Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 1306]
New Auckland waterfront home for high-tech stars
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
A world-class facility in Auckland that will house business incubators, research and development institutions, and business development providers, was announced today by Science and Innovation Minister Wayne Mapp and Auckland Mayor Len Brown. More >>
Once-in-a-generation re-write of securities law introduced
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill which overhauls securities law to improve financial market conduct and restore investor confidence in New Zealand’s financial markets was introduced to Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power. More >>
Passchendaele essay winner congratulated
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Judith Collins today presented a $2000 education grant to the inaugural winner of a nationwide multimedia contest commemorating the Battle of Passchendaele. More >>
Increased focus on recruiting high-quality teachers
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced the next step in the Government’s work to attract high-calibre candidates into teaching as a career. “Effective teaching has the biggest impact on results for students, and this starts with recruiting high-quality ... More >>
Royal Commission interim report welcomed
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Recommendations in the interim report from the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission of Inquiry will support and assist the rebuild of Christchurch, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says. More >>
Royal Commission of Inquiry's interim report released
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
The interim report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Building Failure caused by Canterbury Earthquakes has been released today by the Attorney-General, Christopher Finlayson. More >>
NZ is complying with UNAMA recommendations
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 9:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Wayne Mapp Minister of Defence 11 August 2011 Media Statement NZ is complying with UNAMA recommendations New Zealand has welcomed the release of the UNAMA report on detainees in Afghanistan. “We have checked our procedures since we became aware ... More >>
Dunne: two Canterbury quake tax provisions extended
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has recognised the need for ongoing support of earthquake-ravaged Cantabrians and extended two temporary measures introduced after the September 2010 earthquake for a further year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Orange zone decisions are top priority
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
11 October 2011 Media Statement Orange zone decisions are top priority Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today convened meetings in the residential orange zone with geotechnical engineers and officials in order to get clarity around ... More >>
EQC levies rise to realistically reflect costs
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Earthquake Commission (EQC) levies will rise early next year to help rebuild the commission's Natural Disaster Fund (NDF) and to more realistically reflect EQC's operating costs, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Commitment to cutting deficit, return to surplus
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Government remains committed to halving the budget deficit this year – and again next year – before returning to surplus in 2014/15, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Greens wrong on Food Bill
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson says she is concerned that the Green Party is endorsing misinformation about the impacts of a new Food Bill. More >>
$9.4m in Govt subsidies for small communities
Monday, 10 October 2011, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved a total of $9.4 million in subsidies to improve drinking water supplies in small communities of under 5000 people. “These subsidies will help 18 territorial local authorities and 11 private supplies to providing safer ... More >>
Minister declines Te Kōhua Peak
Monday, 10 October 2011, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson has turned down a recommendation to assign the name Te Kōhua Peak to an unnamed peak located between The Remarkables and Hector Mountains in Central Otago. The recommendation was made by the New Zealand ... More >>
Minister Welcomes New Social Development Appointment
Monday, 10 October 2011, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the appointment of Murray Edridge as the new head of Family and Community Services “Mr Edridge has worked with community organisations for many years and is a well liked and highly respected leader in the ... More >>
Review of joint and several liability
Monday, 10 October 2011, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has asked the Law Commission to review how joint and several liability for defective building work is currently managed, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson said today. ‘Joint and several’ means that liability is jointly ... More >>
Retirement villages consultation released today
Monday, 10 October 2011, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
10 October 2011 Media Statement Retirement villages consultation released today Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson is urging people to have their say on a joint discussion document seeking views on limited variations to the Retirement ... More >>
Restricted Building Work confirmed
Monday, 10 October 2011, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Maurice Williamson Minister for Building and Construction 10 October 2011 Media Statement Restricted Building Work confirmed Restricted Building Work (RBW) will be introduced from next year, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson ... More >>
More films to qualify for Screen Production Incentive Fund
Monday, 10 October 2011, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to a production funding scheme will enable more New Zealand feature films to be brought to production over the next two years and will support the sustainability of the local screen industry, says Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Chris Finlayson. More >>
Minister launches Pacific Peoples Healthier Homes project
Saturday, 8 October 2011, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Acting Minister of Energy and Resources 8 October 2011 Embargoed until 11am Media Statement Minister launches Pacific Peoples Healthier Homes project The Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata, today welcomed the launch ... More >>
