New Zealand Government

New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 1360]

Tariana Turia Speech: Community and Voluntary Sector

Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government

Your Excellencies, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, Governor-General of New Zealand and Lady Susan Satyanand; The Trustees and staff of Wellington Community Trust; our wonderful community leaders, and their equally remarkable families and friends. More >>

Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3); 2nd Reading

Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government

Today is an auspicious day in which to be speaking to this second reading of the aquaculture legislation amendment bill (no 3). More >>

Improved ACC disputes resolution announced

Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government

Dispute Resolution Services Limited (DRSL) is to become an independent Crown Company on 1 July 2011 as part of the Government's reforms to improve New Zealand's system of accident compensation, ACC Minister Nick Smith announced today at a conference ... More >>

Aquaculture Amendment Bill (No. 3) has second reading

Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government

The second reading of the Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3) brings legislation to promote investment, reduce costs and uncertainty and ensure managed growth within environmental limits one step closer, says Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Phil ... More >>

Regulatory forbearance to be replaced

Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government

Regulatory forbearance on wholesale prices for the ultra-fast broadband network will be replaced with contractual mechanisms that would apply if the Commerce Commission regulates prices lower than those contracted, Communications and Information Technology ... More >>

Three Treaty Settlement Bills Pass First Reading

Tuesday, 17 May 2011, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Three bills, which will give effect to just and durable historical Treaty settlements for Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Pāhauwera and Ngati Maniapoto’s interests in the Waipa River, passed their first reading in the House of Representatives today. More >>

Winter Heat Progress Encouraging

Tuesday, 17 May 2011, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he’s pleased with progress being made by Fletcher Construction to replace the primary heat source in earthquake damaged homes. More >>

Additional Support for Christchurch Schools

Tuesday, 17 May 2011, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Education Minister Anne Tolley have announced that full pre-earthquake operational funding for Christchurch schools is to be extended until the end of the year. More >>

Views now sought on give way rule changes

Tuesday, 17 May 2011, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Public consultation is now underway on the proposed changes to the give way rule. More >>

Joyce on TEC funding recovery from ITOs

Tuesday, 17 May 2011, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says the recovery of funds from industry training organisations that are not meeting the reporting requirements for that funding is about ensuring value for taxpayers’ money. More >>

Groser to meet trade counterparts at APEC

Tuesday, 17 May 2011, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Tim Groser will meet with his international counterparts in the United States this week at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade. More >>

McCully visits United States & Secretary Of State

Tuesday, 17 May 2011, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully is travelling to the United States today to meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other Obama Administration officials. More >>

HIF Funding Delivers More Affordable Housing

Monday, 16 May 2011, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Housing Minister Phil Heatley has announced the latest round of Housing Innovation Fund (HIF) application successes. More >>

Applications Called for PM’s Pacific Youth Awards

Monday, 16 May 2011, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu is calling on young Pacific people to apply for the Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards, which recognise creativity, leadership, innovation and inspiration. More >>

New appointment to the Lotteries Commission Board

Monday, 16 May 2011, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Internal Affairs Minister Hon Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Tony Mossman as a Member of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission Board. “Mr Mossman is a Havelock North-based chartered accountant and Director. His accounting skills and long involvement ... More >>

New Zealand Government