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Finance Minister to attend Pacific Islands Forum
Friday, 15 July 2011, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English will attend the Pacific Island Forum economic ministers’ meeting next week in Apia, Samoa. The meeting is expected to focus on how to increase growth and broaden economic activity in the region. More >>
Cook Islands pearl industry to be revived with NZ's support
Friday, 15 July 2011, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will contribute to the revitalisation of the Cook Islands pearl industry as part of a three year programme funded through the New Zealand Aid Programme, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Whare Oranga Ake opening a national milestone
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Corrections Minister Dr Pita Sharples says the openings, today and tomorrow, of the first two Whare Oranga Ake, are a milestone for New Zealand’s approach to law and order. “I believe this unique institution is going to revolutionise our ... More >>
Tobacco displays banned as NZ heads towards being smokefree
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s passing of the Smoke-free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Amendment Bill makes tobacco displays a thing of the past as New Zealand increasingly moves towards a future without tobacco. “This is a great moment for New Zealand. This ... More >>
NZ does not need more taxes and more debt
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Just as the economy is gaining momentum, the last thing New Zealand needs is more taxes and more debt, Finance Minister Bill English says “The economy is really gathering momentum, as we saw in the encouraging GDP data today showing the economy ... More >>
New appointment to ACC Board
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced the appointment of respected accountant John Meehan to the ACC Board. “John Meehan’s extensive experience in audit, risk management and governance will strengthen the eight-member Board,” Dr Smith said. “The Board ... More >>
Minister welcomes changes to criminal procedure bill
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the Justice and Electoral Select Committee’s recommended amendments to the Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill. More >>
Speech : Smokefree Environments - Tariana Turia
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
I move, that the Smoke-free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Amendment Bill be now read a third time. This Parliament can be proud of the culture of change we are advancing through this Smokefree Environments (Controls and Enforcements) Amendment ... More >>
Another strong message for organised crime
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Two major organised crime busts this week have sent gangs the message that crime won’t pay, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. Police arrested around 25 people – mostly members of the Nomads gang – in the Wellington area and seized ... More >>
PM condemns Mumbai bombings
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key is shocked and saddened at the latest terrorist attacks on the Indian city of Mumbai More than 20 people were killed and many more injured in the three bombings which happened simultaneously in Wednesday’s rush hour. Mr ... More >>
Collins to lead WWII commemoration planning
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Judith Collins will prepare a Cabinet paper on how the Government honours the service of veterans at further WWII 70th anniversary commemorations. “New Zealand owes the peace and freedom we enjoy today to the courage and sacrifice ... More >>
Ministerial inquiry into Foreign Charter Vessels
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
A Ministerial Inquiry will consider the operation of Foreign Charter Vessels (FCVs) in New Zealand’s exclusive economic zone ( EEZ ) waters. Initiated by Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Phil Heatley and Labour Minister, Kate Wilkinson, the inquiry ... More >>
Ministers English & Swan progress trans-Tasman relationship
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Considerable progress has been made in further strengthening trans-Tasman ties, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bill English and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan said. More >>
Economy growing despite impact of earthquake - English
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Despite the devastating Canterbury earthquake on 22 February, the economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the March quarter amid signs that the pace of the recovery is picking up, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
New Zealand and Samoa sign joint development agreement
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully and Samoan Prime Minister Hon Tuilaepa have today signed an agreement which sets out the priorities for New Zealand's aid and development effort in Samoa. More >>
Green light for new and improved air services agreements
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is looking to negotiate new and improved air services agreements with countries in East Asia and South America, Associate Transport Minister Nathan Guy announced today. More >>
Ultra-fast broadband launched in Hamilton
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Fibre-optic cable has been deployed to the first Hamilton business today as part of the Government's ultra-fast broadband (UFB) Initiative. More >>
New role established in NZDF leadership team
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
William Peet has been appointed to the new civilian role of Chief Operating Officer of the New Zealand Defence Force, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today. More >>
New fund good news for young tech companies
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister David Carter today launched a $30 million venture capital fund established by Wellington investment firm MOVAC, saying growth capital is essential to building export-focused, high productivity young companies. More >>
Ryall: Marmot Symposium
Wednesday, 13 July 2011, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to open your symposium this afternoon. I expect there will be a lot of interest. Not the least of which follows a call by the symposium organisers for higher taxes, significantly more regulation and lifting the age of ... More >>
