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Government moves to modernise securities law
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
17 March 2011 Media Statement Government moves to modernise securities law Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced Cabinet’s decisions on the comprehensive review of securities law. The next step in the process will be the release of an exposure ... More >>
Police commended for role in paedophile bust
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Arrests in New Zealand as part of a major international paedophile bust shows how successfully New Zealand Police are working with overseas agencies to protect the most vulnerable in society, Police Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Dairy farmers beginning to get the message on pollution
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
17 March 2011 Media Statement Dairy farmers beginning to get the message on pollution Agriculture Minister David Carter says dairy farmers are slowly taking heed of his challenge to lift their game when it comes to pollution Following today’s release ... More >>
Speech: English - Speech to ANZ’s Capital Markets
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
1 Hon Bill English Minister of Finance Speech to ANZ’s Capital Markets Conference Te Papa, Wellington Embargoed until 12.45pm Thursday March 17 2011 More >>
Surplus remains in sight, focus on reducing debt
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
17 March 2011 Embargoed until 12.45pm Media Statement Surplus remains in sight, focus on reducing debt More >>
Kaipara Harbour tidal turbine project approved
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister of Conservation 17 March 2011 Media Statement Kaipara Harbour tidal turbine project approved More >>
Dunne: EMA annual payroll conference
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for inviting me to be here with you today. I was pleased to see that this is now your fourteenth annual payroll conference. Congratulations on sustaining your conference through the very significant changes to payroll processes ... More >>
Retention and Renewal of Women in Engineering
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Women's Affairs Hekia Parata has applauded an initiative by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand to encourage more women into engineering. More >>
PM thanks Prince William and Catherine Middleton for support
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 8:14 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today thanked Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton for their generous support for Christchurch and the West Coast following the tragic events in those areas. More >>
Department investigation into key buildings
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Department of Building and Housing is undertaking a technical investigation into the performance of key buildings in Christchurch and the reasons that some of them collapsed, Minister for Building and Construction Maurice Williamson said today. More >>
Minister welcomes pay agreement
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the decision by the secondary teachers’ union, PPTA, to agree a new pay settlement. “This settlement, subject to ratification by members, is fantastic news for students, parents and schools,” says Mrs Tolley. ... More >>
$48.3m on offer for innovative businesses
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The door is open for innovative businesses in the high value manufacturing and services sector to apply for a share of over $48m in research and development funding. Science and Innovation Minister Wayne Mapp says the Government is backing R&D-savvy businesses ... More >>
Rugby World Cup package for Christchurch
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Rugby World Cup Minister, Murray McCully, has announced a package of initiatives in response to Rugby World Cup matches being allocated away from Christchurch. The government along with the International Rugby Board and the tournament organisers ... More >>
Rugby World Cup matches moved
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Rugby World Cup Minister, Murray McCully, says the government and other stakeholders have agreed the Christchurch Rugby World Cup matches will be moved out of the city due to unacceptable risks associated with maintaining the current programme. “Today’s ... More >>
Consumer Law Reform Bill To Go Before Parliament
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Consumer Affairs John Boscawen today announced that a Consumer Law Reform Bill to strengthen consumers’ rights and simplify business compliance will be introduced to Parliament later this year. “The Consumer Law Reform Bill represents the most ... More >>
New appointments to monitor security profession
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Roger Gill as the inaugural Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority, and Stevan Cole as his Deputy. “The new position is responsible for the licensing and discipline ... More >>
New agency to trim local body borrowing costs
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill setting up a new local government funding agency is expected to be introduced to Parliament shortly, according to Finance Minister Bill English and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide. “The agency will lower the overall cost of borrowing for ... More >>
Offender levy collection rate exceeds expectations
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's $50 offender levy has reached its first-year target of $2 million nearly five months earlier than expected, Justice Minister Simon Power said today. Since July last year, all convicted offenders have been required to pay a $50 levy ... More >>
Renewable electricity generation at highest level ever
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Strong hydro inflows and generation from new wind and geothermal sources has resulted in the highest level ever of annual renewable electricity generation, Acting Minister for Energy and Resources Hekia Parata said today. More >>
Dunne: Govt considers Christchurch quake tax issues
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Although Inland Revenue had already put in place a number of urgent measures in response to last month's Christchurch earthquake, the Government is looking at further measures in response to issues raised by the public, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
