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Goff only kidding himself on Rebstock Inquiry
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
There is one name that crops up consistently throughout the Rebstock Inquiry, and that is Phil Goff, says State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman. “It’s unbelievable that Mr Goff has come out and bagged the report. He needs to do some deep reflection,” ... More >>
New Plymouth court first for expanded video links
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley and Courts Minister Chester Borrows today welcomed the new audio visual link (AVL) connection linking New Plymouth Court with Whanganui Prison. More >>
McCully pleased report finally released
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says he is pleased the State Services Commission report on unauthorised disclosures from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has finally been released. More >>
New 32-unit complex opened in Johnsonville
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today officially opened 32 new two-bedroom Housing New Zealand homes in Johnsonville, Wellington. “The opening of this new housing complex is great news for the 32 families just prior to Christmas. This project illustrates ... More >>
Ngāi Tahu buys 2.82% Crown stake in Invercargill Airport
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown has sold its 2.82% shareholding in Invercargill Airport Ltd for $5,600 to four papatipu rūnanga of the Ngāi Tahu iwi, State-Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall has announced. “The Government has never received a dividend from the ... More >>
Training ramped up for civil defence controllers
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Formal, tertiary-level training is being developed for the country’s more than 180 civil defence controllers, Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye said today. “When I have visited Civil Defence Emergency Management groups around New Zealand they ... More >>
Working party for online voting announced
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Chris Tremain today announced that the Department of Internal Affairs has appointed a ten-person working party to look at the feasibility of online voting. More >>
Funding available for Maori housing initiatives
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Housing Tariana Turia today announced the opening of a new infrastructure grant fund for developing Maori land as well as changes to an existing proposal development programme to better support Maori housing initiatives. More >>
Disability services independent review released
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has welcomed the release of the independent review into residential disability providers’ performance and monitoring. The review was overseen by an independent review panel chaired by consumer advocate David Russell. Disability ... More >>
New code to improve broadband information for consumers
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has welcomed a new code of practice she had sought that will make it easier for consumers to understand and compare different broadband products. More >>
Mokomoko Bill passes into law
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 7:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Mokomoko Bill passes into law The Minister of Maori Affairs today pays tribute to the descendants of Te Whakatōhea rangatira, Mokomoko, and welcomes the passing of the 3rd reading of the Mokomoko (Restoration of Character, Mana, and Reputation) ... More >>
Housing Accords work expanded
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s work with councils to improve housing affordability has been expanded beyond Auckland with Christchurch City, Wellington City, Hutt City, Upper Hutt City, Porirua, Kapiti, Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty being added to the Housing Accords ... More >>
An excellent year in the House
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 7:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee says the Government is very pleased with its busy and productive legislative year, which ended with Parliament’s adjournment this afternoon. More >>
Housing Accords work for Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s work with councils to improve housing affordability has been expanded beyond Auckland with Christchurch City, Wellington City, Hutt City, Upper Hutt City, Porirua, Kapiti, Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty being added to the Housing Accords ... More >>
Labour’s David Clark needs IRD 101 refresher course
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
“Labour Revenue spokesman David Clark has issued possibly the worst press release in 50 years,” says Revenue Minister Todd McClay. More >>
Bill to clarify Parliamentary privilege introduced
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Leader of the House Hon Gerry Brownlee today introduced a Bill to make it clear what is covered by parliamentary privilege following a Supreme Court judgement. More >>
Govt accepts all WPC inquiry recommendations
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye today released the report on the first stage of the Government Inquiry into the Whey Protein Concentrate Contamination Incident and said the Government accepts in principle all ... More >>
Feedback sought on new patent regulations
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has today released a discussion paper for public consultation on the Patents Act 2013. “The paper focusses on regulations that will give effect to a more consistent, high quality patent examination process. More >>
New Zealand Māori Council to continue unchanged
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
There will be no changes made to the Māori Community Development Act 1962 in respect of the New Zealand Māori Council, but further work will be undertaken next year with key stakeholders on future arrangements for the Māori Wardens, including exploring ... More >>
2.15 million people sign up as KiwiSaver continues to grow
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay today released the sixth KiwiSaver evaluation annual report which showed continued steady growth for the retirement scheme in the 2012-13 year. More >>
