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Record operation numbers for older New Zealanders
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
93,000 New Zealanders over 65 received the surgical operations they needed in 2009/10 – 10,500 more people than in 2007/2008. This includes elective and urgent acute surgery. More >>
Minister welcomes ACC turnaround
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC’s marked improvement in performance is welcomed and puts the scheme on to a path of financial sustainability, ACC Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Law Commission to review gaps around 'new media'
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power has asked the Law Commission to review the adequacy of regulations around how the Internet interacts with the justice system. More >>
Statement from of SPADA, Actors’ Equity and CTU
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Screen Production and Development Association (SPADA), Actors’ Equity, and Council of Trade Unions representatives met today, in a meeting facilitated by Minister for Economic Development Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Address to Tourism Auckland
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to be here today as Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism. More >>
Households saving more, economy rebalancing
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Households have made a multi-billion dollar move away from borrowing towards saving in the past two or three years, which is already reshaping the nature of the current economic recovery, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Govt welcomes rise in literacy participation
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed a new report that shows the number of adults participating in courses that include literacy and numeracy skills has more than doubled since 2007. More >>
More surgical operations at Capital & Coast DHB
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Nearly 1400 more Capital and Coast patients received the surgical operations they needed in 2009/10 compared to the year before. More >>
Military Activity Camps for youth offenders
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Fresh Start legislation is now in force with the first round of youth offenders attending a Military Activity Camp as directed by Youth Court judges. More >>
Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
This is a most appropriate time to be thinking about the theme of transitions. Over the last week all of our communities have experienced a transition of varying degree. More >>
ICT Minister leads trade mission to China
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce will lead a trade delegation to China this week in a bid to further build the presence of New Zealand companies in the rapidly growing Chinese ICT market. More >>
Minister congratulates courageous officer
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today congratulated Police Inspector Mike O’Leary who was awarded the inaugural New Zealand Police Association Bravery Award. More >>
Parliament clarifies storage time limit on embryos
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power is welcoming the passing last night of a law to give people clarity on how long they can store their human sperm, eggs, and embryos. More >>
Minister Congratulates New Wellington Mayor
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide today congratulated incoming Mayor of Wellington Celia Wade-Brown, and wished her well for her first term as the civic leader of New Zealand's vibrant capital city. More >>
Bill to restore Queens Counsel title passes first
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
A bill to restore the title of Queen's Counsel for outstanding lawyers has passed its first reading in Parliament tonight. More >>
PM congratulates new Wellington Mayor
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key congratulates new Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown following today’s announcement that she has been elected to lead the city. More >>
Minister calls on companies to reconsider GST
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has expressed disappointment that certain utility companies have chosen to charge GST at 15% for services supplied before the GST rate changed on 1 October. More >>
Bill for assaults on Police, Corrections officers
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today introduced legislation to make offending against Police and Corrections officers a mandatory aggravating factor at sentencing. More >>
Appointment of Immigration Tribunal chair
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power and Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of Grant Pearson as the chair of the Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal. More >>
Freight report supports industry-led approach
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce today released a new report which looks at several current issues in the sea-freight industry from an economic perspective. More >>
