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Dunne: Global Forum rates NZ tax co-operation highly
Friday, 3 June 2011, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
An international report issued by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes gives New Zealand’s tax administration a high pass mark measured against international standards, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said ... More >>
Partnerships key to better biosecurity system
Friday, 3 June 2011, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity Minister David Carter has reiterated the Government’s commitment to Government Industry Agreements (GIA) in a round of meetings with leading industry representatives this week. Mr Carter says strengthened partnerships between industry ... More >>
Speech: Opening of the Whanau Wellness Centre
Friday, 3 June 2011, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Hawkes Bay Hauora Collective Whanau Ora; Te Roopu Huihuinga Hauora Trust; Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri I have been so excited about the opportunity to open Te Roopu Huihuinga Hauora Trust Whanau Wellness Centre. What a fabulous name to wear with pride – ... More >>
$7.3 million for new sexual health initiatives
Friday, 3 June 2011, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2011 delivers $7.3 million of reprioritised funding over four years to drive more effective, more efficient services for sexual and reproductive health. “This will deliver improved sexual and reproductive health for New Zealanders,” says ... More >>
Stories from health, closer to home, launched today
Friday, 3 June 2011, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
* a rural woman with lung and heart disease managing her symptoms from home with a tele-health monitor and; More >>
Coleman: Refugee Resettlement Forum
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to be here and thank you for inviting me to speak at this year’s National Refugee Resettlement Forum. It’s the third year that I’ve spoken at the Forum and I know how informative and rewarding this session is for the various ... More >>
Smith: EDS National Conference – The Bluegreen Agenda
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
I commend the Environment Defence Society on this conference, this year, focusing on coasts and the sea. It has become the premier annual think tank on how New Zealand can improve its environmental management. I acknowledge Garry, Raewyn and the executive ... More >>
Coleman: Study Auckland Conference
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Export education is an industry that has the potential for major growth, and has been identified as such by the Prime Minister. As a Government, we are working across portfolios to identify ways to better support the industry. More >>
Minister attending Shangri-La, ISAF meetings
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Singapore, Israel and Europe for a range of meetings in both his portfolios. More >>
No room for complacency on the roads
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says there is no room for complacency on the roads as we head into Queens Birthday weekend. More >>
Passenger Security Charges Reduced Further
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
A re-forecast of the Aviation Security Service’s costs and higher-than-expected revenue means that passenger security charges can be reduced further over the next two years, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Cabinet makes further decisions on securities law
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced further Cabinet decisions on the review of securities law. More >>
Tamaki Transformation Programme forward
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Board is set to take the Government and Auckland Council’s aspirations to transform Tamaki forward More >>
NZ appointments to Afghanistan
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 2 June 2011 Media Statement NZ appointments to Afghanistan . More >>
Minister opens Gisborne probation centre
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Gisborne Community Probation Service (CPS) centre will enable a bigger team of probation officers to better manage community offenders in the area, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Countdown to a million for flu immunisation
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 2 June 2011 Media statement Countdown to a million for flu immunisation More >>
Appointments to Advisory Committee on Official Statistics
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson today announced five appointments and four reappointments to the Advisory Committee on Official Statistics (ACOS). More >>
Government simplifying wine excise tax rules
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister David Carter and Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today announced changes to wine excise tax regulations which will benefit more than half the country's wineries. More >>
New Zealand and Australian seniors to share discounts
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Discounts for seniors are set to go trans-Tasman with Senior Citizens Minister John Carter announcing reciprocal arrangements for the SuperGold Card with Australian state and territorial governments. More >>
Environmental Protection Authority board announced
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Board of the new Environmental Protection Authority was today announced by Environment Minister Nick Smith at the Environment Defence Society Conference in Auckland. More >>
