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Migration 12 Nov 2009
Bali Process best approach to boat people issues

Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman confirmed today that informal discussions have been held with the Australian Government about taking some of the 78 Sri Lankan asylum seekers onboard the Oceanic Viking.

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Migration 3 Nov 2009
Research confirms immigration's contribution to New Zealand

Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has announced findings of a research study highlighting the major contribution that immigration makes to New Zealand's economy.

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Migration 31 Oct 2009
Immigration Act passes third reading

The new Immigration Act, which passed into law today will enhance border security and improve the efficiency of our immigration services, says Immigration Minister, Jonathan Coleman.

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Migration 20 Aug 2009
Work to improve trans-Tasman immigration processes

Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman announced today that Australian and New Zealand immigration officials will be working together to improve immigration processes for trans-Tasman travel.

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TV 17 Aug 2009
Prime on Freeview a great win for viewers

Today's announcement that Prime will be available from tomorrow on the Freeview satellite and terrestrial platforms is a move welcomed by the Government, says Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman.

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Health 11 Aug 2009
Mental health policy on the right track

Today's release of a report evaluating primary mental health initiatives shows that the government is on the right track with its mental health policy, says Associate Minister of Health, Dr Jonathan Coleman.

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Migration 28 Jul 2009
Business Migrant Scheme Revamped

The Government’s new business migration scheme launched today aims to boost economic performance by making New Zealand more attractive for business and entrepreneurial migrants.

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Tourism 24 Jul 2009
Certainty for workers and employers in tourism

A new industry agreement will give certainty to migrant workers and their employers in the tourism industry concerning their ability to obtain temporary work permits, says Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman.

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Employment 4 Jun 2009
Claims on RSE scheme wrong

"Claims that changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme to allow employers to make deductions below the minimum wage amount to exploitation are just plain wrong," says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman.

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Migration 4 Jun 2009
Immigration NZ - another time bomb left by Labour

The release of the Auditor General's report "Inquiry into Immigration Matters" confirms that Immigration New Zealand is a service that needs urgent attention.

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Agriculture 4 Jun 2009
Government Gives Certainty to Fruit and Wine Growers

“Our viticulture and horticulture industries have today been given a huge boost to ensure their continued success by improvements to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) policy,” says Dr Jonathan Coleman, Minister for Immigration.

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Migration 6 May 2009
Working holiday changes a positive move

Working Holiday Scheme improvements taking effect in July will make New Zealand even more attractive for young people from overseas, says Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman.

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Science 25 Apr 2009
Minister opens new Research Centre

Associate Minister for Health, Dr Jonathan Coleman, Thursday, opened the National Research Centre for Stroke, Applied Neurosciences and Neurorehabilitation.

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Tourism 7 Apr 2009
Government supports regional tourism

Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman, Associate Minister for Tourism, is pleased to be able to announce a grant of $103 000 to Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand (RTONZ), the group that collectively represents New Zealand’s 29 Regional Tourism Organisations.

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Tourism 29 Mar 2009
New Zealand wins bid to host American travel writers convention

Winning the bid to host America’s top travel writers for their annual conference in 2011 is a coup for New Zealand tourism, Associate Minister of Tourism Dr Jonathan Coleman announced today.

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TV 25 Mar 2009
Minister welcomes TVNZ and SKY announcement

Broadcasting Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has commended TVNZ and SKY for the announcement this afternoon that from 1 July 2009 TVNZ 6 and TVNZ 7 will be broadcast on SKY.

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