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Avonside HNZC tenants’ needs assessed
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley, says Housing New Zealand (HNZC) officials will visit nearly 150 Avonside tenants whose properties are affected by broken sewerage drains and wastewater disposal problems, by the end of the week. More >>
Electricity Industry Bill passes
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the passage of the Electricity Industry Bill through Parliament today, saying it paves the way for necessary improvement in the electricity sector. More >>
Christchurch shows its resilience
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The people of Canterbury have shown remarkable resilience as they get on with the business of rebuilding says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Dunne: tax cuts fair, equitable for all NZers
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today said critics of the fairness of the Government’s tax reform package that comes into effect on Friday 1 October were “way off the mark”. More >>
Minister announces 15 new SOE board appointments
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power today announced 15 new appointments and 13 reappointments across 12 SOEs and two airport companies. More >>
Mixed economic news – tax package will help
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A fifth successive quarter of economic growth is another sign the recovery is continuing – and the Government’s tax package next week will further help the economy in the long-term, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Five new cycle trails get the green light
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key has today, on World Tourism Day, announced that funding of $13.9 million has been approved for five more cycle trails under Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail project. More >>
Labour clueless over ECE
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says Labour MPs should check their facts before misleading the public yet again over early childhood education. More >>
Almost half a million page views for tax website
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's Budget 2010 tax calculator website www.taxguide.govt.nz is proving popular with New Zealanders and demand is increasing as 1 October approaches, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Financial advisers allowed voluntary authorisation
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed for regulations to be developed to allow insurance advisers and mortgage brokers to be voluntarily authorised under legislation covering financial advisers. More >>
First step in new direction for freshwater
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A comprehensive report by the Land and Water Forum on the management of freshwater in New Zealand has been welcomed today by Environment Minister Nick Smith and Agriculture Minister David Carter. More >>
Te Puni Kokiri performance rates highly: Minister
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says a favourable review of his Ministry’s performance is a credit to the Chief Executive and all the staff. More >>
Speech to Public Service Association Congress
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
I’d like to start by acknowledging on behalf of the Government the tremendous commitment and hard work of the thousands of public servants who took part in the national effort following the Canterbury earthquake. More >>
PGP delivers on primary sector promise
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
This past year has seen primary sector innovation receive its biggest funding injection in decades thanks to the Government’s Primary Growth Partnership (PGP), says Agriculture and Forestry Minister David Carter. More >>
Tax reforms a boost for Superannuitants
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The introduction of the National-led Government’s tax reform package will see New Zealand Superannuation payments increase on 1 October 2010 and leave Superannuitants better off even after the GST increase. More >>
Code of conduct for financial advisers
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today approved the Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers. More >>
NZ speaks to APEC Women Leaders Network
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
From an economic perspective it is essential women take their rightful places in leadership roles, Minister of Women’s Affairs Pansy Wong told the 15th APEC Women’s Leaders Network Meeting in Tokyo. More >>
NZ statement on Millennium Development Goals
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
I welcome the opportunity to review progress towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, and to identify steps we might take that will improve progress. More >>
Transmission Gully plan change referred to Inquiry
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Transmission Gully has moved a step closer today with Environment Minister Nick Smith referring a vital plan change to an independent Board of Inquiry. More >>
Reappointment of Principal Tenancy Adjudicator
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power and Housing Minister Phil Heatley have announced the reappointment of Rex Maidment as the Principal Tenancy Adjudicator. More >>
