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Speech: 2010 Mainstream Awards - Hon Tariana Turia
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
This day - 24 November - is a big day in our household. Exactly a year ago I underwent a surgical procedure which in effect, has given me a whole new lease of life. The impact of the operation has given me a spring in my step, increased energy, and a ... More >>
Public submissions on criminal procedure called for
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power welcomes public submissions on a bill which contains the biggest changes to criminal procedure in decades. The 526-page Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill, which contains the changes, was sent to select committee ... More >>
Speech Notes on Pike River Mine tragedy
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 7:50 pm | New Zealand Government
This afternoon New Zealand has been devastated by the news we have all been dreading. A second explosion at the Pike River Mine confirms our very worst fears. The 29 men whose names and faces we have all come to know, will never walk amongst us again. ... More >>
Turia - Health: The Wealth of the Nation
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
A fortnight ago we received some bad news from a mokopuna in Brisbane. He had received a diagnosis which left us all apprehensive. That night I hardly slept; interpreting and reinterpreting the results. More >>
Funding approved for key part of Waikato Expressway
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The approval of funds to build the Ngaruawahia section of the Waikato Expressway is an important step towards completing the Road of National Significance, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
New Zealand Customs Service celebrates 170 years
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says the New Zealand Customs Service is celebrating 170 years of protecting our borders and being the nations “Guardians at the Gate.” Mr Williamson says the Customs Service is New Zealand’s oldest government department ... More >>
Government approves $850k to re-survey Canterbury land
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson has announced an $850,000 Government approved fund for Land Information New Zealand’s re-establishment of critical surveying information in Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake. More >>
Change to Christmas postal delivery
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to a change to the postal deed so that postal workers can have a four day Christmas break each year and have Easter Saturday off. The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, says the variation will ... More >>
EPA Bill passes first reading unanimously
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today welcomed the unanimous support of Parliament for the first reading of the Environment Protection Authority Bill. “New Zealand needs an effective Environment Protection Authority to strengthen and improve our ... More >>
Commerce Commission international co-operation bill
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power has welcomed changes to a bill which enables greater co-operation between the Commerce Commission and its international counterparts. More >>
Support for bill to amalgamate of electoral agencies
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
A bill which completes the amalgamation of New Zealand's electoral agencies passed its first reading in Parliament last night with unanimous support. The Electoral (Administration) Amendment Bill (No. 2) transfers the functions of the Chief Registrar ... More >>
McCully condemns North Korean attack
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has condemned the shelling by North Korea of the civilian population on an island in South Korea. "The attack represents a new and dangerous level of aggression by the DPRK regime, coming in the wake of the DPRK ... More >>
Employment reforms passed into law
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Employment reforms passed into law Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson says the passing into law tonight of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill (No 2) and the Holidays Amendment Bill will provide New Zealanders with more opportunities and choice and ... More >>
Minister welcomes reduced Real Estate Agent levy
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Justice Nathan Guy says he is pleased the Real Estate Agents Authority has reduced its levy on agents after consultation with the industry and public. More >>
Dunne: use-of-money interest rates to change
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Use-of-money interest rates on underpaid and overpaid tax are to change, in line with market rates on which they are based, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today More >>
Dunne: Tax bill makes compliance easier
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
As well as cutting tax in Budget 2010, the Government is working towards making compliance with tax laws easier, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. “The Taxation (Tax Administration and Remedial Matters) Bill introduced in Parliament today abolishes ... More >>
Moratorium to allow collaboration on Waiau-Hurunui Catchment
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced his approval for Environment Canterbury Commissioners to place a moratorium on new water takes from the Waiau River and its tributaries. More >>
Cross-appointments between NZCC and ACCC
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Commerce Minister Simon Power and Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer David Bradbury today announced cross-appointments between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the New Zealand Commerce Commission. More >>
Hearing aid costs to be apportioned
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The costs of hearing aids for people with a mix of injury and non-injury-related hearing loss are to be apportioned between ACC and Health from 1 January 2011, ACC Minister Nick Smith announced today. More >>
Address to New Zealand Payroll Providers Association
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
I am very pleased to have been invited to talk to your annual conference once again. As Minister of Revenue, I spend much of my time in high-level discussion and debate about the economy, and the likely impacts of this or that tax policy. But a conference ... More >>
