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Dunne: lower NRWT rates for business with Mexico, Chile
Friday, 12 August 2011, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced new, lower non-resident withholding tax rates on dividends and royalty payments under New Zealand’s double tax agreements with Chile and Mexico. More >>
SecurityWorkers urged to apply for licenses under new system
Friday, 12 August 2011, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Justice Nathan Guy is urging workers in the security industry to apply for a license or certificate of approval by the end of August. “New legislation means that crowd controllers and personal guards are required to hold a licence or ... More >>
PM welcomes kick-start for CBD retail
Friday, 12 August 2011, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal's commitment to help the city's CBD retailers kick-start their businesses ahead of summer. More >>
Refurbished Pukekohe Police station opens
Friday, 12 August 2011, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
A $2 million refurbishment of Pukekohe Police Station will enable Police to better serve their community, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
McCully: Queens Wharf programme for RWC
Friday, 12 August 2011, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
More than 40 New Zealand bands and musicians, themed family weekends and events to showcase the best of New Zealand innovation will feature in the activities programme on Queens Wharf in Auckland during Rugby World Cup 2011. More >>
State farewell for Governor-General
Friday, 12 August 2011, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced details of the state farewell that will be held for the Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, when he completes his term of office next week. More >>
Turia Speech: Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Awards
Friday, 12 August 2011, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Your Excellencies, the Governor General of New Zealand, the Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Susan Satyanand, members of the Trust Board, Chief Executive Brendan Boyle, Fellows and welcomed guests. More >>
Greater protection for child victims of family violence
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed Parliament’s unanimous passing of a law to protect child victims of family violence. The Child and Family Protection Bill (which was split into three bills for third reading) focuses on keeping children ... More >>
New Ambassador to Philippines
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to the Philippines will be career diplomat Reuben Levermore, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully announced today. "The Philippines is an important trading partner for New Zealand. It is our 13th largest export market ... More >>
$4 million for high-tech mapping programme
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
High-tech mapping of New Zealand’s forests, pastures, rivers and cities will result from a research programme announced today by Environment Minister Nick Smith and Science and Innovation Minister Wayne Mapp. The Government will give $1 million a ... More >>
Unanimous support for final piece of electoral law reform
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the completion of the Government’s reform of the electoral system, after Parliament voted unanimously to pass the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Bill (No 2). “I’m pleased that the Government’s ... More >>
New members for National Health Committee
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced five new members of the National Health Committee. The new members of the Committee are: • Craig Climo, the Chief Executive Officer of Waikato DHB • Ross Laidlaw, a retired lawyer and businessman from Wanaka ... More >>
Minister congratulates siege officers
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today congratulated eight Police officers who received awards or citations for their actions during the Napier siege in May 2009. The officers were recognised for their roles during the siege which began with the fatal shooting ... More >>
Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal Chairperson Named
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
District Court Judge Paul Barber has been appointed chairperson of the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal, Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. The Disciplinary Tribunal was established under the Real Estate Agents Act ... More >>
Tony Ryall - Reduction in State agencies confirmed
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced final decisions on changes that will further reduce the number of government agencies, State Services Minister Tony Ryall announced today. “These changes will provide greater value for money, reduce duplication and improve ... More >>
Bill to get legal aid growth under control introduced
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill which tackles unaffordable growth in legal aid while ensuring access to justice was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power. Mr Power said the current legal aid system is unsustainable, with expenditure rising from $111 ... More >>
Draft recovery plan for Christchurch CBD released
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee today welcomed the Christchurch City Council's release of its draft recovery plan for the Christchurch central business district. The draft CBD Recovery Plan details more than 70 projects, including 10 ... More >>
Peter Dunne at launch of ASIST Suicide Prevention Programme
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to be here today to celebrate developing the world’s first bicultural ASIST tool and the launch of Lifeline’s new SafeTALK campaign. This is an exciting day for you all as it sees the culmination of a great deal of ... More >>
5th Birthday Celebrations of the Napier Community House
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
When I opened my diary and saw that I was going to a fifth birthday celebration I had to say I was quite excited I was even more pleased when I saw that the celebration was in Ikaroa Rawhiti – specifically the Hawkes Bay. Fifth birthdays are a tremendous ... More >>
EDs performance praised by Minister
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has opened the New Zealand Emergency Department Conference in Taupo today, and told guests that the latest health target result for Shorter Stays in Emergency Departments (EDs) reflects well on all involved. More >>
