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Gisborne Court keeps pace with modernising justice system
Friday, 7 October 2011, 7:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The redeveloped Gisborne Court fitted well with the Government’s aim to bring courts and their processes into the 21st Century, Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu said today. “These latest refurbishments bring all of the court’s functions onto one ... More >>
49th Parliament passes 293 Government bills
Friday, 7 October 2011, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The 49th Parliament passed 293 Government bills, the Acting Leader of the House, Simon Power, said today. Parliament rose last night for the general election on November 26, and will be dissolved on October 20. Some 293 Government bills received the Royal ... More >>
Role of Solicitor-General and functions of Crown Law Office
Friday, 7 October 2011, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
A review will commence in October 2011 on the scope and focus of the Solicitor-General’s role and the operating model of the Crown Law Office, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Resource Management Law Association conference, Hamilton
Friday, 7 October 2011, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
There are four dimensions I want to cover this morning regarding resource management law. First up, I want to set the scene on why it matters and the context of our RMA reforms in the broader environment and economic policies of this Government. More >>
Changes proposed to RMA following earthquake report
Friday, 7 October 2011, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
A report into approvals of subdivisions in Christchurch and Kaiapoi badly affected by Canterbury's earthquakes has resulted in the Government proposing changes to the Resource Management Act to better manage the risk of natural hazards. More >>
Tariana Turia: Te Kuiti Social Sector Youth Action Plan
Friday, 7 October 2011, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
As I was driving into town today I thought to myself, wouldn’t it be great to see a ‘Welcome to Te Kuiti’ sign based on the statement on the inside cover of the Te Kuiti Action Plan. More >>
Airlift operation to assist Tuvalu drought
Friday, 7 October 2011, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister, Murray McCully, says a New Zealand and Australian airlift operation is starting from today to assist the drought stricken Tuvalu. More >>
Minister pleased with progress following legal aid report
Friday, 7 October 2011, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is satisfied with steps taken by the Law Society to address concerns about the quality of legal aid providers and is not planning to appoint an independent regulator for the profession, Justice Minister Simon Power said today. More >>
Three marine energy projects to receive funding
Friday, 7 October 2011, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata, has today announced that three marine energy projects will receive funding as part of the Government’s Marine Energy Deployment Fund. More >>
Govt increases powers to crack down on counterfeit goods
Friday, 7 October 2011, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power and Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today welcomed new powers to help crack down on people who import and sell counterfeit goods. More >>
Govt gives $1 million to environmental projects
Friday, 7 October 2011, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced more than $1 million in funding for six projects across the country and the accreditation of a new product stewardship scheme. More >>
Sleepover Wages (Settlement) Bill passed
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 10:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has welcomed Parliament's unanimous support for the Sleepover Wages (Settlement) Bill, passed today under urgency. "This Bill resolves a dispute that dates from 2007 and sets in place a responsible and affordable framework for ... More >>
Video Camera Surveillance Bill passes third reading
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The House this afternoon passed the Video Camera Surveillance (Temporary Measures) Bill, which restores the ability of Police to use covert video surveillance in investigating serious criminal offending. “Parliament’s support for this important Bill means ... More >>
Exemption will deliver over 1000 more sections
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has moved to open up more land for residential development in Kaiapoi following the announcements in June and August that around 1000 properties in the Waimakariri District had been zoned red because of severe earthquake damage. More >>
The Great TV Take Back – greater than expected
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Environment Nick Smith today announced that The Great TV Take Back campaign netted 28,000 unwanted TVs for recycling – far exceeding the Government’s expectations. The Great TV Take Back, run by The Warehouse and supported by the Government’s ... More >>
New trains on track for Auckland
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today welcomed the signing by Auckland Transport of a purchase contract for 57 new electric trains just weeks after the government sealed a rail funding and ownership deal with the region. “This is another key ... More >>
Benefit levels remain largely unchanged
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says the number of people on benefits remains high, though thousands still find work every month. “Last month more than 6,700 people cancelled their benefit because they found a job and I congratulate every ... More >>
Survey shows gender pay gap at new low
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Women’s Affairs, Hekia Parata, is delighted with the results of a survey out today which show the gender pay gap has reached an all time low. The New Zealand Income Survey shows that the gender pay gap has decreased from 10.6 per ... More >>
Chorus asked to amend and resubmit deed of undertaking
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has declined to approve Chorus's open access deed of undertaking in relation to its copper business. More >>
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill introduced
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that improves the governance and operation of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust was introduced to Parliament has been introduced to Parliament by Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson. More >>
