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$10 million investment in Murupara Area School
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that Murupara Area School would be included in the Government’s major school development funding initiative. More >>
New era for social housing after bill passes
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed Parliament’s passage of the Government’s Social Housing Reform Bill through its third reading without a party vote being called. More >>
Work and Income take on housing role
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says the Ministry of Social development is well on track to deliver social housing reforms next year. “From April next year, MSD’s Work and Income will assess and manage the social housing needs of ... More >>
Exhibition celebrates women in construction
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew has opened a new photo exhibition at Parliament which showcases women in the construction industry. “Women are embracing diverse career paths and making a successful contribution in this traditionally male dominated ... More >>
Prime Minister Key meets Thai Prime Minister
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key met with Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra late last night New Zealand time for talks focused on promoting trade and economic links between Thailand and New Zealand. More >>
Collins welcomes transparency assessment
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today welcomed Transparency International New Zealand’s evaluation of our nation’s governance and anti-corruption efforts. More >>
Air New Zealand sell down returns $365million
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has completed the sale of 20 per cent of Air New Zealand, selling just over 221 million shares at $1.65, Finance Minister Bill English and State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall say. More >>
Teens and teen parents Government priority
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says investing in teenagers and teen parents will pay dividends as they grow up better equipped for life. More >>
Regions leading NZ’s economic recovery
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s economic recovery continues to be led by the regions, the latest ANZ Regional Trends report released today shows. The report highlights that 12 out of 14 regions recorded a rise in economic activity in the September quarter and year-on ... More >>
Goodhew welcomes release of flu data
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed the release of data which highlights the impact influenza can have, and the importance of getting vaccinated against it. More >>
Novopay end of year proceeding well but challenges remain
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 90 per cent of schools have now entered their pay data for the end of the school year via an upgraded version of Novopay Online, Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce says. More >>
Govt releases reports on Pay Periods 16 & 17
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the reports on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Periods 16 and 17 of the schools’ payroll. More >>
Bill to lower adult drink-drive limit introduced
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has today introduced legislation that will lower the adult drink-driving limits. The Land Transport Amendment Bill 2013 will lower the adult breath alcohol limit from 400 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath ... More >>
Government intends to auction remaining 4G spectrum
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today announced that the Government intends to auction the remaining 2x5 MHz block of 700 MHz radio spectrum. More >>
New code of practice requirement for trophy hunting
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The proposed new Game Animal Council will have a new responsibility of developing and applying a code of practice for aerially-assisted trophy hunting, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
Customs and Excise Act to be reviewed
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the Customs and Excise Act 1996 will be reviewed. More >>
Typhoon aid boosted to more than $5m
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced New Zealand will provide a further $2.975 million to help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, taking New Zealand’s total contribution to more than $5m. More >>
First Commodity Levy for Forestry
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Primary Industries, Jo Goodhew has today announced a new commodity levy on all harvested wood material, including logs, from New Zealand plantation forests. More >>
Tax exemption to help organisations assist home ownership
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will introduce legislation to Parliament to give community housing providers and donors certainty that assisting low-income families into home ownership will be exempt from income tax. More >>
New Government Chief Privacy Officer
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman and Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain say there will be a stronger focus on privacy and security across government with the creation of a Government Chief Privacy Officer (GCPO). More >>
