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Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Haua

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

The Crown has signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Ngāti Haua at Rukumoana Marae, near Morrinsville today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. More >>

Feedback Sought on Tax Changes for Deregistered Charities

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government

A tax policy officials’ consultation paper released today seeks feedback on proposals to clarify the tax rules that apply when a charity is removed from the Department of Internal Affairs’ Charities Register. More >>

Minister releases regional information on education progress

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata has today released information which shows how children are getting on at different stages of the education system in 16 regions throughout New Zealand. More >>

Escaper re-captured - Whakatane

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Isaac Calmer who escaped custody from the Whakatane Police Station this afternoon has now been recaptured by Whakatane Police at his home address. More >>

$2.3M to help families make good food choices

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is investing $2.28 million to help mums and their families make better food choices for themselves and their babies. More >>

More affordable homes for Nelson

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today officially opened eight new affordable social housing units in Nelson, which will be rented to low and middle income families with high housing needs. More >>

Information sharing stops more welfare fraud

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Enhanced information sharing between Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has identified and stopped 3139 illegitimate benefits in just six months, says Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows. More >>

Minister congratulates Women in Governance Awards winners

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government

Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew has today congratulated the winners of the inaugural Women in Governance Awards. More >>

29 councils share Youth Development funding

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government

Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye has today announced that 29 local authorities will benefit from this year’s Youth Development Partnership Fund totalling $889,000. More >>

Real Estate Agents Authority Chair appointed

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Judith Collins has announced New Plymouth lawyer John Auld as the new Chairperson of the Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA). The REAA is an independent Crown entity that regulates New Zealand’s real estate industry, promotes a high ... More >>

$30 million to fund community projects

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Internal Affairs Minister and Presiding Member of the Lottery Grants Board Chris Tremain today announced $30 million dollars has been allocated to the Lottery Boards Significant Projects Fund. More >>

Minister declines Milford Dart Tunnel proposal

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government

The tunnel project proposed by Milford Dart Limited, through the Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks, has been declined, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>

Psychoactive Substances Bill Becomes Law

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Todd McClay and Police Minister Anne Tolley welcomed the enactment today of the Psychoactive Substances Bill. As of midnight, a range of effective prohibitions and penalties for breaches of the new law come into immediate effect. ... More >>

Government commits to red light cameras

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister of Transport Michael Woodhouse has released a position paper on red light cameras that paves the way for their use at intersections where an evidence-based benefit can be established. More >>

Civil defence guidelines updated to include new technology

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the publication of a Director’s Guideline for Public Information Management. More >>

$220 million new funding for communities

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government

Internal Affairs Minister and Presiding Member of the Lottery Grants Board Chris Tremain today announced that over $220 million generated from Lottery profits will be returned to the community this year. More >>

Enabling Good Lives to be demonstrated in Christchurch

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister for Disability Issues Tariana Turia announced today that Cabinet has approved a three-year demonstration of Enabling Good Lives in Christchurch, with work starting immediately. More >>

Record number of children get B4 School Check

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

This Government is committed to ensuring New Zealand children get the best start to school and is investing an extra $7 million into the B4 School Check programme so even more children receive these important checks. More >>

No consensus at CCAMLR disappointing - McCully

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today expressed deep disappointment that the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) did not reach a consensus on the creation of a marine protected area (MPA) in the ... More >>

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