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Phil Goff misleads on state of Defence Force
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Phil Goff continues to mislead the New Zealand public on the state of the New Zealand Defence Force, says Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
New bill to fight sexual abuse of children online
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill that increases the penalties for making, trading or possessing child exploitation material passed its first reading in Parliament today. More >>
Financial reporting burden reduced for small companies
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill removing the requirement for small and medium sized companies to produce complex financial statements has passed its third reading in Parliament. More >>
Turia: Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you to Clive Lansink – the National President, Jonathan Godfrey – your vice president – and all the board members of Blind Citizens New Zealand for your invitation to be with you today. More >>
New law to reduce unnecessary parole hearings
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill to cut back on unnecessary parole hearings for offenders who still pose a threat to the community has passed its first reading in Parliament. More >>
New director appointed for HBL
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has today announced the appointment of Kim Gordon as the Director of Health Benefits Limited (HBL). More >>
David Cunliffe needs to learn how to use Google
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams says David Cunliffe’s so-called secret document has been publicly-available for more than two years. More >>
Disappointment over Land Use Recovery Plan hold up
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he’s deeply disappointed Christchurch City Council has not endorsed the Land Use Recovery Plan (LURP) it was considering at its meeting today. More >>
Woodhouse: Immigration Amendment Bill (No 2) First Reading
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is a nation built on immigration. The integrity of our immigration system is vital for the wellbeing of New Zealand. And this Bill further ensures that our immigration system protects our borders, is current in its responsiveness to the ... More >>
Immigration bill passes first reading
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to crack down on employers who exploit migrant workers and improve the effectiveness of our immigration system has passed its first reading in Parliament today. More >>
Law clarified for unit titles and bodies corporate
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill clarifying and simplifying parts of the law around unit title owners and bodies corporate passed its third reading in Parliament today. More >>
Public have say on Vulnerable Children Bill
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is welcoming public submissions on the Vulnerable Children Bill to be heard from next week. “The ten-year Children’s Action Plan and Vulnerable Children legislation is the most important work I have ... More >>
Wider reporting of adverse health events welcomed
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Jo Goodhew today welcomed the broadening of reporting of serious adverse events (SAEs) to include some private providers and other non-DHB organisations. More >>
Partnership Schools second round announced
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced a second Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua application round to continue the impetus for raising achievement for all children and young people. More >>
Harm minimisation review underway
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced that a review of harm minimisation systems for Class 4 gambling in pubs and clubs will be carried out by the Department of Internal Affairs. More >>
$200,000 Youth Fund benefits 47 projects
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that 47 projects will benefit from the Ministry of Youth Development’s Youth Fund 2014 totalling $200,000. More >>
WorkSafe New Zealand Board appointed
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Simon Bridges today announced the permanent Board of the new workplace health and safety regulator, WorkSafe New Zealand. All members appointed to the Establishment Board in July will transfer to the permanent Board when WorkSafe starts operations ... More >>
New ACC board member announced
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Gregor Coster to the ACC Board. “Professor Coster’s extensive experience in the health sector will complement the wide mix of skills already present in the ACC Board,” ... More >>
More social houses to support Canterbury rebuild
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today turned the sod to mark the beginning of construction for Housing New Zealand’s new 26 inner city apartments and opened a further six community social housing units in Saint Albans. More >>
Report reinforces need for Govt’s freshwater reforms
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have welcomed a water quality report released today by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment More >>
