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Guy: Manawatu Logistics and Supply Chain Profile
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government
We’re here tonight to launch a very important study into what is a very important industry. More >>
Carter: Supporting rural resilience
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
It has been a busy year – droughts, floods, storms and earthquakes. Unfortunately, I am unable to stand here and tell you that it is going to get any easier; instead it looks like you are in for a busy summer. More >>
Carter: Launch of Wood Design Advisory Centre
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to start by extending my thanks to Professor Andy Buchanan, the Timber Design Society and NZ Wood for your long-standing commitment to providing your expertise and services to this industry. More >>
Turia: Report on the Human Rights of Disabled
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to firstly acknowledge the significance of this moment; and to recognise a number of individuals and organisations who will be associated with this day. More >>
More New Zealanders getting colonoscopies
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Nearly 38,000 New Zealanders received colonoscopies to investigate for bowel cancer and other serious bowel issues in 2009/10 – 2,346 more than the previous year says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Minister welcomes oil and gas report
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today welcomed a report commissioned by Venture Taranaki on the value of the oil and gas industry to New Zealand and the Taranaki region. More >>
Tax rules for trusts’ interest income to be amended
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced that following discussions with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) legislation regarding the tax treatment of resident withholding tax on trusts’ interest income is to be amended. More >>
Announcement of constitutional review
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Maori Party sought this review because of the interest in constitutional matters among Maori people generally, including how tikanga Maori might be recognised, and the place of the Treaty of Waitangi in the constitution. More >>
Dry conditions trigger Government drought support
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is coming to the aid of Northland farmers facing worsening drought conditions. Agriculture Minister David Carter has today declared all areas north of the Auckland Harbour Bridge a medium-level drought zone, triggering relief measures ... More >>
Govt begins cross-party constitutional review
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will conduct a wide-ranging review of New Zealand's constitutional arrangements, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English and Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples announced today. More >>
First of new research vouchers awarded
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Auckland-based produce company Fresh Direct Ltd has been awarded the first of the Government’s new Technology Transfer Vouchers, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp announced today. More >>
OECD study confirms gap between high and low achievers
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the findings of an international study by the OECD show that more needs to be done to lift achievement for all New Zealand students. More >>
Rural Broadband Initiative short-listed to three
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister, Steven Joyce, announced today that three of the five Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) proposals received on 12 November had been short-listed. More >>
Report valuable snapshot of govt-owned entities
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
A new report analysing results from government-owned companies and investment funds will help improve their performance, Finance Minister Bill English and State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power say. More >>
EECA board appointments announced
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced changes to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) board. EECA is a Crown agent with the role of encouraging, promoting and supporting energy efficiency, energy conservation ... More >>
Appointments to University and Wananga councils
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Tertiary Education, Steven Joyce, today announced new Council members for six of New Zealand’s Universities and all three Wānanga. More >>
Tax changes will increase fairness
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Proposed new tax rules, released today, will increase the integrity of the tax system and help ensure everyone pays their fair share, Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne say. More >>
Waitemata named as Bowel Screening Pilot site
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Waitemata District Health Board has been selected to run the four year bowel screening pilot. Health Minister Tony Ryall says the pilot, announced as part of this year’s Budget, will cost $24 million over four years and is expected to begin in October ... More >>
PM welcomes review of Civil List Act
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the tabling of the Law Commission’s review of the Civil List Act 1979. “I acknowledge that Ministers’ and MPs’ expenses are a matter of public interest – hence the moves made during this parliamentary ... More >>
Condolences on death in Afghanistan
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has expressed the Government’s deepest condolences to the family of the New Zealander killed in Afghanistan while serving in the British Army. More >>
