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Four Treaty settlement bills pass third readings
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The House today unanimously passed four bills giving effect to historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements for the Maraeroa A and B blocks, Ngāti Mākino, Rongowhakaata and Ngai Tāmanuhiri. More >>
Gambling Commission Reappointments
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Tremain Minister Internal Affairs 26 July 2012 Media Statement Gambling Commission Reappointments Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced the reappointment of two members of the Gambling Commission – Graeme Reeves as ... More >>
High Court Judge appointed
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland lawyer Sarah Janine Katz has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Justice Katz graduated from the University of Otago in 1987 and went on to complete an LLM at the University of London, graduating ... More >>
Court of Appeal Judge appointed
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Christine Ruth French has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal, Attorney General Christopher Finlayson announced today. In 2008 Justice French was appointed a Judge of the High Court, based in Christchurch. More >>
Supreme Court Judge appointed
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Attorney-General 26 July 2012 Media Statement Supreme Court Judge appointed Justice Susan Glazebrook has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Speech: Turia - Ngāti Makino Claims Settlement Bill
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
10.30am Thursday 26 July 2012 SPEECH Ngāti Makino Claims Settlement Bill I move, That the Ngāti Mākino Claims Settlement Bill be now read a third time . Matawhaura te maunga Rotoehu te moana Whakahau te tangata Makino te iwi Ka nui te mihi ki a ... More >>
Deputy Chief Censor reappointment
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Tremain Minister of Internal Affairs 26 July 2012 Media Statement Deputy Chief Censor reappointment Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced the reappointment of Nicola McCully as the Deputy Chief Censor of Film and Literature ... More >>
Feedback sought on taxing lease inducement payments
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the release today of an Inland Revenue tax policy consultation paper on tax issues around cash payments made by commercial landlords to tenants. More >>
Amended fishing boat rule reflects safety and industry needs
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to the Maritime Rule covering the design and construction of fishing boats, and the equipment used on them, will improve safety, lift compliance and better meet the needs of the fishing industry, says Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges. More >>
Minister welcomes report on Official Information Act law
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has welcomed a Law Commission report that recommends modernising law that controls government openness and transparency. The first major review of the Official Information Act 1982 and the Local Government Official Information ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Kia Rite Kia Ora Graduation
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Wednesday 25 July 2012 SPEECH Speech at Kia Rite Kia Ora Graduation Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 11.45am, 25 June, 2012 [CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY - Delivered on behalf of the Minister by Te Ururoa Flavell MP for Waiariki] Nau mai, ... More >>
Families Commission Bill Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development Minister of Youth Affairs 25 July 2012 Media Statement More >>
Government Scheme Increases Recycling On Farms
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Government Scheme Increases Recycling On Farms More than 650 tonnes of plastic farm waste has been recycled nationwide during the past year thanks to a government-funded scheme, Environment Minister Amy Adams says. Under the product stewardship scheme, ... More >>
Collins Comments
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
I was privileged to visit China recently as Minister for Justice and Minister for Ethnic Affairs to discuss New Zealand’s growing relationship with China with a range of Chinese Ministers and political leaders. More >>
Postgraduates to get a taste of local businesses
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Maungakiekie MP, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, welcomes news that seventy postgraduate students will have the opportunity to work as internes in four of Maungakiekie’s leading innovative businesses. More >>
Local MP welcomes Urban Redevelopment Company
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Maungakiekie MP, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, welcomes the signing of a Heads of Agreement today by the Government and the Auckland Council to jointly form New Zealand’s first Urban Redevelopment Company (URC) to transform Tāmaki (including Glen Innes, ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Association of Blind Citizens
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 10:32 pm | New Zealand Government
4.30pmTuesday 24 July 2012 SPEECH Speech to the Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand West Foyer, Parliament Buildings Nga mihi ki a tatou katoa, i roto i tenei wiki whakahirahira – te wiki o te reo Maori. I want to acknowledge my parliamentary ... More >>
Company registration bill passes first reading
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 10:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Craig Foss Minister of Commerce 24 July 2012 Media Statement Company registration bill passes first reading A Bill aimed at tightening the criteria for company registration passed its first reading in parliament today, says Commerce Minister Craig Foss The ... More >>
High Court decision won’t hinder recovery
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 10:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery 24 July 2012 Media Statement High Court decision won’t hinder recovery Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says today’s decision by his Honour Justice Chisholm to ... More >>
Key: Australia & NZ School of Government annual conference
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak at your annual conference. I understand this is the first time the conference has been held in New Zealand, so I’d like to extend a warm welcome to those of you who are visiting our country. More >>
