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New range of $4.6b - $5b for share programme
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update this month will revise the estimated range of proceeds from the Government’s share offer programme to $4.6 billion - $5 billion, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
PISA results confirm education challenge
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 11:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Results of an international study show New Zealand is continuing to perform above the OECD average in reading, maths and science but has slipped against some countries, Education Minister Hekia Parata says. More >>
NZ tops global ranking for transparency, again
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand had been ranked the least corrupt country in the world for the eighth year running, Justice Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
Govt stepping up on forestry safety
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has stepped up its efforts to improve forestry safety and Labour Minister Simon Bridges is calling on those in the industry to do the same. More >>
Update on Novopay end of year progress
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 18 of the schools’ payroll. More >>
New consortium to improve financial literacy
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the creation of a new financial literacy consortium – The Exchange. More >>
Better Public Services - December 2013
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Delivering better public services is one of the National-led Government’s four key priorities for this term. We understand that New Zealand families expect the Government to be spending their hard-earned taxes on the things that matter, and ... More >>
Goodhew: Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you to Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury for inviting me to join in recognising the wonderful job done by the volunteers in this region. More >>
Immigration advisers’ regime to be reviewed
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced a review of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, which regulates immigration advice and created the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) and the Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary ... More >>
Awards recognise outstanding young people
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A group of 20 young people in care will be recognised today at the William Wallace Awards, jointly hosted by Prime Minister John Key and Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Waitangi Tribunal appointments
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, today announced the reappointment of Professor Sir Tamati Reedy, Dr Robyn Anderson, Hon Sir Douglas Kidd and Dr Ann Parsonson to the Waitangi Tribunal, each for a term of three years. More >>
Minister welcomes resumed of trade negotiations with Korea
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser welcomed Korea’s decision to resume formal negotiations toward a free trade agreement, following a meeting today in Bali with his Korean counterpart, Minister of Trade Yoon Sang-jick. More >>
Better safety rating, better business
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins says a new Safety Star Rating Scheme (SSRS) is a good opportunity for ACC to encourage better practices with a tangible measure of progress. More >>
Minister welcomes inquiry into Mangawhai
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Local government Minister Chris Tremain today welcomed the release of the Auditor-General’s inquiry into the Mangawhai waste water scheme as a step forward in restoring local democracy in Kaipara. More >>
Court scheduling changes will speed up justice
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Greater certainty around court scheduling will give parties more clarity as to their court dates and improve the way we use our court and judicial resources, says Courts Minister Chester Borrows. More >>
Civil defence tags for disability assist dogs launched
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye today presented the first civil defence identification tags for disability assist dogs. More >>
Judgment allows Port Hills zoning review to progress
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he is very pleased by the Court of Appeal’s finding, released today, that the residential red zoning of the most damaged parts of greater Christchurch was lawful, and that the process ... More >>
Positive behaviour initiative is raising achievement
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata is pleased with a recent report showing a programme to address problem behaviour in schools is getting positive results for students across New Zealand. More >>
Break Barriers, Open Doors for an inclusive society
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Disability Issues Tariana Turia says International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an important day for recognising the rights of disabled people and the need to change attitudes and behaviours towards those who live with disability. More >>
Minister welcomes release of Rena monitoring report
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams today welcomed the release of a report into the effects of oil pollution on the Bay of Plenty environment, following the Rena grounding. More >>
