Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 1060]
HMNZS OTAGO leaves for Southern Ocean
Monday, 25 November 2013, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
HMNZS OTAGO departs Dunedin today to monitor fishing activities in the Southern Ocean. New Zealand-designated Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) inspectors from the Ministry for Primary Industries will be on board to conduct compliance ... More >>
Australia NZ School of Govt:Masters of Public Administration
Monday, 25 November 2013, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to say a few words of welcome and of acknowledgment of this very significant day for you all in your study journey. I want to formally extend a welcome to Gary Banks, the Dean of the Australia New Zealand School of Government and lecturers on ... More >>
International Education Snapshot released
Monday, 25 November 2013, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury's international education industry is showing strong early signs of recovery with a 6 per cent increase in students according to latest data, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Leadership Forum to focus on Asian opportunities
Monday, 25 November 2013, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Bill English leaves tomorrow to lead New Zealand’s ministerial delegation to the annual Australian New Zealand Leadership Forum in Sydney. More >>
New funding and a new framework for dementia
Monday, 25 November 2013, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has today announced details of how an additional $3.2 million will be used to support early diagnosis of dementia, and a framework that will guide DHBs on how best to support people with dementia. More >>
West Coast Cycle Trail officially opened
Saturday, 23 November 2013, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Tourism Minister Chris Tremain today officially opened the West Coast Wilderness Trail in Kūmara. More >>
Future proofing health services in Wairoa
Friday, 22 November 2013, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today officially opened Wairoa’s new $5 million integrated family health centre. More >>
Kety Notes: Trip to Sri Lanka and Thailand
Friday, 22 November 2013, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Government
I've just returned from a week-long overseas trip, during which I attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka and led a business delegation to Thailand. More >>
Broadcasting reappointments announced
Friday, 22 November 2013, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss today announced that he has reappointed Jane Taylor to the Radio New Zealand board (RNZ) and Alison Gerry, to the Television New Zealand board (TVNZ). More >>
Changes to Bill will clarify directors’ duties
Friday, 22 November 2013, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has today tabled a supplementary order paper (SOP) to the Companies and Limited Partnerships Amendment Bill. More >>
New Zealand ratifies multilateral tax convention
Friday, 22 November 2013, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“It’s becoming ever harder to avoid or evade tax” Revenue Minister Todd McClay said today announcing that New Zealand has now taken the final procedural step for ratification of the multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in ... More >>
Defence Minister to build links in Viet Nam and China
Friday, 22 November 2013, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman departs for Viet Nam and China this weekend for a series of meetings with his ministerial counterparts and defence officials. More >>
Minister visits new $1.7m renal unit in Hastings
Friday, 22 November 2013, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today visited Hawke’s Bay’s new $1.7 million dialysis unit which is giving more patients access to this life sustaining treatment. More >>
August tertiary enrolment numbers reflect workplace recovery
Friday, 22 November 2013, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest enrolment numbers for the tertiary sector are consistent with forecasts, with a slight decline in total numbers for the first eight months of this year. More >>
Collins opens New Zealand’s first Muslim forum
Friday, 22 November 2013, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins will open New Zealand’s first Muslim World Forum in Auckland tomorrow and says it’s an example of our nation’s world-leading approach to building harmonious relations. More >>
Medicines Amendment Bill passes final reading
Friday, 22 November 2013, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Todd McClay welcomed the passing of the Medicines Amendment Bill 2011. The Bill streamlines the current Medicines Act 1981 and is an interim measure until such time as the Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill is passed. More >>
Tax Bill gives greater clarity to tax rules
Friday, 22 November 2013, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
An omnibus tax bill introduced today by Revenue Minister Todd McClay proposes changes to bring greater clarity to the tax rules and make them easier for businesses and other taxpayers to understand and comply with. More >>
Tax Bill proposals provide further support for Chch rebuild
Friday, 22 November 2013, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Measures to clarify the tax treatment of certain employee allowances and reimbursements included in a tax bill introduced to Parliament today will be welcome news for employers and employees involved in Canterbury earthquake recovery work, say Canterbury Earthquake ... More >>
Nautical charts to be more accessible
Friday, 22 November 2013, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson today announced mariners can now access free online navigational charts in a new, and more widely accessible, format as the government continues to make more publicly held information available for reuse. More >>
Todd McClay Speech to National Tax Conference
Friday, 22 November 2013, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
BEPS is a matter of growing importance and an issue of real concern to both the OECD and the G20. But there is nothing new in ensuring that international tax rules are robust – it’s been an important part of our international tax reforms in recent ... More >>
