Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 1376]
Minister Launches Scam Awareness Week 2011
Monday, 4 April 2011, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Consumer Affairs John Boscawen today launched Scam Awareness Week 2011 – a joint annual initiative run by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, as part of an Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce (ACFT) campaign, and focused on raising ... More >>
Quake, guarantee scheme reflected in accounts
Monday, 4 April 2011, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
A significant impact from the second Canterbury earthquake and revisions to expected Crown recoveries under the Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme are reflected in the Government’s accounts for the eight months to February. More >>
Better border protection for New Zealand
Sunday, 3 April 2011, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s border security will be strengthened following the signing of an agreement between New Zealand and Canadian immigration authorities, Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman announced today. More >>
Congratulations on well-deserved awards
Saturday, 2 April 2011, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Wayne Mapp Minister of Defence 2 April 2011 Media Statement EMBARGOED UNTIL 6am NZT SATURDAY 2 APRIL Congratulations on well-deserved awards Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has extended his warmest congratulations to the two Defence recipients ... More >>
Police recipients of bravery award congratulated
Saturday, 2 April 2011, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
EMBARGOED UNTIL 6am NZT SATURDAY 2 APRIL Police recipients of bravery award congratulated Police Minister Judith Collins has congratulated 13 Police officers who were named as recipients of New Zealand Bravery Awards today. Thirteen of the Police award winners ... More >>
Positive ageing progress measured
Friday, 1 April 2011, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A summary of progress on New Zealand’s Positive Ageing Strategy can now be viewed at a single online source ( http://positiveageing.msd.govt.nz ), Senior Citizens Minister John Carter said today. More >>
Customer compensation scheme introduced
Friday, 1 April 2011, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The introduction of Electricity Authority’s Customer Compensation Scheme today is a welcome step forward for the electricity sector, Acting Energy and Resources Minister Hekia Parata said today. “Another important milestone has been achieved ... More >>
Experience rating will reward safe workplaces
Friday, 1 April 2011, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The introduction of experience rating today is about providing stronger incentives for businesses to improve workplace safety and make ACC levies fairer, ACC Minister Nick Smith says. “The averaged ACC levy system has meant businesses with good workplace ... More >>
War Disablement Pension and Veterans’ Pension rates increase
Friday, 1 April 2011, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The rate at which War Disablement Pensions are paid will increase by 3.75 percent from 1 April as part of the annual cost of living adjustment, Minister of Veterans' Affairs Judith Collins said today. “This increase in the rate of the tax-free War ... More >>
Maungakiekie businesses and employees to benefit from change
Friday, 1 April 2011, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga MP welcomes changes to Employment law, set to take effect on April 1, which will be good for the economy and people of Maungakiekie. “National is focused on creating jobs and providing the right conditions for economic growth ... More >>
NZ 2011 Festival funding announced
Friday, 1 April 2011, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the 175 public events that have won a share of $9.48 million in funding from the NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund Committee. More >>
Crime down 6.7 percent in 2010
Friday, 1 April 2011, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
A 6.7 percent drop in total recorded crime per head of population in 2010 is a tribute to intensified crime fighting work by Police, Police Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Speech: Turia; 11th DHB Health Social Work Leaders Meet
Friday, 1 April 2011, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
I am pleased to be with you today, to commend you for the role you uphold, in providing active leadership across the health social work services throughout our District Health Boards. It is my first opportunity to come to this Council meeting as Associate ... More >>
Dunne Welcomes Trans-Tasman Pharmaceutical Alliance
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the signing of the strategic alliance by the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. More >>
Regulatory Standards Bill - Cabinet Paper Released
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Regulatory Standards Bill - Cabinet Paper Released Thursday, March 31 2011 Minister for Regulatory Reform Rodney Hide today released the Cabinet paper and minutes relating to the adoption of Regulatory Standards Bill – formerly the Regulatory Responsibility ... More >>
State of national emergency continues
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon John Carter Minister of Civil Defence 31 March 2011 Media Statement State of national emergency continues More >>
Innovative DHBs improving elective surgery
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health Media statement Innovative DHBs improving elective surgery A new Ministry of Health publication is showcasing some of the innovative ways that District Health Boards (DHBs) are providing more surgery for patients. ... More >>
Dunne: First steps in B2B technology aid business
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Thursday, 31 March 2011 Media Statement Dunne: First steps in B2B technology aid business Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today that Inland Revenue is taking the first steps towards implementing new business-to-business (B2B) technology that ... More >>
Minister thanks outgoing MSD Chief Executive
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development, Employment & Youth Affairs 31 March 2011 Media Statement Minister thanks outgoing MSD Chief Executive Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today paid tribute to departing Ministry of Social ... More >>
Benefits, Superannuation increase from tomorrow
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development, Employment & Youth Affairs 31 March 2011 Media Statement Benefits, Superannuation increase from tomorrow Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says benefits and superannuation will increase ... More >>
