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Good progress made on Chimney Replacement
Friday, 1 October 2010, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Good progress is being made in the implementation of a programme to allow Cantabrians whose chimneys have been significantly damaged by the recent earthquake to replace their old log burners or open fires with a new, efficient heater, with the cost covered ... More >>
Govt and banks reach agreement on large claims
Friday, 1 October 2010, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced an agreement on how Earthquake Commission claims over $100,000 for homes which are subject to bank mortgages will be handled. More >>
One-stop shop for major repair claims
Friday, 1 October 2010, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has endorsed the EQC approach to managing the repair of the 50,000 earthquake-damaged properties in Canterbury with damage assessed between approximately $10,000 and $100,000 of value. More >>
Final Earthquake Commissioner named
Friday, 1 October 2010, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced the final member of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission. More >>
Local Government Elections Need Independence
Friday, 1 October 2010, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide today reminded MPs that they are prohibited from using resources provided to them as a Member of Parliament to endorse candidates in local government elections. More >>
Aligning tax rates today deals with avoidance
Friday, 1 October 2010, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
The aligning from today of the top tax rate and trust rates will be a major tool in stopping tax avoidance that has been a “$5 billion revenue hole begun when Labour hiked the top tax rate in 1999”, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says. More >>
Offences down, but fight against crime continues
Friday, 1 October 2010, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Crime statistics showing a small decline in offending were an encouraging sign, but the Government and Police would not be taking the pressure off criminals, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
New appointments to Lottery committees
Friday, 1 October 2010, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of thirteen new members to five Lottery distribution committees. More >>
English to visit UK, US to update investors
Friday, 1 October 2010, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English leaves tonight for the United Kingdom and the United States to update business, investment and government leaders on New Zealand’s economic programme. More >>
The old are not so old anymore
Friday, 1 October 2010, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Acknowledging International Day of Older People on 1 October, Health Minister Tony Ryall says older New Zealanders are generally fitter, healthier and more active than their forebears. More >>
New electoral commission up and running today
Friday, 1 October 2010, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
The new Electoral Commission, which takes over the responsibilities of the Chief Electoral Office and the previous Electoral Commission, begins operation today. More >>
New District Court Judge appointed
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Whakatane barrister Sarah Lindsay has been appointed a District Court Judge with a Family Court warrant, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Celebrating International Day of Older People
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
International Day of Older People on 1 October is a time to acknowledge the contributions older people make to communities throughout New Zealand, Senior Citizens Minister John Carter says. More >>
GST compensation for beneficiaries
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The National-led Government’s tax reform package will see beneficiaries compensated tomorrow for the rise in GST. More >>
Agriculture ETS Advisory Committee announced
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has appointed an eight-member strong Agriculture Emissions Trading Scheme Advisory Committee. More >>
Dunne: Redundancy tax credit extended
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced an extension to the redundancy tax credit. More >>
New data on cap on core government administration
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of State Services Tony Ryall has today released the third six-monthly update on the government’s cap on core government administration numbers. More >>
Major investment in pipfruit research
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has invested $10.8 million in developing new apple and pear varieties, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp announced today. More >>
Tax changes strengthen economy, help families
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
The Government's tax changes tomorrow will strengthen economic growth and help New Zealand families get ahead, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Kahawai catch limit decision announced
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Kahawai catch limit decision announced Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Phil Heatley has today announced his decision on catch limits for New Zealand’s largest kahawai fishery. More >>
