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Benefit numbers decline in February
Friday, 9 March 2012, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says the number of people on benefits fell by more than 21,000 in the last month. More >>
Speech: Ngati Whatua Orakei Claims Settlement Bill
Friday, 9 March 2012, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
I move, That the Ngāti Manuhiri Claims Settlement Bill and the Ngāti Whātua Orākei Claims Settlement Bill be now read a first time. E ngā uri o Tuperiri, e ngā kanohi maha o Tāōū, o Ngāoho o, Te Uringutu, nā, e Ngāti Whatua o Orakei whānui, ... More >>
Minister to Attend Summit on the Teaching Profession
Friday, 9 March 2012, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister, Hekia Parata, will attend the second International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) in New York next week. More >>
Minister Applauds Stadium Progress
Friday, 9 March 2012, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
With just 15 days to go before the Crusaders take on the Cheetahs at the new Christchurch Stadium, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has praised contractors for the remarkable feat of building a 17,000-seat facility in less than 100 days. ... More >>
Government announces new appointments
Friday, 9 March 2012, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has appointed board members to two new Crown companies - Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd and Crown Asset Management Ltd – and reappointed Reserve Bank chairman, Arthur Grimes. More >>
Celebrating Pacific Cultures
Friday, 9 March 2012, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Pacific Island Affairs 9 March 2012 Pacific Island Affairs Minister, Hekia Parata, will this weekend encourage Pacific communities across the country to celebrate their diverse cultures and be proud of what they offer. ... More >>
Dunne: Deferral Of Application Date Would Help Business
Friday, 9 March 2012, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has invited the Finance and Expenditure Committee to consider deferring the application date affecting GST payments on late payment penalties to allow affected businesses time to change their systems. “The Taxation (Annual ... More >>
Unemployed Cantabrians To Work In The Red Zone
Friday, 9 March 2012, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Social Development Minister Paula Bennett have announced a “Working InZone” programme to get unemployed Cantabrians working in the region’s residential red zone.“Funding of more than $770,000 will ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Maraeroa A and B Block Claim
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 9:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Cognate Bill: Maraeroa A and B Block Claim Settlement Bill and Maraeroa A and B Block Incorporation Bill First Reading Speech; Hon Tariana Turia Thursday 8 March 2012; 5.30pm Mr Speaker, I move that the Maraeroa A and B Blocks Incorporation Bill ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Rongowhakaata Claims Settlement Bill
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 8:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Rongowhakaata Claims Settlement Bill First Reading Speech Hon Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the Maori Party Thursday 8 March 2012; 8.30pm Mr Speaker, I move that the Rongowhakaata Claims Settlement Bill be now read a first time. Mr Speaker, at the appropriate time ... More >>
Further progress resolving Treaty claims
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 8 March 2012 Media Statement Further progress resolving Treaty claims Parliament has agreed to extended sitting hours today and, if necessary, to sit on Friday 9 March to give ... More >>
Waka will sail Thames for Diamond Jubilee
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Maori Affairs 8 March 2012 Media Statement Waka will sail Thames for Diamond Jubilee More >>
Mixed Ownership Model Bill has first reading
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister for State Owned Enterprises 8 February 2012 Media Statement Mixed Ownership Model Bill has first reading More >>
Visit of Australian Foreign Minister designate Bob Carr
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 8 March 2012 Media Statement Visit of Australian Foreign Minister designate Bob Carr Australia’s Foreign Minister designate, Bob Carr, will arrive in Auckland on Friday for a two day visit, Foreign ... More >>
Dunne announces Temporary Class Drug Notice
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
A common ingredient in ‘party pills’ and some weight loss and sports performance supplements is being banned and expected to be off the market in early April, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Smith- Rio+20: The Future We Want
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning. Thank you to the organisers of today’s seminar for providing this opportunity for everyone involved in contributing to the Zero Draft Document for Rio+20 to get together and share ideas and information on these matters which are ... More >>
Oceans and Greening Growth NZ Rio+20 Priority
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s priority at the United Nations Rio+20 Summit in June will be on improving environmental management of oceans and opportunities from greening growth, Environment Minister Nick Smith said when opening the United Nations Association New Zealand ... More >>
Next steps for new public-private prison at Wiri
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
A new public-private partnership (PPP) prison at Wiri, South Auckland, will provide improved facilities, better services and a tighter focus on results, Finance Minister Bill English and Corrections Minister Anne Tolley say. More >>
Government welcomes interim Rena report
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed this morning’s release of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission’s interim report of its independent inquiry into the grounding of the container ship Rena on Astrolabe Reef on 5 October 2011. “Today’s ... More >>
More women in leadership wanted
Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew salutes the women and men who have fought for women’s rights and empowerment and who have achieved progress across all spheres of our society. More >>
