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Cunliffe voting against himself on welfare fraud
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows says Labour needs to be clear on where they stand on welfare fraud. “Yesterday morning David Cunliffe said he would scrap our legislation to hold partners complicit in welfare fraud to account, ... More >>
Labour wants to go back to the 70s with NZ Economy
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour Party's desire to turn the clock back to the 1970s is once again highlighted with their grab-bag of ideas for the forestry industry, says Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Meeting Premier further strengthens NZ-China links
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says agreements entered into with China at his meeting with Premier Li Keqiang highlight the continuing strength of the relationship between our two countries. Mr Key and Premier Li Keqiang met at the Great Hall of the People. ... More >>
Meeting Premier further strengthens NZ-China links
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says agreements entered into with China at his meeting with Premier Li Keqiang highlight the continuing strength of the relationship between our two countries. More >>
Households now have option to stop receiving phone books
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Households can now stop getting phone books delivered, following Government approval for a new opt-out system, Communications and Information Technology Minister and Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced. More >>
New financial performance regulations for local government
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Ratepayers will be able to keep a closer eye on their councils’ financial positions thanks to a new set of financial prudence regulations for local government, says Associate Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-liga. More >>
Welfare fraud bill passes second reading
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
Welfare fraud bill passes second reading A bill to help hold partners complicit in welfare fraud to account has passed its second reading in Parliament today. “While the overwhelming majority of people receiving welfare support are honest and follow ... More >>
China and NZ launch direct currency trading
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government
China and NZ launch direct currency trading Prime Minister John Key and China’s Premier, Li Keqiang, today announced the launch of direct trading of the New Zealand dollar against the Chinese renminbi in the Chinese onshore market. Mr Key is in Beijing ... More >>
Currency agreement will help trade, investment
Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 8:05 am | New Zealand Government
An agreement allowing direct trading of the New Zealand dollar against China’s renminbi will help to build on the growing trade and investment ties between the two countries, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Independent audit into Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Release of independent audit into Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Minister of Education, Dr Pita Sharples have released the independent review of Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust, which shows the Trust’s ... More >>
T4T High Tea for World Down Syndrome Day
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 7:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Commissioner, Paul Gibson - Your President, Shelley Waters, National Executive Officer, Zandra Vaccarino, members and supporters of the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association More >>
New court order to better protect victims
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill creating a new order to protect victims of serious violent and sexual offences passed its second reading in Parliament today. More >>
New Zealand’s electoral system strengthened
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to improve New Zealand’s electoral law has passed its third and final reading in Parliament today. Justice Minister Judith Collins says the changes made by the Electoral Amendment Bill will help maintain the high integrity of New Zealand’s ... More >>
Benefit rates to increase with the cost of living
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says benefit and superannuation payments to more than a million New Zealanders will increase on April 1. “In 2011 the Government legislated to make sure benefit and superannuation payments increase each year alongside ... More >>
New Arts Council members appointed
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Thirteen inaugural members have been appointed to the new Arts Council, established by the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Act 2014, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Work to further improve child and maternity services
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says demonstration programmes underway in three DHBs have communities working together to improve local maternity and child health services. More >>
NZ-US agreement to combat cross-border crime
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
A new information sharing agreement to bolster New Zealand’s efforts to tackle international crime is one step closer. Justice Minister Judith Collins says the Agreement on Enhancing Cooperation in Preventing and Combating Crime between New ... More >>
Increasing opportunities to watch Kiwi content
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the NZ On Air Local Content Report released today, showing that Kiwi content makes up more than a third of free-to-view TV schedules. More >>
RNZAF P3 Orion continues search for MH370
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
RNZAF P3 Orion continues search for MH370 Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says a Royal New Zealand Air Force P3 Orion will relocate to Australia to continue searching for the missing Malaysian MH370 flight. “New Zealand is committed to playing our ... More >>
Minister rejects claims on funding changes
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has rejected claims that the Government is looking to fund schools according to student performance. More >>
