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Minister announces two SOE board appointments

Friday, 2 July 2010, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government

State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power today announced two appointments to the boards of Transpower and Solid Energy. Mark Verbiest has been appointed a director of Transpower, taking effect from 1 August 2010 to 30 April 2013. More >>

State Housing Appeal Authority appointments

Friday, 2 July 2010, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Housing Minister Phil Heatley today announced new appointments to the State Housing Appeal Authority, including the appointment of Marilyn Wallace as Principal Member. More >>

Company tax moves leave NZ more competitive

Friday, 2 July 2010, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s new 28 per cent company tax rate from next year will make this country more competitive internationally – and particularly with Australia, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

New appointment to Chartered Engineers Council

Friday, 2 July 2010, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has announced the appointment of Jon Williams to the Chartered Professional Engineers Council. More >>

Progress on gender pay gap work

Friday, 2 July 2010, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Women’s Affairs Minister Pansy Wong joined the Certified Builders’ Third year Apprentice Challenge winner and other Auckland tradeswomen for breakfast this morning to share stories about their work lives in male-dominated trades. More >>

PM opens Ruapehu-Whanganui cycle trail

Friday, 2 July 2010, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key officially opened the first stage of the 200-kilometre Ruapehu to Whanganui New Zealand Cycle Trail project at Old Coach Road, Ohakune today. More >>

Tolley: New Zealand Principals' Federation Conference

Friday, 2 July 2010, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Yes, we have differing viewpoints from time to time, but I know that the Government and NZPF share the desire for a high-performing education system. We both want all young people to reach their potential. And we both realise the importance of strong ... More >>

Taekwon-Do world champs receives boost

Friday, 2 July 2010, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today that the government will contribute $100,000 towards the ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships in March 2011, following news that New Zealand will host the event in Wellington in March ... More >>

Relationship agreement available for review

Friday, 2 July 2010, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government

Feedback is now being sought on a draft Relationship Agreement between the Communities of Aotearoa New Zealand and the Government. More >>

New Zealand Energy Data File 2010 released

Friday, 2 July 2010, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s leading record of annual energy data shows a year-on-year increase in renewable electricity generation of eight per cent, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>

English announces board appointments

Friday, 2 July 2010, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Bill English has appointed new members to the boards of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, the Crown Forestry Rental Trust (CFRT) and National Provident Fund (NPF). More >>

$6 million for Hawke's Bay Museum and Art Gallery

Friday, 2 July 2010, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government

The Hawke’s Bay Museum and Art Gallery will receive a Government grant of $6 million for its redevelopment project, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>

Unanimous support for audio visual links in courts

Friday, 2 July 2010, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Simon Power today thanked all political parties for their contribution to a bill which enables greater use of video links in courts. More >>

National Library opens new Auckland centre

Friday, 2 July 2010, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister Responsible for the National Library, Nathan Guy, has tonight opened the National Library's new $1.9 million Auckland centre. More >>

Animal welfare bill passes into law

Friday, 2 July 2010, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government

Agriculture Minister David Carter has welcomed the unanimous passing today of legislation that significantly raises penalties for cruelty to animals. More >>

Getting on your bike

Thursday, 1 July 2010, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Last week was Volunteer Awareness Week; a time to celebrate the mass movement of 1.2 million volunteers aged ten and over; who give so much of your time to health, social services, sports and arts, education, the environment, faith based organisations ... More >>

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