Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 1218]
Te Ururoa Flavell at Māori Women’s Welfare League Conference
Sunday, 30 September 2012, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Sometimes people ask about whether or not the League enters into the arena of politics. It doesn’t take much to realise you have always been at the forefront of political activity – whether or not people want to recognise that is another thing! More >>
McCully Speech to UN General Assembly
Sunday, 30 September 2012, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
For the past year New Zealand has had the privilege of chairing the Pacific Islands Forum - a regional body that represents some of the smallest and most vulnerable states on this planet. For us this has been an important responsibility. More >>
New Trade Commissioner for Indonesia
Friday, 28 September 2012, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser welcomes the announcement of the appointment of Tim Anderson as Trade Commissioner to Indonesia. “This appointment will assist in taking New Zealand’s relationship with Indonesia to the next level. More >>
Speech: Key - Export New Zealand and ASEAN
Friday, 28 September 2012, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 28 September 2012 Speech Speech to Export New Zealand and ASEAN-New Zealand Combined Business Council Selamat pagi. Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be here at this forum and I’d like to acknowledge the organisers ... More >>
Takeovers Panel appointments
Friday, 28 September 2012, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced appointments to the Takeovers Panel. David Jones has been reappointed as Chairperson for a term of three years. Sue Suckling has been reappointed as member for a term of five years. More >>
Social Housing Fund allocation announced
Friday, 28 September 2012, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Heatley Minister of Housing 28 September 2012 Media Statement Social Housing Fund allocation announced Housing Minister Phil Heatley has released the Social Housing Fund Allocation Plan, setting out how the $104.1 million allocated in this year’s ... More >>
Year three ultra-fast broadband deployment plan released
Friday, 28 September 2012, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has welcomed the release of Chorus’ year three deployment plan for the rollout of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband programme. More >>
Celebrating longevity: the shape of the future
Friday, 28 September 2012, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The International Day of Older Persons next Monday (1 October) is a chance to consider the benefits our society gains from people living longer, says Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
Study commissioned on East Coast oil & gas potential
Friday, 28 September 2012, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
A joint economic development study has been commissioned to look at the potential for and benefits of developing an oil and gas industry on the North Island’s East Coast. More >>
New stats assist government decision making
Friday, 28 September 2012, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
The country’s 162 most important statistics will help the Government deliver on its priorities of a better public service and building a more competitive and productive economy, Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson says. More >>
Local Government infrastructure group appointed
Friday, 28 September 2012, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister David Carter has today announced an independent expert advisory group to help local government provide more cost effective infrastructure. More >>
National War Memorial Park (Pukeahu) Empowering Bill Passed
Friday, 28 September 2012, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 27 September 2012 Media Statement National War Memorial Park (Pukeahu) Empowering Bill Passed Legislation to ensure a fitting National War Memorial Park will be developed at the National ... More >>
National Standards data now online
Friday, 28 September 2012, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says National Standards data published for the first time today on the Ministry of Education’s Education Counts website is a significant step forward in helping build the reading, writing and math skills of young learners. More >>
Minister launches new TV recycling facility
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
27 September 2012 Media Statement Minister launches new TV recycling facility A recycling facility that will process up to 80,000 televisions each year has been opened by Environment Minister Amy Adams. The Auckland-based Abilities Group has used $110,000 ... More >>
NZ Registered Architects’ Board reappointment
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the reappointment of Helen Tonkin for the third time to the New Zealand Registered Architects’ Board. More >>
Film and Labelling Review Body appointments
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced eight appointments to the Film and Labelling Review Body. “I am pleased to announce that Denise Ewe, Veer Khar, Pefi Kingi, Joseph Liava’a, David Lui, Shana Malio, George Ngatai and Parmjeet ... More >>
Prisoner education and employment exceeds targets
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says targets for prisoners engaged in education and employment have been exceeded by more than 100 per cent. More >>
Reappointment to Engineers Council
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced Sharyn Westlake has been reappointed as a member of the Chartered Professional Engineers Council. More >>
Dunne: Govt Tightens Financial Arrangements Rules
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Revenue Thursday 27 September 2012 Media Statement Dunne: Govt Tightens Financial Arrangements Rules Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today that the Government will move swiftly to tighten the rules relating to financial ... More >>
Dunne: lease inducements changes reflect feedback
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Thursday 27 September 2012 Media Statement Dunne: lease inducements changes reflect feedback Lease inducement payments by commercial landlords to tenants will be made taxable, but with some important changes as a result of the recent consultation process, ... More >>
