prepared New Zealand

The Minister of Civil Defence, John Carter, said that $140 million of science funding announced today will help make New Zealand safer, and better prepared for natural hazards.

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Friday, 3 July 2009
Trade 9:01AM
Agriculture Minister to visit EU and UK

Agriculture Minister David Carter leaves for Brussels today for bilateral meetings with the European Commissioner for Agriculture Mariann Fischer Boel and European Commissioner for Trade Baroness Catherine Ashton.

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Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Flooding 5:23PM
Government commits $5 million for flood protection work in Whakatane District

WHAKATANE — The Government will contribute $5 million to reduce flood risk in the Whakatane District.

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Council 5:18PM
Consensus grows as submissions close

AUCKLAND — Holding public meetings across Auckland, listening to concerns and aspirations for the new united council and answering questions has been, for the most part, very enjoyable.

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Monday, 22 June 2009
Council 6:03PM
Mayors share vision for Auckland

AUCKLAND — Associate Local Government Minister John Carter says he is pleased four of Auckland’s mayors have worked together on a detailed submission to the select committee on Auckland governance.

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