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Retirement Commissioner moves to Commerce portfolio
Thursday, 12 May 2011, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is to move the Retirement Commissioner into the Commerce portfolio as part of its focus on improving financial literacy for mum and dad investors. More >>
Simon Power Speech: Progress on Fixing the Financial System
Thursday, 12 May 2011, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Simon Power Minister of Commerce Speech to Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand Inc Awards Dinner ‘Progress on Fixing the Financial System’ Auckland. More >>
Health Minister at World Health Assembly
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall will represent New Zealand at two key international health forums during May. Mr Ryall will attend the annual Commonwealth Health Ministers' Meeting in Geneva on May 15 - which this year focuses on non-communicable diseases. ... More >>
Third Reading Speech of EPA Bill
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Environmental Protection Authority Bill, the Climate Change Response Amendment Bill, the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill, the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Amendment Bill, the Ozone Layer Protection ... More >>
Labour descends into the gutter - again
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says that on a day when Labour has no answer to the National-led Government’s responsible Budget plans, it has resorted to the gutter yet again with false allegations. “In the House today, Labour has falsely asserted corrupt ... More >>
Two members re-appointed to the Valuers Registration Board
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the reappointment of Ken Taylor and Phillip Curnow to the Valuers Registration Board (VRB). The Valuers Registration Board (VRB) is an independent statutory body administered by Land Information ... More >>
PM Pre-Budget Speech: Fujitsu – Business NZ Luncheon
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to start by thanking Business New Zealand for co-hosting this lunch. More importantly, I want to thank them for the constructive role they play in representing New Zealand businesses and employers. I’d also like to thank ... More >>
PM: Budget 2011 will be responsible, affordable
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today said Budget 2011 will be responsible and measured, and ensure expensive programmes like KiwiSaver, Working for Families and interest-free student loans are affordable into the future. In a speech in Wellington, Mr Key said ... More >>
Johnston and Knight compensation for wrongful imprisonment
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to pay compensation to Phillip Johnston and Jaden Knight for their wrongful conviction and imprisonment in 2004, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. More >>
Govt’s next steps on road safety
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today released an action plan outlining the government’s next steps on road safety. More >>
Insulation project sees 100,000 homes insulated
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today cut the ribbon to the 100,000th house to have benefited from the Government's home insulation and heating programme, Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart. More >>
Bill to further protect children passes first reading
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
A bill which strengthens the Crimes Act to protect children from violence, sexual offending, and neglect passed its first reading in Parliament last night with wide support. More >>
Georgina te Heuheu - The Delegation of the European Union
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Cunningham, Honourable Ministers, Parliamentary colleagues, Excellencies and members of the diplomatic corps, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. More >>
PM thanks Georgina te Heuheu for her service
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 6:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today thanked long-serving National MP and Minister Georgina te Heuheu for her public service after news of her retirement at the election. More >>
te Heuheu to retire from Politics
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 6:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Georgina te Heuheu Minister for Courts, Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control, Associate Minister of Māori Affairs More >>
Dunne: FIF Deemed Rate of Return Set for 2010-11
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has announced that the deemed rate of return for taxing foreign investment fund interests has been set at 8.52% for the 2010–11 income year, down from 9.12% for the previous income year. More >>
NZ-India To Realise Potential in Trade Relationship
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Anand Sharma and Trade Minister Tim Groser concluded very successful two day talks on the roadmap to propel forward the trade and economic relationship between India and New Zealand. More >>
Officers Of Parliament Budgets Approved
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
After Question Time, MPs debated a motion approving the 2011/2012 appropriations for Vote Audit, Vote Ombudsmen, and Vote Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. More >>
Budget 2011: ACC turnaround delivers taxpayer savings
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Improved performance by ACC in the Non-Earners’ Account has freed up $638 million of taxpayer funding over the next four years, Finance Minister Bill English and ACC Minister Nick Smith announced today. More >>
McCully to travel to Tonga and Cook Islands
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, is visiting Tonga and the Cook Islands this week to meet with leaders and hold talks on New Zealand’s programme of development assistance to the Pacific. More >>
