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Govt toughens rules for non-bank finance firms
Monday, 25 July 2011, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is introducing legislation to further tighten the rules for non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs) - another step in lifting investor confidence in our financial institutions, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Kohanga reo position understood - Sharples
Monday, 25 July 2011, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister of Education and Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, is assuring the whanau of kohanga reo that their concerns have been recognised, and solutions are being investigated. More >>
Law ministers' statement on Chief Judge Russell Johnson
Monday, 25 July 2011, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson, Justice Minister Simon Power and Courts Minister Georgina Te Heuheu have all expressed their shock and sorrow at the death of Chief Judge Russell Johnson, who led the District Court for the last six years. More >>
Green Paper Champions
Sunday, 24 July 2011, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development, Employment & Youth Affairs 24 July 2011 Media Statement Green Paper Champions More >>
New Zealand condemns attacks in Norway
Saturday, 23 July 2011, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Prime Minister Bill English has condemned the twin attacks that are reported to have killed at least 80 people in Norway and left many more injured. “I’m shocked and saddened at the news of the bombing and shootings,” Mr English says. ... More >>
Statement on Hon Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan ONZ
Friday, 22 July 2011, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Acting Prime Minister Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 22 July 2011 Media Statement Statement on Hon Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan ONZ More >>
Collins Comments: The future of MMP
Friday, 22 July 2011, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
This year a Referendum to decide the future of New Zealand’s voting system will be held at the same time as the 2011 General Election on 26 November. Voters will be asked two questions – firstly if they’d like to keep the MMP system and, if ... More >>
Turia Speech: Launch of Tobacco Control Research ASPIRE 2025
Friday, 22 July 2011, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Launch of Tobacco Control Research Collaboration : ASPIRE 2025 University of Otago, Wellington School of Medicine and Health sciences, Wellington More >>
Police congratulated on TUANZ award
Friday, 22 July 2011, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today congratulated the New Zealand Police on winning a major award at the Telecommunication Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) Innovation Awards in Auckland last night. More >>
Copthorne Hotel demolition contract awarded
Friday, 22 July 2011, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
The contract to demolish the Copthorne Hotel in Durham Street has been awarded, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
More Canterbury land zoned green
Friday, 22 July 2011, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
All of the Selwyn District and large parts of the Waimakariri District have now been reclassified from the white zone to the green zone, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
Calder says Handheld Lasers a clear and present danger
Friday, 22 July 2011, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
National MP Dr Cam Calder is to introduce a Members Bill to Parliament to control the use of handheld laser pointer devices. More >>
NZTA Board appointments announced
Friday, 22 July 2011, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce today announced two new appointments and two reappointments to the Board of the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). More >>
New Zealand Hosts International Climate Change Meeting
Friday, 22 July 2011, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Tim Groser, Minister Responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations, announced today that New Zealand will host a meeting of international climate change negotiators in Auckland next week. The meeting aims to accelerate progress before the next major ... More >>
PM John Key's Speech to US Chamber of Commerce in Washington
Friday, 22 July 2011, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for that introduction, Myron. And thank you to the US Chamber of Commerce for continuing to support the US/New Zealand relationship. More >>
Offender Levy nearly double projection in first year
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The $50 Offender Levy has been almost twice as successful as the Government’s most optimistic estimates. More >>
New member for Small Business Advisory Group
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister Maurice Williamson has announced the appointment of Wellington businessman Mark Whitecliffe to the Small Business Advisory Group. More >>
McCully at East Asia Summit
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully arrives in Indonesia today to meet Asia-Pacific leaders for discussions on regional security, economic integration, disaster response, and development assistance. More >>
More to do for safer roads - Joyce
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says there is no room for complacency on our roads despite the release today of a Ministry of Transport report showing a record low road toll for the past two quarters. More >>
Minister attending final justice meeting in Australia
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power is in Australia today to attend the final meeting of the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) in Adelaide. More >>
