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Corrections Bill passes third reading
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says a Bill which improves the effectiveness of community sentences and orders has passed its third reading in Parliament. The Administration of Community Sentences and Orders Bill amends the Bail Act 2000, Parole Act 2002 ... More >>
Hon Tim Groser Address: China Business Summit
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
First, I would like to congratulate the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, NZ Inc and all the agencies and sponsors for putting this event together. More >>
Kōhanga Reo Statement
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 11:32 pm | New Zealand Government
15 October 2013 Media Statement Kōhanga Reo Statement Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Minister Dr Hon Pita Sharples have met with representatives of the Kōhanga Reo National Trust Board tonight to discuss the allegations made ... More >>
Telco security legislation passes second reading
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 11:29 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill that will modernise telecommunications security legislation passed its second reading in parliament today, Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
New NZ Standards system announced
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced changes to maintain and strengthen the development and delivery of New Zealand Standards. More >>
McCully announces High Commissioner to Niue
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of Superintendent Ross Ardern as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Niue. More >>
Census data reveals good regional growth
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson says the latest release of information from the 2013 Census shows good growth in the regions. Statistics New Zealand today published detailed population information about regional council, territorial authority, area ... More >>
Labour caught making stuff up – again
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Results from the 2013 Census shows Labour and its leader have been caught making stuff up with population growth spread right across the country, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
New appointment to New Zealand Tourism Board
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key today announced the appointment of Mike O’Donnell as a member of the New Zealand Tourism Board. More >>
Early release of census data welcomed
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson today welcomed the early release of regional population information from the 2013 Census. More >>
Guy: Greyhound Racing Association AGM
Monday, 14 October 2013, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Since your last AGM we now have a new Chair for the New Zealand Racing Board. In July I announced Glenda Hughes as the new independent chair person. More >>
Further safeguards for TICS Bill
Monday, 14 October 2013, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today tabled a Supplementary Order Paper to make further improvements to the Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill. More >>
New bill to support veterans introduced
Monday, 14 October 2013, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
New legislation to better support current and future veterans was introduced to Parliament today by Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse. The Veterans’ Support Bill follows a Law Commission report that provided the most comprehensive review ... More >>
Niue Language Week to be celebrated across the country
Monday, 14 October 2013, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Fakaalofa lahi atu. Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata says Niue Language Week is a great opportunity for all New Zealanders to celebrate the unique culture and language of one of our most vibrant Pacific communities. More >>
Safety Week focuses on daily injury prevention
Monday, 14 October 2013, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins is welcoming the start of ACC’s Safety Week today to help raise awareness of safety risks and promote safer practices. More >>
Improved payout for retirement village residents
Monday, 14 October 2013, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced that owners of retirement village units are now entitled to a better minimum payout following situations such as an earthquake. More >>
Five days remaining in Meridian Share Offer
Monday, 14 October 2013, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders have just five days remaining to apply to become shareholders in Meridian Energy, the country’s largest electricity generator, Minister for State Owned Enterprises Tony Ryall says. More >>
Minister directs DOC to review park fuel tanks
Monday, 14 October 2013, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith is requiring the Department of Conservation to review the standards and back-up containment of all fuel tanks in National Parks. More >>
New measures begin to stop repeat welfare fraudsters
Sunday, 13 October 2013, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows has welcomed the start of new measures to prevent beneficiaries who have previously ripped off Work and Income from cheating the system again. More >>
Successful candidates congratulated
Sunday, 13 October 2013, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Chris Tremain today congratulated the successful candidates in the 2013 local authority elections. More >>
