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Training to identify child abuse starts today
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Teachers and health workers will get training to recognise and respond to child abuse in a nationwide initiative announced by Acting Social Development Minister Judith Collins today. More >>
Bill to modernise land transfer legislation announ
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill to modernise and streamline New Zealand’s land transfer legislation will be introduced next year following a recommendation by a recent Law Commission review, Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson says. More >>
Gas industry regulations take affect
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Backstop regulations to address potential difficulties for consumers and the gas industry, arising from the liquidation of gas retailer E-Gas, came into force today. The Gas Governance (Insolvent Retailers) Regulations 2010 provide transition arrangements ... More >>
First reading of Aquaculture Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3) had its first reading today. The aim of the Bill is to put New Zealand's marine farmers and the aquaculture industry on track to achieve earnings of around $1 billion by 2025. More >>
Govt and kiwifruit industry to meet on Psa plan
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Confirmation this morning that Psa disease has spread outside of the Te Puke area is a blow and shows how fast-changing the situation is, says Biosecurity Minister David Carter. More >>
Occupation will not advance Treaty claims
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Land occupations will not help members of Ngati Kahu achieve settlements of historical Treaty grievances, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson said today. More >>
Way cleared for funding of road safety initiatives
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The availability of funding for the government’s priority road safety initiatives – which are part of the Safer Journeys road safety strategy – has been confirmed with an amendment to the government policy statement (GPS) on land transport funding. More >>
Statements chart clear path for CRIs
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Statements of core purpose for Crown research institutes released today set out a clear and explicit role for each one, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp. More >>
Environmental Protection Authority Bill introduced
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand needs an effective Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to provide efficient national level regulation of environmental issues, Environment Minister Nick Smith said today in introducing to Parliament a bill to create the new Crown ... More >>
Bill to complete new Electoral Commission
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to transfer the functions of the Chief Registrar of Electors to the new Electoral Commission was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power. The Electoral (Administration) Amendment Bill (No. 2) implements the second and final ... More >>
Dunne: Minimum family tax credit rate to rise
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Low-income working families who are eligible for the minimum family tax credit can look forward to an increase from 1 April next year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Minister welcomes Waterview announcement
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says good progress is being made on Auckland’s Waterview Connection – part of the Western Ring Route Road of National Significance. The NZ Transport Agency has today announced a shortlist of two consortia for the ... More >>
Online job vacancies still climbing
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Kate Wilkinson says figures out today show a 45.6% increase in jobs advertised online since the June 2009 recessionary slump. “Steady growth in job vacancies shows this Government’s economic programme has helped restore business confidence,” ... More >>
Consultation begins on South Dunedin schools
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says consultation has begun to reorganise schools and strengthen education in South Dunedin. “Falling school rolls have been a concern in South Dunedin for many years,” says Mrs Tolley. More >>
Online job vacancies still climbing
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Kate Wilkinson says figures out today show a 45.6% increase in jobs advertised online since the June 2009 recessionary slump. More >>
Criminal Justice Changes: Appeal Processes
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
What is the general proposal? To tailor appeal processes to reflect the wider changes to criminal procedure. More >>
Criminal Justice: Categorisation, Case Progression
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
What is the general proposal? To simplify the process steps for how criminal cases go through the trial courts, including: • Reducing the current seven offence categories (including minor offences) to four. • Removing the summary versus indictable distinction ... More >>
Minister visits financial market players
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power leaves tonight on a four-day trip to Hong Kong and Singapore which is primarily focused on the financial sector. More >>
Govt and industry firming up Psa action plan
Monday, 15 November 2010, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A programme of ‘aggressive containment’ is the immediate action in the battle against Psa disease in the Bay of Plenty, says Biosecurity Minister David Carter. “Obviously eradication of the disease is what we all want and this is certainly ... More >>
New face on Maori language review panel
Monday, 15 November 2010, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Kua whakatūria i te rā nei a Te Kahautu Maxwell ō Te Moana a Toi, ki tētahi tūranga wātea i te Paepae Motuhake, ki te arotake i te rāngai me te rautaki reo Māori. More >>
