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Focus on Gender Pay Gap Trend
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
‘The use of a consistent measurement standard over time allows for accurate comparisons of the gender pay gap figures. Such consistency will ensure that the outcomes are reliable and credible, and can be relied on by observers and commentators.’ said ... More >>
Unemployment rate rises to 6.8 percent
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
There are 2,170,000 New Zealanders in work, but there are still officially 159,000 people looking for full or part time jobs. More >>
Minister opens Victim Support Contact Centre
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
The new 24/7 Victim Support Contact Centre would get the right help to victims of crime, and get it to them faster, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
100 new Pacific scholarships next year
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will double the number of scholarships available to young people from the Pacific next year, boosting support for education in the region, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Tauranga court precinct to receive new courtrooms
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today announced six new courtrooms and four new conference rooms for the Tauranga courthouse precinct. More >>
New Zealand to boost support for Pacific fisheries
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will commit an additional $4.8 million to support the management and policing of the Pacific’s fisheries, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
A day to remember fallen, past and present
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
On the 96th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Judith Collins today called on New Zealanders to remember service personnel who have lost their lives in conflicts past and present. More >>
Govt pays respects to officer killed in action
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government to the family and friends of New Zealand Army Lieutenant Tim O’Donnell DSD. More >>
More people commit to retirement saving
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today released a survey on KiwiSaver, showing that the retirement scheme is encouraging people into longer-term savings. More >>
Bill to transform legal aid introduced to House
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to reform the legal aid system was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power. More >>
Medicine recall guidelines up for review
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced consultation on new recall procedures for medicines and medical devices following a number of medicine recalls earlier this year. More >>
Police and CYF sign child protection MoU
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Police and Child Youth and Family today signed a memorandum of understanding that would see them working closer to fight “appalling” rates of child abuse and better serve victims. More >>
Welcome address to Horticulture NZ Conference
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
We know to deliver greater prosperity, security and opportunity for all New Zealanders, we need to increase productivity and exports. More >>
McCully announces flood aid for Pakistan
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will provide $2 million in emergency aid to Pakistan following severe flooding in the north west of the country, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Decision on mobile termination rates
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, has accepted a Commerce Commission recommendation to regulate mobile termination rates. More >>
New Zealand soldier dies in Afghanistan
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 4 August 2010 Media Statement New Zealand soldier dies in Afghanistan More >>
Goff reaffirms support for fourth week trade
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson is welcoming Phil Goff’s restatement of support for the Government’s move to give workers more choice over their holidays. More >>
Grow our own project launch: Auckland AUT Manukau
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
I am so pleased to be here in the company of people of passion; people of people – and that is why we are here today. Whanau Ora is essentially about having pride in ourselves – and this project is all about that. More >>
250,000 NZers benefit from Govt drug budget
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
A $60 million funding boost to medicines funding under the National-led Government, means a quarter of a million Kiwis are receiving government subsidised medicines they couldn't have got two years ago. More >>
Shareholders’ Association praised for female focus
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of women on company boards should get a welcome boost following a decision of the New Zealand Shareholders’ Association (NZSA) to make it a priority. More >>
