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Working for Families credit amounts rise
Friday, 16 March 2012, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
16 March 2012 Media Statement Working for Families family tax credit and minimum family tax credit amounts rise Working for Families tax credits will increase from 1 April this year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today “This adjustment ... More >>
Benefit rates rise to meet increased living costs
Friday, 16 March 2012, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announced the annual increase in benefit payments and superannuation for more than a million Kiwis. “We passed legislation so annual increases are linked to increases in the consumer price index and keep ... More >>
Building DIY exemption welcomed
Friday, 16 March 2012, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Maurice Williamson Minister for Building and Construction 16 March 2012 Media Statement Building DIY exemption welcomed A major step towards ensuring better buildings can be built faster has been taken with Parliament passing the Building Amendment ... More >>
Speech: Dunne - Address to IFA annual conference
Friday, 16 March 2012, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Revenue Friday 16 March 2012 Speech Address to IFA annual conference Queenstown More >>
Tax policy work programme 2012/13 announced
Friday, 16 March 2012, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Tax policy work programme 2012/13 announced “A sound tax system is a good platform for Government to begin consolidating and strengthening the economy and getting on with rebuilding” says Revenue Minister Peter Dunne. More >>
Groser: Growing our Exports and the Role of China
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
First of all, on behalf of my three other Parliamentary colleagues who are with us today – the Hon Jonathan Coleman, and two new MPs, Dr Jian Yang and Maggie Barry, MP for the North Shore - I would like to acknowledge the North Harbour Club and the ... More >>
New Zealand To Host 2017 World Masters Games
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
15 March 2012 Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key officially announced today that New Zealand has won the hosting rights to the 2017 World Masters Games. "This is a significant win. This international event will draw tens of thousands ... More >>
Core Govt Administration Staff Cap Set At 36,475
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
15 March 2012 The Government has reset the cap on core government administration staff at 36,475 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, State Services Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman says. "The public service increased enormously in size under ... More >>
Challenging Results Set For Next Three-Five Years
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Bill English Minister of Finance Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of State Services 15 March 2012 The 10 results set by the Prime Minister for the public sector over the next three to five years focus on some of the biggest challenges facing New Zealand, ... More >>
New Ministry to drive business growth agenda
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will help the Government’s business growth agenda by implementing integrated policies to build a more competitive and internationally-focused economy, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Speech: John Key - Better Public Services
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
We have four priorities this term.The first is to responsibly manage the Government’s finances.We’re committed to returning the Government’s books to surplus in 2014/15 and that target is on track, despite events in Europe and the forecast slowdown in ... More >>
Govt sharpens focus on public sector results
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today outlined the next steps in the Government's programme to create a public sector that is more innovative, efficient and focused on delivering what New Zealanders want and expect. More >>
Minister urges Kiwis to learn give way rule changes
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Tremain Associate Minister of Transport 15 February 2012 Media Statement Minister urges Kiwis to learn give way rule changes More >>
Minister congratulates Air Force on 75th anniversary
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 8:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Defence 14 March 2012 Media statement Defence Minister congratulates Air Force on 75th anniversary The Minister of Defence, Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman, has formally thanked the RNZAF for its 75 years of service to ... More >>
NZ responds to food crisis in West Africa
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will provide $1 million to a United Nations food relief programme in the Sahel region of West Africa, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Tyre recycling initiative announced
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Government will provide funding of $133,000 to the Product Stewardship Foundation to explore recycling options for used tyres, Environment Minister Nick Smith announced today. More >>
Positive parenting trials launched in DHBs
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Trials are underway for a programme training child health and development professionals to support parents who want to improve their parenting skills. Health Minister Tony Ryall says "we're spending nearly $4 million over three years to trial this programme, ... More >>
PM welcomes Otago Central Rail Trail to the NZ Cycle Trail
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
14 March 2012 Media Statement PM welcomes Otago Central Rail Trail to the NZ Cycle Trail Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key has welcomed the Otago Central Rail Trail’s inclusion into Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail. The Otago ... More >>
Inaugural NZ Aotearoa Family Therapy Network Conference
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
(delivered by Dr Frances E Steinberg, Conference Convenor, on behalf of Minister Turia) Speech Tēnā rā koutou katoa More >>
Tribute to one of New Zealand's greatest sporting leaders
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 7:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister for Sport and Recreation 13 March 2012 Media Statement Tribute to one of New Zealand's greatest sporting leaders Minister for Sport and Recreation Murray McCully has paid tribute to rugby legend Jock Hobbs following the ... More >>
