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Feedback sought on funding for electricity, gas & airports
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simon Power Minister of Commerce 17 February 2011 Feedback sought on funding for electricity, gas, airport regulation More >>
Govt infrastructure investment supporting jobs
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s multi-billion dollar investment in important construction projects has helped prevent unemployment from peaking well above 7 per cent - as it has in many other countries, Finance Minister Bill English says. “I have no doubt that ... More >>
Joyce on Vector and UFB priority negotiations
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, says Crown Fibre Holdings’ announcement that it has elected to negotiate with Vector for the roll out of Ultra Fast Broadband in Auckland is another positive development for ... More >>
Tony Ryall - Court of Appeal decision on Sleepover Case
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says the government will take time to consider the decision by the Court of Appeal on the Sleepover case. You can attribute the following to Health Minister Tony Ryall: "This decision is extremely significant for public health ... More >>
Speech: Murray McCully -Resilience in the Pacific Conference
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Secretary General, your Excellencies, honoured guests, speakers and participants who have travelled to join us from across the Pacific, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to address you today. I want to take this opportunity to speak ... More >>
China FTA delivers economic benefits
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Free Trade Agreement with China has supported a dramatic increase in trade with China during its first two years, says Trade Minister Tim Groser. “Since it has been in force, total trade between New Zealand and China increased by more than a ... More >>
First HIF recipient of 2011 announced
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today announced the first recipient of the 2010/2011 Housing Innovation Fund (HIF). Auckland based social housing provider, Community of Refuge Trust (CORT) has received $1 million of the $20 million set aside in the ... More >>
Court Martial Appeal Court Judge appointed
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
John Billington QC has been appointed a Judge of the Court Martial Appeal Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Mr Billington joined the New Zealand Army in 1969 as Second Lieutenant in the Royal New Zealand Artillery ... More >>
Government welcomes investment agreement
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Investment Protocol under the Closer Economic Relations (CER) trade agreement further strengthens the investment relationship between Australia and New Zealand, Finance Minister Bill English says. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and New ... More >>
Joint Statement: PMs Key & Gillard February 2011 Report
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Ministers John Key and Julia Gillard held bilateral talks in Wellington on 16 February 2011 during Prime Minister Gillard’s first official visit to New Zealand. The Prime Ministers welcomed the opportunity to meet and committed to holding annual ... More >>
Minister pays tribute to Dame Judith Binney
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson today paid tribute to the life and career of Dame Judith Binney, who passed away last night. “Dame Judith was a leader in a number of fields,” Mr Finlayson said. “She had been a valued ... More >>
All flags to be half-masted today
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
At the request of the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable John Key, the New Zealand Flag is to be half-masted on all Government and public buildings on Wednesday 16 February 2011, to mark the death of a soldier of the New Zealand Defence Force, killed ... More >>
Tragic death of soldier in Bamyan road accident
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has expressed his deepest sympathies to the family of Private Kirifi Mila, who was killed in a road accident yesterday on patrol in Bamyan province, Afghanistan. He was serving with the New Zealand Defence Force Provincial ... More >>
QC to investigate publication of victims’ names on website
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
John Marshall QC will undertake an inquiry into the part the Ministry of Justice played in the publication of names of victims on the Judicial Decisions Online website, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. “Mr Marshall will look at the circumstances ... More >>
PM saddened at Afghanistan death
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key is shocked and saddened to hear of the death of a New Zealand soldier in Afghanistan yesterday. Private Kirifi Mila was killed in a vehicle accident and three others were injured, one seriously. One other soldier was seriously injured ... More >>
Road User Charges Bill - First Reading
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Kia anō tātou katoa. I have just a brief contribution to the discussions tonight. Many of the other points have already been raised by other members. In terms of clarification, as we know, the purpose of the Road User Charges Bill is to modernise and simplify ... More >>
Legal Services Bill: Second Reading
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Maori Party is proud of our stand in placing the constitution firmly at the front of our coalition arrangement, and in standing strong, in our determination to support the human rights of all people by ensuring their access to justice. The ... More >>
RUC legislation to cut transport, business costs
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Transport legislation to modernise and simplify the road user charges (RUC) system has commenced its first reading debate in Parliament. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the changes introduced in the Road User Charges Bill will reduce compliance ... More >>
Additions to Telecommunications Bill proposed
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Further amendments to current telecommunications legislation to be considered alongside the Telecommunications (TSO, Broadband and Other Matters) Amendment Bill will be tabled with the Select Committee Office later today. As well as measures for the ... More >>
Regulatory Reform Bill - First Reading - Hon Rodney Hide
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Regulatory Reform Bill be now read a first time. At the appropriate time I intend to move that the bill be referred to the Commerce Select Committee. Today I present to the House the Regulatory Reform Bill. The Regulatory ... More >>
