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Relief for Financial Advisers Affected by Earthquake
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Financial advisers affected by February’s earthquake will have more time to fully comply with the financial adviser regime, Cabinet has decided. More >>
Feedback sought on Telecom's Operational Undertakings
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, is seeking feedback on Telecom's 25 March 2011 request for a proposed variation to Telecom’s Operational Separation Undertakings. More >>
Minister opens new ECE centre in Counties Manukau
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the opening of a new kindergarten in Counties Manukau means the National-led Government has now created 1198 early childhood education places in the area. Mrs Tolley officially opened the Early Learning Counties Manukau ... More >>
September start for new section of Waikato Expressway
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the award today of the $150 million contract for the construction of the Ngaruawahia section of the Waikato Expressway makes way for work to begin in September. More >>
Speech to the Institute of Public Administration New Zealand
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you to IPANZ for the opportunity to speak today. Public policy and public management are challenging tasks at the best of times – much more difficult than commentators, business people and the public often think. More >>
Govt committed to improving frontline services
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Change in the public service will need to pick up momentum to meet the Government's goals of high-quality frontline services with little extra money, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
New authority will deliver for Canterbury - Brownlee
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the establishment of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) will provide leadership and coordination of the recovery effort following the February 22 earthquake. More >>
New authority created for Canterbury rebuild
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced the creation of a new, single authority to provide leadership and coordination of the ongoing recovery effort in Canterbury. More >>
Bureaucracy slashed for visiting academics
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
Barriers to overseas academics visiting New Zealand are being removed with the introduction of a new visitor category, says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Voluntary Bonding Scheme Adds Mental Health and Aged Care
Monday, 28 March 2011, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Nurse graduates wanting to join the Government's voluntary bonding scheme will get priority if they choose to work in mental health or aged care. More >>
Appointments to the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust
Monday, 28 March 2011, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Affairs Minister Hekia Parata has today announced three reappointments and five new appointments as Trustees of the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust. More >>
Rock Lobster Catch Limits Announced
Monday, 28 March 2011, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has decided catch limits for rock lobster (crayfish) fisheries to apply from 1 April this year. More >>
Kiwi health jobs dot com launch, Wellington Hospital
Monday, 28 March 2011, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Before we talk about the kiwi health jobs website, I would like to reiterate my appreciation and thanks to everyone in the health service – both public and private – who’s pitched in and supported Christchurch colleagues since last month’s earthquake. More >>
Job Loss Cover extended for Christchurch individuals
Monday, 28 March 2011, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced extended support for employees who have lost their jobs due to the earthquake. The current Job Loss Cover for displaced employees will be extended by two weeks to April 18 then replaced with an Individual ... More >>
Government extends employment support package for Chch
Monday, 28 March 2011, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
A second round of assistance will support viable Christchurch businesses and help individuals who have lost jobs as a result of the earthquake. “This second phase is designed to help employers transition into longer term solutions,” says Social ... More >>
Earthquake Tax Relief Measures Announced
Monday, 28 March 2011, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has put in place several tax relief measures to help Christchurch residents and businesses trying to get back on their feet after last month’s earthquake, Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced. More >>
PM extends business, employment assistance for Christchurch
Monday, 28 March 2011, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced extended assistance for Christchurch businesses and workers following the initial Earthquake Support package launched last month. Both the Earthquake Support Subsidy for employers and the Job Loss Cover for workers ... More >>
Energy Review of New Zealand positive
Monday, 28 March 2011, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Acting Minister of Energy and Resources 28 March 2011 Media Statement Energy Review of New Zealand positive More >>
Secure exporters to benefit at the United States border
Monday, 28 March 2011, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today announced an improvement to the existing Mutual Recognition Arrangement between New Zealand Customs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). More >>
Martyn Dunne will not lead new authority
Sunday, 27 March 2011, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee today confirmed that New Zealand Customs chief executive Martyn Dunne will not be involved in the new government department that will manage the rebuilding and recovery of Canterbury following the February ... More >>
