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Interest sought for new social bonds pilot
Sunday, 13 April 2014, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
A new and innovative alternative to the way social services are delivered has come a step closer, Minister of Finance Bill English and Health Minister Tony Ryall say. The Government last year agreed to a social bonds pilot and people are now able to ... More >>
Labour late and lazy on Kauri dieback funding
Sunday, 13 April 2014, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith has dismissed today's pledge by Labour leader David Cunliffe for additional funding for work to protect New Zealand's magnificent kauri forests from kauri dieback disease. "I made plain last month that the ... More >>
Minister welcomes Manawatu River clean-up progress
Friday, 11 April 2014, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has welcomed a new report on cleaning-up the Manawatu River, saying it shows that progress can be made even on the most difficult environmental problems when communities work together. More >>
US Pacific Commander visits New Zealand
Friday, 11 April 2014, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman will meet with Admiral Samuel Locklear Commander of US Pacific Command on Monday. More >>
Better deal for glasses will save millions
Friday, 11 April 2014, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says people using hardship assistance are in line to pay less for glasses and other optical services as a result of a new preferred supplier arrangement with opticians. “We’re trying to keep people’s ... More >>
Government clamping down on tax dodgers
Friday, 11 April 2014, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Speaking at the OECD Cash and Hidden Economy Conference today, Revenue Minister Todd McClay reiterated the Government’s commitment to clamping down on tax evasion and avoidance. “This is an area the Government has invested heavily in and we are ... More >>
Next steps in TV Takeback programme
Friday, 11 April 2014, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
As the TV Takeback programme comes to an end, the Government has been advised that one of the recyclers involved in the initiative is unlikely to be able to meet its contractual obligations. More >>
MAC Camp graduates stepping back onto the right path
Friday, 11 April 2014, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows has congratulated today’s graduates from the latest Military Style Activity Camp (MAC Camp) for young offenders. “MAC Camps take young people with some of the worst criminal histories, who are ... More >>
1000th Christchurch state house repair marked
Friday, 11 April 2014, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today marked the completion of the 1000th Housing New Zealand repair in Christchurch as part of the Government’s large-scale post-earthquake repair and rebuild programme for the Canterbury region. “The repair of the 1000th ... More >>
NZTE to attract more regional investment
Friday, 11 April 2014, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is to establish a new regional investment attraction programme to encourage more international firms to invest in New Zealand’s regional economies, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says. NZTE will work in partnership ... More >>
Greenhouse gas reports give confidence on Kyoto target
Friday, 11 April 2014, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Climate Change Issues Tim Groser says New Zealand will comfortably meet its Kyoto Protocol greenhouse gas reduction targets following the release of New Zealand’s latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Net Position today. “The reports ... More >>
Minister to open $190 million Middlemore facility
Friday, 11 April 2014, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall will this afternoon open a new $190 million clinical services block at Middlemore Hospital, named after eminent orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harley Gray. “The Harley Gray Building is a state-of-the art facility that will ... More >>
Record summer season for Customs
Friday, 11 April 2014, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today congratulated Customs for its successful summer campaign, which achieved major drug seizures and high service levels during a record travel season. “Customs runs Operation Summer every year, moving resources ... More >>
Loan Shark Bill passes second reading
Friday, 11 April 2014, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill that overhauls consumer credit laws to ensure that the interests of consumers are protected has passed its second reading in Parliament today says Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss. “The Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill ... More >>
Goodhew: The Changing Face of the Working Population
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Tonight I will discuss the changing face of the working population and what you can do to make the most of these changes to grow your business and your community. Winston Churchill said “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often”. More >>
Veterans’ Support Bill passes second reading
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Veterans’ Support Bill, which will improve the way New Zealand supports its veterans, has passed its second reading in Parliament today. Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse welcomed the Bill’s latest reading, saying it was now ... More >>
Veterans’ Support Bill passes second reading
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Veterans’ Support Bill, which will improve the way New Zealand supports its veterans, has passed its second reading in Parliament today. More >>
NZ support to re-establish Fiji Parliament
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ support to re-establish Fiji Parliament Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will provide $1.5 million towards a project aimed at re-establishing and strengthening Fiji’s parliament. “New Zealand is strongly supportive of Fiji’s ... More >>
Govt to undertake Northland growth study
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today announced a new programme of work commencing in the Northland region to evaluate opportunities to further increase investment, employment and incomes in ... More >>
Ngā Punawai o Te Tokotoru legislation passed
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The House sat under extended hours this morning to pass the third readings of the Ngāti Rangiwewehi Claims Settlement Bill, the Tapuika Claims Settlement Bill, and the Ngāti Rangiteaorere Claims Settlement Bill. More >>
