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Minister remembers deadliest day
Tuesday, 12 October 2010, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans Affairs Minister Judith Collins today paid tribute to the 2,700 soldiers who were casualties of the deadliest single day in the history of the New Zealand military. More >>
The Future of Economic Integration in Asia Pacific
Monday, 11 October 2010, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
We appreciate the effort that the Japan Economic Foundation puts into these events. It is important to have opportunities for international level exchanges involving a wide range of stakeholders from outside of government. So I very much welcome this ... More >>
Speech to Judicial Control Authority for Racing
Monday, 11 October 2010, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
One of the decisions I have made as Minister for Racing is to support the New Zealand Racing Board in its moves to improve integrity, across the board, for the racing industry. I will talk to you today about where some of this work is at. More >>
New Defence Force medal announced
Monday, 11 October 2010, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Defence Service Medal announced by the Prime Minister today closes a long-standing gap in medallic recognition of military service, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says. More >>
Key: RSA 2010 Annual Council
Monday, 11 October 2010, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak at the opening of your 2010 Annual Council. It is a great pleasure to be back again this year. More >>
NZ Police earn high praise in Afghanistan
Monday, 11 October 2010, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The work of the New Zealand Police contingent in Afghanistan has earned high praise from local Police and officials, said Police Minister Judith Collins who has been in Afghanistan for the past four days. More >>
Qualifying company reforms announced
Monday, 11 October 2010, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Revenue, Peter Dunne said today that the Government would introduce new rules preventing loss attributing qualifying companies (LAQCs) from passing losses on to their shareholders. More >>
Racing industry must address integrity
Monday, 11 October 2010, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Integrity issues in the racing industry must be addressed in a professional and independent way, Racing Minister John Carter said today in a speech at the Judicial Control Authority for Racing conference. More >>
Gateway to improve housing affordability
Monday, 11 October 2010, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today launched a new programme which will make it easier for first-time buyers and those on lower incomes to build or purchase their own homes. More >>
Computer panel to deliver further savings
Monday, 11 October 2010, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Economic Development Gerry Brownlee today announced five suppliers have been included on the panel for an all-of-government contract to supply computers to State sector agencies for a period of up to five years. More >>
Fiji Islands 40th Independence Anniversary
Monday, 11 October 2010, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
I want to firstly acknowledge the privilege you have accorded me, in inviting me to provide the Independence Day Address for this Fiji Day Celebration. More >>
Minister Attends Inaugural Defence Meeting
Sunday, 10 October 2010, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Hanoi for the inaugural ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM+8) in Hanoi this week. Dr Mapp said the new meeting is strongly supported by both ASEAN and non-ASEAN countries. More >>
Minister Congratulates Len Brown, Mayor-Elect
Saturday, 9 October 2010, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide today congratulated Len Brown on becoming the first elected Mayor of the new Auckland Council. More >>
Whanau Ora Practitioner Graduation
Saturday, 9 October 2010, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
As I travelled out here to Whangaehu Marae today, the words of our kuia, Nanny Nui, were calling me on Korowaitia te puna waiora hei oranga motuhake mo te iwi. We have felt such a heavy sadness upon us over this last month, in the loss of leadership; ... More >>
New appointments to NACEW
Friday, 8 October 2010, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson today announced four new appointments to the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW) and the reappointment of two members. More >>
Tax treatment of earthquake demolition costs
Friday, 8 October 2010, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will amend tax legislation after IRD officials identified concerns with the tax implications of asset disposal costs, including demolition costs, from the Canterbury earthquake, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Extra funding for SuperGold card transport
Friday, 8 October 2010, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is putting an extra $9 million towards the SuperGold card public transport scheme as part of a balanced package of measures that will improve efficiency and help ensure the scheme's long-term viability, Transport Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Training package for Canterbury businesses
Friday, 8 October 2010, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury business owners and managers will have access to fully-funded training to help them recover from the effects of the recent earthquake, Minister for Economic Development Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
McCully confirms Indian complaint against Henry
Friday, 8 October 2010, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has confirmed that the Indian Government has formally complained about offensive remarks from Television New Zealand Breakfast host Paul Henry. More >>
Gender Pay Gap closest since 1998
Thursday, 7 October 2010, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Women’s Affairs Pansy Wong welcomes figures showing the closing Gender Pay Gap. More >>
