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Deloitte report a vote of confidence in NZ’s tax system
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay has described Deloitte’s 2014 Asia Pacific Tax Complexity Survey Report as ‘a vote of confidence in New Zealand’s tax system’. “It has been the focus of this Government to continually refine the tax system, and ensure ... More >>
$2.48m to improve broadband for the Chatham Islands
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Work to deliver a significant improvement in broadband services for Chatham Islanders will start almost immediately, following the signing of a $2.48 million contract between the Government and TeamTalk Ltd. More >>
The facts about public service numbers
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman says there are fewer back office staff in the public service than in 2008. “Under the previous Labour Government numbers in the core public service drastically escalated without any improvement in public ... More >>
Decision to merge Phillipstown and Woolston Schools
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced her decision on the proposed merger of Phillipstown School and Woolston School. "After a period of continued consultation and fresh consideration of the merger proposal, I have made a new decision that these ... More >>
Further assistance following Solomons floods
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced New Zealand will provide a further $1.2 million to help Solomon Islands following severe flooding. “The additional funding will be used to provide relief supplies, and help restore health, ... More >>
$170,000 to expand elder abuse services
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew has today announced an additional $170,000 for two new specialist Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention (EANP) services, one in Wairoa and one in Rotorua which will also cover Kawerau. More >>
NZ-China drug enforcement cooperation strengthened
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley and Customs Minister Maurice Williamson have announced that New Zealand’s drug enforcement relationship with China is being strengthened to help identify organised criminals in China and reduce the supply of precursors ... More >>
NZ supports upgrade of Gordon’s Market
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced that New Zealand will contribute up to $7 million towards the upgrade of Gordon’s Market in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. More >>
Crown accounts confirm no room for spend up
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Another month of revenue running below forecast has again pushed up the deficit and reinforces the need for restraint in government spending, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Online health records to improve patient care
Monday, 7 April 2014, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
People in Wellington, Porirua and the Kapiti Coast will benefit from a new online system enabling doctors in emergency departments and after hours practices to view a summary of patients’ recent GP records. Health Minister Tony Ryall today visited ... More >>
More success for Primary Growth Partnership programmes
Monday, 7 April 2014, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is welcoming success by three Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) programmes this week, including an award nomination for a revolutionary seafood programme. More >>
Family justice reforms spark huge interest
Monday, 7 April 2014, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Family Court reforms have only been in effect one week but already traffic to the new family justice website has increased fivefold. Justice Minister Judith Collins says the new website provides fresher, customer-focused information ... More >>
Plan ahead and keep moving
Monday, 7 April 2014, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew has today welcomed the release of the revised and retitled brochure, No car? No problem! Getting around your community without a car. More >>
Rural depression given a voice
Monday, 7 April 2014, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed the expansion of the National Depression Initiative (NDI) to include voices from rural communities. More >>
Address To BusinessNZ Energy Council Breakfast
Monday, 7 April 2014, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Sustainable Business Council and BusinessNZ Energy Council Breakfast Today countries around the world are facing the same energy challenge – we want to continue to grow our economies and help our people to prosper, but we need to reduce our carbon ... More >>
Businesses and households to save from new energy plans
Monday, 7 April 2014, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Energy and Resources Simon Bridges today announced three energy efficiency initiatives to improve business productivity, save money and reduce carbon emissions. More >>
McCully to visit Papua New Guinea
Sunday, 6 April 2014, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully travels to Papua New Guinea today for a visit focused on fostering business links and support for renewable energy projects. More >>
New Zealand sending aid flight to Solomons
Sunday, 6 April 2014, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced further support for the response to severe flooding in Solomon Islands. More >>
Launch of Te Kaiga Maopoopo
Sunday, 6 April 2014, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
SPEECH Launch of Te Kaiga Maopoopo and Blessing Ceremony for the Tokelau Prevention and Intervention Programme for Practitioners, Providers and Community Leaders to address Family Violence, Pataka Art and Museum, Porirua It is right and proper that ... More >>
Government rides rough shod over local democracy
Sunday, 6 April 2014, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
The inability of the public to hold to account a hand-picked governance board developing the Wairarapa Water Use Project must sound alarm bells for local ratepayers and the wider public, Labour’s Water spokesperson Meka Whaitiri says. More >>
