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FMA tiered levy system introduced
Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
New levies for the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), External Reporting Board (XRB), and a new fee structure for the Companies Office have been announced by Commerce Minister, Craig Foss. More >>
Extra $4 million to increase organ donation
Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 6 June 2012 Media Statement Extra $4 million to increase organ donation More >>
Tariana Turia: Launch of the Elevator Group
Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
I firstly want to acknowledge Neil Porteous, your Chief Executive; Tricia Fitzgerald, your Chair; Paul Stoneman – the Manager of Workforce Industries – and most of all the Workforce team members; the Elevator Group Board and staff and friends of ... More >>
Transit of Venus centre of big week for NZ science
Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Today’s Transit of Venus provides the ideal opportunity to discuss the important role of science in New Zealand’s future, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Disciplined spending as tax revenue improves
Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Ongoing spending discipline and a better than forecast tax revenue have led to an improvement in the Government’s financial statements for the 10 months to 30 April, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Health and safety review taskforce appointed
Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson has announced the membership of an independent taskforce that will undertake the first wide-ranging strategic review of the workplace health and safety system in 20 years. More >>
Prime Minister welcomes Hobbit world premiere
Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the news that the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey movie will be held in Wellington on Wednesday 28 November 2012. More >>
Villa Maria wins Supreme Green Ribbon Award
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 9:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for the Environment 5 June 2012 Media statement Villa Maria wins Supreme Green Ribbon Award Environment Minister Amy Adams has tonight announced that Auckland-based winery Villa Maria Estate is the Supreme Winner of the Green ... More >>
Government targets predatory share offers
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today welcomed targeted consultation ahead of the introduction of new measures to rein in unsolicited ‘predatory’ share offers. More >>
Coromandel is open for business
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Business owners and entrepreneurs who are struggling with the high costs of operating in Auckland should look at the Coromandel as a viable alternative for investment, says MP Scott Simpson. More >>
Appointment to Building Practitioners Board
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has announced the appointment of Richard Merrifield to the Building Practitioners Board. More >>
Partnership arrangement signed with NATO
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key and NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen today signed a partnership arrangement to maintain and strengthen the strong co-operation that New Zealand has developed with NATO. More >>
Minister congratulates those in the Queen's Awards
Monday, 4 June 2012, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Disability Issues, Hon Tariana Turia, has commended the persons with disabilities honoured in the Queens Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours for 2012. “ Gary Williams from Christchurch (MNZM) was a dedicated CE of Disabled Persons ... More >>
PM pays tribute to Sir Brian Talboys
Monday, 4 June 2012, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 4 June 2012 Media Statement PM pays tribute to Sir Brian Talboys More >>
Queen's Birthday Honours List
Monday, 4 June 2012, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours List 2012 The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee, to make the following appointments to The Order of New Zealand: ... More >>
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act Review Announced
Sunday, 3 June 2012, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
An expert panel will review Te Ture Whenua Māori Act with a view to unlocking the economic potential of Māori land for its beneficiaries, while preserving its cultural significance for future generations. More >>
Deed of Settlement signed with Raukawa
Saturday, 2 June 2012, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 2 June 2012 Media Statement Deed of Settlement signed with Raukawa The Crown has signed a Deed of Settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Raukawa at Aotearoa ... More >>
Minister welcomes Food Forum decision
Saturday, 2 June 2012, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
2 June 2012 Media Statement Minister welcomes Food Forum decision Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson has welcomed a decision by the trans-Tasman Legislative and Governance Forum on Food Regulation that could help innovative food businesses develop new foods ... More >>
Computer infrastructure deal saves up to $250 million
Friday, 1 June 2012, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says a computer infrastructure deal signed off by the Department of Internal Affairs will save taxpayers up to $250 million over the next ten years. More >>
Minister meets landowners about Maungatautari
Friday, 1 June 2012, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson and local MP Louise Upston have had a very constructive and useful meeting today with local landowners which would help inform negotiations on the role of Maungatautari reserve in historical Treaty settlements, ... More >>
