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Annual budget deficit forecast to reach $16.7b
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s operating deficit before gains and losses is expected to reach around $16.7 billion for the year to 30 June, as forecast in the Budget last month, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
NZ ratifies South Pacific Fisheries Convention
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand today ratified a new Convention to manage fisheries in the South Pacific, says Foreign Minister Murray McCully and Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley. Under the Convention, a new South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management ... More >>
New Chief for the Employment Relations Authority
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Chief of the Employment Relations Authority has been appointed by Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. Alastair Dumbleton will lead the organisation through to May 2015. “The ERA is a very valuable part of New Zealand’s employment relations ... More >>
Dunne welcomes gambling services value-for-money review
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today welcomed a Health Ministry Value-for-Money Review of problem gambling services that found they were innovative, well designed and with good coverage of the most at-risk groups. More >>
Comment for Watson's exercise of Royal prerogative of mercy
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The legal representatives of convicted murderer Scott Watson will be given the opportunity to comment on Kristy McDonald QC’s report on his application for the exercise of the Royal prerogative of mercy, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. More >>
Government welcomes report on 1080
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has welcomed the report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment on the use of 1080 as the most effective tool available for pest management in New Zealand. More >>
Welfare numbers decline - Bennett
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
The total number of people on welfare dropped by 2,295 in the last month says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
MultiProof Service criteria expanded
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
MultiProof regulations have been broadened to accommodate a wider range of building designs, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson said today. More >>
Camera Requirements For Chch Taxis Deferred
Tuesday, 7 June 2011, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has agreed to delay the implementation of new safety requirements for Christchurch taxi operators, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Appointments to new Legal Aid Tribunal announced
Tuesday, 7 June 2011, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today announced the 14 members of the new Legal Aid Tribunal, which comes into effect on 1 July. More >>
Government launches cyber security strategy
Tuesday, 7 June 2011, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, has today launched a new strategy to improve New Zealand's protection against cyber threats. More >>
Minister Foss: Backing the Bay
Tuesday, 7 June 2011, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
National's Tukituki MP Craig Foss has been made a Minister outside Cabinet in John Key's Government. More >>
Craig Foss to be new Minister outside Cabinet
Tuesday, 7 June 2011, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced that Craig Foss would be appointed as a new Minister outside Cabinet to take over the portfolios of retiring Minister John Carter. "I want to record again my thanks to John Carter for his work as a Minister ... More >>
Turia expresses dismay at spate of fires
Tuesday, 7 June 2011, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
MP for Te Tai Hauauru, Tariana Turia, has expressed her sympathies to the whanau of Ngati Manomano associated with the marae, Taumata o te Ra in Halcombe, Feilding; and the whanau of Ngati Porou, Te-Whanau A Apanui, Aitanga A Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, ... More >>
Funding for regional television’s digital switch
Monday, 6 June 2011, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
An $850,000 assistance package to help regional television broadcasters make the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting was announced today by Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Minister pays tribute to D-Day veterans
Monday, 6 June 2011, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins Minister of Veterans’ Affairs 6 June 2011 Media Statement Minister pays tribute to D-Day veterans More >>
The 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours
Monday, 6 June 2011, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
DNZM (Dame Companion of the Order) Rosemary Anne Horton, QSO, QSM, Auckland, for services to philanthropy. Dr Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira, CNZM, Hamilton, for services to the Maori language KNZM (Knight Companion of the Order) David John Graham, CBE, ... More >>
Govt supports environmental champions
Sunday, 5 June 2011, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s sports clubs will have the incentive to reduce their environmental impact, thanks to a $300,000 grant to Project Litefoot from the Government’s Community Environment Fund, Environment Minister Nick Smith announced today. More >>
2011 Green Ribbon Award finalists announced
Sunday, 5 June 2011, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
To mark World Environment Day Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced the 29 finalists for the 2011 Green Ribbon Awards which honour outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand's environment. More >>
'Accessibility on the Agenda'
Saturday, 4 June 2011, 8:30 pm | New Zealand Government
'Accessibility on the Agenda' Release Saturday 4 June 2011 Minister of Disability Issues Minister, Tariana Turia, has commended the initiative and the leadership of Nelson advocates for people with disabilities in placing the issue of accessibility ... More >>
