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Recognising outstanding values for Lake Ellesmere
Monday, 27 December 2010, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today approved the joint application from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (Ngāi Tahu) and the Department of Conservation (DoC) to amend the Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora) Water Conservation Order (WCO) to recognise additional outstanding ... More >>
Expert panel to review defence science
Friday, 24 December 2010, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
An independent expert panel has been appointed to review the provision of defence science and technology support in New Zealand, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today. More >>
New organisations to certify disability assist dogs
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 7:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Press Release by Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide and Minister for Disability Issues Hon Tariana Turia Wednesday, December 23 2010 More >>
Minister urges safe driving this summer
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 7:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister urges safe driving this summer Transport Minister Steven Joyce is reminding Kiwis to do their bit to be safe on the roads these holidays. “The NZ Transport Agency and Police are working hard to keep the traffic flowing and help to make your ... More >>
Ministerial Advisory Council on Pacific issues
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, the Hon Georgina te Heuheu, has announced the appointment of six new members to the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs' Advisory Council. Mrs te Heuheu has also reappointed five existing members, and reduced total ... More >>
Minister makes appointments to Te Mangai Paho
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has announced five new appointments to the Board of Te Mangai Paho, the body that allocates funds for Maori broadcasting. More >>
NZ welcomes US Senate approval of nuclear weapons treaty
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Disarmament Minister Georgina te Heuheu has today welcomed the United States’ decision to ratify the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) with Russia. More >>
Govt announces ETS Review
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Issues Minister Nick Smith today announced the panel and terms of reference for the review into the emissions trading scheme to ensure it is meeting its purpose of reducing emissions at least possible cost and that New Zealand is ... More >>
Good progress being made on Canterbury recovery
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Good progress is being made on the recovery process for Canterbury following the destructive 7.1 magnitude earthquake on 4 September, Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
Ministers turn down Natural Dairy application
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 7:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Maurice Williamson Minister for Land Information Hon Kate Wilkinson Acting for the Minister of Finance Ministers turn down Natural Dairy application to buy Crafar farms More >>
Minister congratulates Ngati Porou
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples congratulates Ngati Porou on the signing of their Deed of Settlement, which took place today in Parliament. “Ngati Porou is a large iwi with a large land area, and this is a very significant settlement,” ... More >>
New appointments to Film and Literature Board of Review
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has appointed Guy Royal, Garth Gallaway and Kate Davenport to the Film and Literature Board of Review. The Board is an independent statutory appeal body which reviews decisions made by the Office of Film and Literature ... More >>
Dunne: New tax laws enacted
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the enactment of tax reforms introduced in the Taxation (GST and Remedial Matters) Bill, saying they were a significant step towards increasing fairness and consistency across the tax system. More >>
Ministers welcome cross-government ICT tender
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The process to streamline and simplify state sector ICT infrastructure is now underway, with the release today of a request for proposal document. This has been welcomed by the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, and ... More >>
Govt confirms changes for taxi safety
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has today confirmed that all taxis operating in our larger centres will be fitted with security cameras from 1 August next year. This move is designed to enhance the safety of both taxi drivers and their passengers. More >>
Ngāti Porou Deed of Settlement signed
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown and Ngāti Porou have signed a Deed of Settlement for the settlement of all Ngāti Porou’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
RMA reforms deliver first major consent ahead of time
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today welcomed the decision to grant consents for Contact Energy’s $1 billion Tauhara II 250 MW geothermal power station in Taupo – the first project processed under the national consenting process of the reformed ... More >>
New Chief Censor appointed
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Jack as Chief Censor. Dr Jack has 26 years experience in the public service and significant legal expertise that includes working with the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification ... More >>
Waitangi Tribunal apppointments
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, today announced the appointment of Dr Grant Phillipson and the re-appointments of Sir Douglas Kidd and Dr Ann Parsonson to the Waitangi Tribunal, each for a term of three years. More >>
New appointments to Lottery Grants Board
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of new member Maggie Burrill and the reappointment of Tina Wehipeihana-Wilson to the Lottery Grants Board. More >>
