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Ministry continues to monitor overseas viruses
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand health services continue to monitor the avian influenza situation in China and the novel coronavirus in the Middle East – and remain ready to respond should advice from the World Health Organization (WHO) change. More >>
Company registration regime strengthened
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today released a Supplementary Order Paper (SOP) to strengthen the Companies and Limited Partnerships Amendment Bill. More >>
World Environment Day to be marked with Green Ribbon Awards
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams says tonight’s Green Ribbon Awards, recognising the positive difference that communities are making to the environment, are a great way to mark World Environment Day. More >>
Education Amendment Bill passes its Third Reading
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Education Amendment Bill 2012 passed its Third Reading in Parliament today, amending the Education Act 1989. More >>
Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua to open in 2014
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
The passing of the third and final reading of the Education Amendment Bill in Parliament this afternoon, paves the way for the first Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua to open at the start of the next school year. More >>
OECD backs New Zealand economic policy mix
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has confirmed New Zealand’s macroeconomic policies strike the right balance between supporting the recovery and ensuring sustainable medium-term growth, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Crown and Ngāi Tuhoe sign deed of settlement
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Representatives of the Crown and Ngai Tuhoe signed a Deed of Settlement to settle the historical claims of the iwi at a ceremony at Parliament today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson and Tuhoe Chief Negotiator ... More >>
Associate Transport Minister praises zero road toll
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse is thanking all road users for playing a strong hand in the zero road toll for Queen’s Birthday weekend. “This is the first zero road toll for Queen’s Birthday since records began in 1956, and it’s ... More >>
Report: Ministerial Inquiry into the Novopay Project
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The schools payroll manages the pay for the staff of 2,457 New Zealand schools. The payroll distributes a great deal of taxpayers’ money – over $4 billion each year – to a large number of people – approximately 110,000. The Novopay project, the ... More >>
Report on Family Court reform welcomed
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today welcomed a Justice and Electoral Select Committee report on the Family Court Reform Bill. “I acknowledge the work of the select committee, which has reviewed the Bill in light of nearly 400 written submissions and more than ... More >>
Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 5
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 5 of the schools’ payroll. More >>
Ministerial Inquiry report into Novopay released
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the report of the Ministerial Inquiry into the schools’ payroll service, Novopay. More >>
More NZ support for Syrian refugees
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced New Zealand will provide a further $1.7 million to help those displaced by the conflict in Syria. More >>
Honorary Consul to Perth announced
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of an Honorary Consul to a new consulate in Perth, Western Australia. More >>
Stronger economy helping the Govt’s books
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
A stronger economy is underpinning tax revenue and, combined with responsible control over spending, kept the OBEGAL deficit below $4 billion in the 10 months to 30 April, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Defence Minister welcomes Bomber Command, Arctic Star awards
Sunday, 2 June 2013, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman welcomes two new UK awards for service in Bomber Command and the Arctic Circle during World War II. More >>
Agreement reached for China meat exports to restart
Saturday, 1 June 2013, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced that an agreement has been reached in Beijing last night to ensure that New Zealand meat exports to China can resume on a normal basis, starting later today. More >>
Govt boosts investment in commercialising research
Friday, 31 May 2013, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
More than $15 million over three years is being invested in turning New Zealand researchers’ bright ideas into commercial ventures. More >>
Ministers welcome trans-Tasman super portability
Friday, 31 May 2013, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne have welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement today that it has completed legislative steps to allow New Zealanders to transfer their retirement savings between complying Australian ... More >>
Parental leave payments increase from 1 July
Friday, 31 May 2013, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Parental leave payments will increase from 1 July in line with changes in the average weekly wage, Labour Minister Simon Bridges announced today. More >>
