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Feedback wanted on standards for legal aid lawyers
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
A consultation paper has been released today seeking public feedback on proposed new standards for legal aid lawyers. More >>
‘Report card’ on women’s status underway
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Preparation of New Zealand’s seventh report to the United Nations on the status of women is well underway, says Women’s Affairs Minister Pansy Wong. More >>
Trans-Tasman Disputes Law Passed
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
A package of new measures aimed at resolving trans-Tasman disputes more effectively and at lower cost was passed into law today. More >>
Power Speaks to Sensible Sentencing Trust
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
This is a conference every family hopes they will never have to think about attending, so I applaud your courage for being here. More >>
PM Talks About Crime With Sensible Sentencing
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
I’d like to begin by saying thank you for inviting me to speak with you today More >>
100 extra paramedics join the health frontline
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
There are now 100 extra paramedics filling ambulance rosters around the country as part of the Government's $48 million four-year spend to support national ambulance services. More >>
Dunne: 'Business-friendly' SOP tabled
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Amendments to cut compliance costs around the upcoming GST rate change and the repeal of fund withdrawal tax are among "business-friendly" changes being made to a key piece of tax legislation, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
100 extra paramedics join the health frontline
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
There are now 100 extra paramedics filling ambulance rosters around the country as part of the Government's $48 million four-year spend to support national ambulance services. More >>
Increased Motor Vehicle Sales Disputes
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Consumer Affairs John Boscawen today released the annual reports of Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal (MVDT) adjudicators Chris Cornwell and Nicola Wills for the period July 1 2009-June 30 2010. More >>
Identity Information bill introduced to Parliament
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
A new bill to help combat identity fraud has been introduced to Parliament today in the name of Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
$6 billion of new investment likely to go to EPA
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Environmental Protection Authority is expected to receive infrastructure applications totalling more than $6 billion by the end of next year, Environment Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Facts and stats about the DHB nominations
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister, Tony Ryall says "A total of 375 people have put their names forward for places on the 20 District Health Boards in the upcoming elections. More >>
State Sector Amendment Bill introduced
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The State Sector Management Bill has been introduced to the House of Representatives. The Bill is an omnibus Bill providing for machinery of government changes across several agencies. More >>
Registration for adventure tourism operators
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
A compulsory registration scheme featuring upfront safety audits will be developed following the review of New Zealand’s adventure tourism industry, Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson announced today. More >>
Strong health investment in Lakes DHB area
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says the Lakes District Health Board has posted big improvements in key services over the past year. More >>
Public urged to have their say on Lincoln merger
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Tertiary Education, Steven Joyce, today announced he is calling for submissions from the public over the proposed merger of Lincoln University and Telford Rural Polytechnic. More >>
Wide brief for expert group on savings options
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
An independent Savings Working Group announced today by the Government has a wide brief to consider how New Zealand can improve its national savings, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Research money for sea slug problem
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has announced that Nga pae o te Maramatanga, one of eight Government-funded Centres of Research Excellence, would provide $250,000 over two years to investigate the sea slugs plaguing Auckland ... More >>
More productivity in operating theatres
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today launched a new productivity programme led by surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre nurses to improve quality and efficiency in public hospital operating theatres. More >>
Blue cod management consultation opens
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has today welcomed public consultation on the Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod Management Group’s plan for reopening the Marlborough Sounds recreational blue cod fishery. More >>
