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Initiative to improve Pacific maritime safety
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson says a new methodology to help decision makers prioritise areas for hydrographic survey will make inroads toward improving maritime safety in the South-West Pacific. More >>
Veterans’ Support Bill passes first reading
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
A bill to better support current and future veterans has passed its first reading unanimously in Parliament this evening. “The Veterans’ Support Bill enables the Government to better meet the needs of both older veterans who require assistance ... More >>
Kiwi-Italian consortium wins design competition
Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson tonight announced a partnership involving a Christchurch building company and Italian architects and engineers has won the Breathe – New Urban Village design competition. More >>
Turia: Opening of new offices for Vaka Tautua, Porirua
Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
I am so happy to be with you today, to celebrate the opening of your new stand-alone office in Porirua. More >>
More progressive tax system since 2010 changes
Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Lower income households are paying a smaller proportion of net income tax than they did in 2008, indicating that the tax system has become more progressive since the Government’s tax changes in 2010, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Support for victims of financial crime
Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister responsible for the Serious Fraud Office, Anne Tolley, says victims of financial crime will be better supported, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the SFO and Victim Support. More >>
NZ’s anti-money laundering laws pass muster
Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has welcomed the stamp of approval given by an international body to New Zealand's anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws. More >>
Review into Kōhanga Reo Spending Underway
Monday, 21 October 2013, 7:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Hon Dr Pita Sharples confirmed today that the Independent Review of Public Funding to Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Board is underway. More >>
Simplified KiwiSaver reporting goes online
Monday, 21 October 2013, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the publication of the first KiwiSaver disclosure statements under new regulations that require providers to disclose fund information into an easy-to-understand format. More >>
Public to have more say on hospital care
Monday, 21 October 2013, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Patients will soon be able to provide more feedback on the care they receive in public hospitals, as part of the government’s drive to improve the quality of health services. More >>
Reboot signs up 8000 new apprentices
Monday, 21 October 2013, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s apprenticeship re-boot has already signed up 8000 new apprentices since March says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister, Steven Joyce. More >>
Govt provides $5m interim investment to Team NZ
Monday, 21 October 2013, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is making an interim investment into Team New Zealand to retain key team members while a decision is made on a challenge for the 35th America’s Cup, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
NZDF assists Pike River re-entry operation
Monday, 21 October 2013, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman and Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges welcome the start of operations to re-enter Pike River Coal Mine’s main tunnel up to the rock fall. More >>
Aranui Community Leadership Group appointed
Monday, 21 October 2013, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says nine people have been appointed to the Aranui Community Leadership Group (ACLG), established to lead community consultation on the year 1-13 Aranui campus announced last month. More >>
Research reduces earthquake strengthening costs for schools
Sunday, 20 October 2013, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says ground-breaking research released today by the Ministry of Education has found timber-framed classrooms are extremely resilient to earthquakes. More >>
Review into disability access begins
Sunday, 20 October 2013, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson and Disability Issues Minister Tariana Turia today announced a review has begun into building access for disabled people. More >>
Pasefika Proud Community Awards, Nga Vaka o Kaiga Tapu Plan
Friday, 18 October 2013, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister of Social Development, Tariana Turia, launched the Nga Vaka o Kaiga Tapu: Pasefika Proud Family Violence Research Plan at an event in Auckland this week. More >>
Diagnostic tool at doctors fingertips
Friday, 18 October 2013, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Midland general practitioners (GPs) and hospital doctors have a new diagnostic tool at their fingertips, the Map of Medicine. More >>
Collins to visit China and Singapore
Friday, 18 October 2013, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins leaves tomorrow for China and Singapore to meet with her ministerial counterparts, officials and practitioners in public and private law. More >>
Launch of Pasefika Proud Family Violence Research Plan
Friday, 18 October 2013, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you Reverend Elama Maea for the opening prayers – for setting the right platform for us tonight; to come together in the spirit of Pasefika Pride. Thank you, also to Sandra Kailahi - who was such a wonderful host when we launched the Ngā Vaka ... More >>
