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Dunne: Tax bills pass into law

Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government

Two tax bills guided through Parliament by Revenue Minister Peter Dunne have now been enacted. More >>

Inaugural board of Education New Zealand appointed

Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce has today confirmed four further appointments to the establishment Board of Education New Zealand - the new Crown Agency established to support and grow New Zealand's export education sector. More >>

EQC's earthquake liability revised upwards

Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government

The Earthquake Commission (EQC) has increased its estimated Canterbury earthquakes liability by about $4 billion to $7.1 billion, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

New Zealanders can have confidence in EQC

Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says Cantabrians affected by the past year's seismic events and all other New Zealanders should have no concerns about their Earthquake Commission (EQC) claims being settled in full. More >>

Peter Dunne Speech: Address to NZ Drug Foundation

Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Peter Dunne Associate Minister of Health Speech Address to NZ Drug Foundation Symposium on Addiction Treatment Issues Te Papa, Wellington 9.00am, Tuesday 30 August 2011 More >>

Record elective surgery tops Q4 health results

Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government

The national health target results for the final quarter of the 2010/11 year show record numbers of kiwi patients accessing elective surgery, among other improvements in key areas of the public health service. More >>

New resource will lift Māori student success - Sharples

Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government

A new resource launched today will help improve Māori student achievement by strengthening the cultural awareness and skills of teachers in schools and early childhood education services, says Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples. More >>

Govt approves Telecom's asset allocation plan

Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government

The government has approved Telecom's plan to split its assets after structural separation - the first major step in Telecom's proposed demerger process. More >>

Energy Strategy sets direction for NZ’s energy future

Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Energy Strategy and the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy released today by the Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata, show an energy future that delivers for all New Zealanders. More >>

Interim Social Housing Unit Director appointed

Monday, 29 August 2011, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Housing Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the appointment of interim Social Housing Unit (SHU) Director, Michael Pead. "The establishment of the SHU and Michael’s appointment is an important step towards implementing Government’s aim of achieving ... More >>

Motutapu and Rangitoto declared pest-free

Monday, 29 August 2011, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Motutapu and Rangitoto islands have been officially declared pest-free wildlife sanctuaries following a successful eradication programme that first started 20 years ago, Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson announced today. More >>

Bluff bliss for Rugby World Cup visitors

Monday, 29 August 2011, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Phil Heatley says a one-off extension to the Bluff oyster season will give Rugby World Cup supporters the chance to savour one of New Zealand’s most treasured delicacies. More >>

Interim Social Housing Unit Director Appointed

Monday, 29 August 2011, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Housing Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the appointment of interim Social Housing Unit (SHU) Director, Michael Pead. More >>

Comprehensive clinical assessments coming for rest homes

Monday, 29 August 2011, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has announced an $11 million partnership with the country's rest homes to further improve rest home care. Health Minister Tony Ryall said new technology will be rolled out across rest homes to support regular, uniform, comprehensive clinical ... More >>

Student loans: Over 50,000 overseas debtors targeted

Monday, 29 August 2011, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government

A successful government pilot programme to recover debt from student loan holders living overseas will be expanded to target a further 50,000 debtors in Australia and the United Kingdom, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce and Revenue ... More >>

Gill Cox appointed to NZTA Board

Monday, 29 August 2011, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of Gill Cox to the Board of the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). More >>

Doubling the number of new Trades Academies

Monday, 29 August 2011, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that the number of new Trades Academies is to double, keeping even more 16 and 17 year olds engaged in education and practical skills training, who would otherwise be at risk of dropping out of the system. More >>

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