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Bill to tackle legal aid growth passes first reading
Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power is encouraging the public to have their say on a bill which is designed to get the legal aid growth curve under control while ensuring access to justice. More >>
Regional Economic Integration Initiatives in Asia-Pacific
Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
I would like to thank the Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, and the China Academy of Social Sciences, for the opportunity to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by economic integration in the Asia-Pacific. More >>
Sir Paul a Great Friend to Pacific Peoples
Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Kua tau e au te taua lelei, kua taunuku kite hini, kua fakatalitali mai la mo oku te pale o te amiotonu. Many Pacific peoples will share the nation’s grief at the death of Sir Paul Reeves, acting Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Hon Tariana Turia ... More >>
Minister welcomes pay settlement
Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the school support staff pay settlement which has been announced today. “I want to congratulate the bargaining teams from the Ministry of Education and the NZEI for reaching this agreement,” says Mrs Tolley. ... More >>
Photographs, drawings in Victim Impact Statements
Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Photographs and drawings will be allowed to be submitted in Victim Impact Statements as part of an overhaul of victims rights, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. The provision is included in the wide-ranging Victims of Crime Reform Bill ... More >>
Vulnerable people to benefit from information sharing
Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill that improves the sharing of personal information between agencies was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power. The Privacy (Information Sharing) Bill responds to the Law Commission’s review of the Privacy Act in regards to information ... More >>
Working closer to protect children
Monday, 15 August 2011, 7:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett joined Police, District Health Board and Ministry of Social Development representatives to sign a new agreement to strengthen child protection. “A cross-government approach to child protection was a key recommendation ... More >>
Cabinet to meet in Christchurch
Monday, 15 August 2011, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced that, to recognise the anniversary of the first Canterbury earthquake, Cabinet will meet in Christchurch on Monday 5 September. This will be the first time Cabinet has met outside Wellington in 16 years. The last was ... More >>
New grants highlight importance of science and innovation
Monday, 15 August 2011, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A new round of technology grants to 19 businesses emphasizes the importance the Government attach to Research, Science and Technology, says Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Wayne Mapp. The $50 million in Technology Development Grants are the second round ... More >>
Whanau Ora E-Booklet launched
Monday, 15 August 2011, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Whanau Ora Tariana Turia today launched the Whanau Ora E-Booklet at the first gathering of Whanau Ora provider collectives in Auckland [Whanau Ora: Transforming our futures]. More >>
Minister marks anniversary of VJ Day
Monday, 15 August 2011, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Sixty-six years after Japan signed the Armistice that marked the end of World War II, New Zealanders still have immense gratitude to those who fought in the conflict, Veterans' Affairs Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
Falls cost New Zealanders millions each year
Monday, 15 August 2011, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Home injuries cost New Zealanders $537 million last year, says the Associate Minister for ACC, Hekia Parata. More >>
Open data will benefit public, economy - English
Monday, 15 August 2011, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is encouraging state sector agencies to release more of their data online that has a high potential value to the public and the economy. More >>
PM announces State Funeral for Sir Paul Reeves
Monday, 15 August 2011, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says the State Funeral for Sir Paul Reeves will be held Thursday in Auckland. More >>
Welfare reforms to start with young people
Sunday, 14 August 2011, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister of Social Development and Employment Minister of Youth Affairs 14 August 2011 Media Statement Welfare reforms to start with young people More >>
PM pays tribute to Sir Paul Reeves
Sunday, 14 August 2011, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand has lost one of its greatest statesmen with the passing of Sir Paul Reeves. More >>
Winter Games show strong confidence in NZ
Saturday, 13 August 2011, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
Hon David Carter Acting Minister for Economic Development Media Statement Winter Games show strong confidence in NZ More >>
Speech: Turia - He ara whakamua, pathways forward
Friday, 12 August 2011, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Nga Ngaru Hauora o Aotearoa; Te Kaunihera o Nga Neehi Maori and Te Roopu Mate Huka o Aotearoa : Hui a Tau 2011 He ara whakamua, pathways forward : Maori mai, Maori atu Novotel Tainui, Hamilton More >>
New website captures Canterbury earthquake stories
Friday, 12 August 2011, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister, Christopher Finlayson, today announced the launch of Quake Stories, a website for people to share their experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes. More >>
Dunne: NZ-Turkey double tax agreement in force
Friday, 12 August 2011, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the coming into force of the new double tax agreement between New Zealand and Turkey, saying the agreement “is good news for businesses and investors in both countries”. More >>
