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Changes to Tax Treatment of Accommodation Allowances
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is to include changes to the tax treatment of employee allowances, reimbursements and employer-provided accommodation in a tax bill to be introduced to Parliament later this month that will bring clarity for many taxpayers. More >>
PM announces new Director of Security, NZSIS
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced the appointment of Rebecca Kitteridge to the position of Director of Security, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS). More >>
Goodhew to talk health care in Washington DC
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew heads for Washington DC today to attend the Commonwealth Fund’s 16th International Symposium on Health Care Policy. “A major theme of the 2013 symposium is how different health systems are delivering high quality, ... More >>
History of NZ's involvement in First World War launched
Monday, 11 November 2013, 8:05 pm | New Zealand Government
A new history of New Zealand’s involvement in the First World War and its effect on the nation, New Zealand and the First World War 1914-1919 by Damien Fenton, was launched by Prime Minister John Key, Governor-General Lt Gen the Right Hon Sir Jerry ... More >>
PM attends CHOGM, leads SE Asia Trade Mission
Monday, 11 November 2013, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will travel to Sri Lanka for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting later this week, and then lead a business delegation to Thailand. More >>
Kaye to visit US for Google Education Symposium
Monday, 11 November 2013, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye will travel to the United States today to attend Google’s first Global Education Symposium. More >>
Takiri Mai te Ata Whanau Ora Collective Launch
Monday, 11 November 2013, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the privilege of being invited to share in this milestone – the transformation of a Whanau Ora provider collective, Takiri Mai te Ata. I want to thank Star Olsen, Chair of Wainuiomata Marae; Tata Parata, Interim Chair of Takiri Mai te Ata; Kaumatua ... More >>
NZ ranked 4th in Global Open Data
Monday, 11 November 2013, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has been ranked 4th in the 2013 Global Open Data Barometer, released in London by the World Wide Web Foundation and Open Data Institute. “This is a real coup for New Zealand. The Barometer is the first survey of global trends which ... More >>
Joint Australia – New Zealand ANZAC Tribute
Monday, 11 November 2013, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Australians and New Zealanders will be able to access a shared archive of World War I records online to commemorate the Anzac centenary, Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain and Australia’s Attorney-General, Senator George Brandis announced today. More >>
Further NZ support to Philippines disaster relief
Monday, 11 November 2013, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced New Zealand will provide a further $2 million to support humanitarian relief efforts in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan. More >>
First bank goes live with RealMe
Monday, 11 November 2013, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs Chris Tremain today announced that TSB Bank has become the first bank to go live with the RealMe service to enable new customers to prove their identity. More >>
New Bill will protect most vulnerable
Monday, 11 November 2013, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says the most vulnerable people in our communities will be better supported and protected as a result of a new Bill which is set to become law next year. More >>
Government proposes ban on shark finning
Monday, 11 November 2013, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is proposing to ban the removal of shark fins and the dumping of the shark carcass at sea, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
Major Science Research Grants Announced
Sunday, 10 November 2013, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the recipients for this year’s Rutherford Foundation Trust Awards and James Cook Research Fellowships. More >>
NZ responds in wake of Typhoon Haiyan
Sunday, 10 November 2013, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced New Zealand has made an initial contribution of $150,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross to support immediate relief efforts in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan. More >>
Collins to address women’s forum in Sydney
Friday, 8 November 2013, 7:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins will travel to Sydney tomorrow to address the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Women’s Conference. More >>
Insolvency practitioners to be registered
Friday, 8 November 2013, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill that will require insolvency practitioners to be registered and meet minimum requirements has passed its second reading in Parliament, Commerce Minister Craig Foss announced. More >>
The South leads the way on employment
Friday, 8 November 2013, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest labour market data shows that South Island unemployment continues to be considerably lower than the North Island, with the South Island regions helping lead New Zealand out of the GFC, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven ... More >>
Report: Maori experience unequal access to maternity care
Friday, 8 November 2013, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
A research report released today by the Ministry of Health shows that Maori women experience inequalities in access to maternity care and report lower levels of satisfaction with maternity services than most other women from other ethnic groups. The report ... More >>
State house driveway safety initiative launched
Friday, 8 November 2013, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today launched a nationwide programme which will see 13,000 driveways at state houses made safer for children. More >>
