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Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill Passes
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The House this afternoon passed the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Bill, which repeals the Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Act 2010. More >>
Forestry Minister welcomes timber legality pledge
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Forestry Minister David Carter today congratulated NZ Imported Tropical Timber Group members who have committed to stopping imports of illegally sourced timber from Indonesia More >>
Temporary housing providers identified
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Department of Building and Housing (DBH) has today announced the six kiwi-based companies chosen as providers of temporary accommodation in Christchurch. More >>
Queens Wharf Cloud takes shape
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Rugby World Cup Minister, Murray McCully, has welcomed progress on the development of Queens Wharf for the Rugby World Cup 2011, and confirmed the range of activities that will take place on the wharf during the tournament. More >>
Prisoner positive drug tests at all-time low
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of prisoners testing positive in random drug tests is at an all-time low, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Coleman appoints new Radio New Zealand chair
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Richard Griffin as chair of the Radio New Zealand (RNZ) board. More >>
Ministers open new special education school
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Anne Tolley Minister of Education Hon Rodney Hide Associate Minister of Education 14 April 2011 Media Statement Ministers open new special education school for Wellington region Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Rodney Hide ... More >>
NZ responds to humanitarian needs of civilians in Libya
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 14 April 2011 Media Statement NZ responds to humanitarian needs of civilians in Libya Foreign Minister Murray McCully has today announced $1 million by New Zealand to support the international humanitarian ... More >>
Compensation and apology for wrongful conviction
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Compensation and apology for wrongful conviction The Government has agreed to pay $351,575 compensation to Aaron Farmer for wrongful conviction and imprisonment, the Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>
New regime for Section 92a copyright infringements
Thursday, 14 April 2011, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that puts in place a three-notice regime to deter illegal file sharing was passed in Parliament today. More >>
SPEECH: Sharples - to launch Maori language review report
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori language is our precious heritage. According to our ancestors, our language is from God, handed down by our forebears to us. This expression became like a proverb at the time when Nga Kaiwhakapumau i te Reo took a claim to the Waitangi Tribunal ... More >>
Minister welcomes Auckland Council home insulation scheme
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Minister Energy and Resources, Hekia Parata, today welcomed Auckland Council’s introduction of a special rates scheme to encourage people in the region to insulate their homes. More >>
Ten thousand young people on the job
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Job Ops has given ten thousand young people the chance to learn on the job skills and work ethic says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. The Job Opportunities Package, first announced in 2009 and then expanded in 2010, provides employers with ... More >>
Wide support for bill to complete establishment of new EC
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the Justice and Electoral Committee’s unanimous report to Parliament on a bill which completes the amalgamation of electoral agencies. The Electoral (Administration) Amendment Bill (No. 2) transfers the functions ... More >>
Education Bill brings greater accountability
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Education Amendment Bill (no. 4), which last night passed its first reading in Parliament, brings changes to the oversight of private training establishments (PTEs) involved in export education which will result in higher standards and greater accountability, ... More >>
Stronger biosecurity protection with FarmsOnLine
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity Minister David Carter says biosecurity protection for farmers and growers is further strengthened with the official launch today of FarmsOnLine, a comprehensive database of rural properties. Farm location, ownership and land use registered in ... More >>
Changes in ACC announced
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced the appointments of former Commerce Commission Chair Paula Rebstock and actuary Jill Spooner to the eight-member ACC Board. “These new three-year appointments are about ensuring there is a diverse range of skills ... More >>
Speech : Auditor Regulation and External Reporting Bill
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to this Auditor Regulation and External Reporting Bill at its second reading. The Bill strengthens the regulation of practitioners who carry out audits of issuer. It will require the New Zealand Institute of Chartered ... More >>
Simon Power hands over SOEs portfolio
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says senior Minister Simon Power has handed over the State Owned Enterprises portfolio to Tony Ryall. “Mr Power approached me yesterday indicating that because of his impending retirement from Parliament, this change should be made,” ... More >>
Power to relinquish SOEs portfolio
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for SOEs, Simon Power, confirms that he has relinquished the SOEs portfolio, effective at noon today. "This was my decision, and is based purely around my transition to private life after the election." He says it was a necessary step to ensure there ... More >>
