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Rules of Origin changes welcome news
Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Australia have concluded their review of the Rules of Origin under the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (CER), Trade Minister Tim Groser and Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today More >>
Financial service changes passed unanimously
Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power welcomed the unanimous passing today of legislation that simplifies compliance for financial advisers. The Financial Service Providers (Pre-Implementation Adjustments) Act amends the regulatory framework established ... More >>
Whanau Ora Gathering Momentum
Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia has told a Maori Affairs Select Committee today that she is delighted at the momentum being generated around Whanau Ora. Mrs Turia told the committee that she had seen the enthusiasm first hand when she spoke at ... More >>
Game Animal Council final report received
Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson today received the final report outlining the recommended process for establishing a new Game Animal Council. More >>
Ministers sign revised memorandum of understanding
Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Australian and New Zealand Government today signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Coordination of Business Law. More >>
Launch of the Mangere Pasifika Youth Court
Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
In the late 1920s when a group of Mau leaders came to New Zealand to petition the Government they drew upon an ancient Samoan proverb, 'We are moved by love, but never driven by intimidation'. More >>
Launch of the Mangere Pasifika Youth Court
Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
In the late 1920s when a group of Mau leaders came to New Zealand to petition the Government they drew upon an ancient Samoan proverb, 'We are moved by love, but never driven by intimidation'. More >>
Discussion document on securities law
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today called for public submissions after releasing a discussion document on New Zealand’s securities law. More >>
Minister welcomes second OAG report on Police
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the findings of the second monitoring report of the Auditor-General into the response of Police to the recommendations of the 2007 Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct. More >>
Ministers attending economic relations forum
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministers of Commerce, Agriculture, and Trade are meeting with their Australian counterparts in Canberra tomorrow for the annual Closer Economic Relations Ministerial Forum. More >>
Local Electoral (Maori Representation) Amendment
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
When we look at the very establishment of Parliament in this country, we know that when the General Assembly met for the first time in 1854, Māori had no representation. That was an anomaly, because their property was in hapū ownership rather than individual ... More >>
APEC Energy Ministers' Meeting successful
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Energy and Resources Pansy Wong returned yesterday from a very successful APEC Energy Ministers' Meeting in Japan. More >>
Nikau Foundation Corporate Challenge Celebration
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you, Adrian Wimmers, who has the most important job in this room – in keeping us all on time and in order. More >>
NZ and Chile commit to energy cooperation
Monday, 21 June 2010, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee and Chilean Minister of Energy Dr Ricardo Raineri Bernain met in Wellington today and affirmed the growing importance of the energy relationship between New Zealand and Chile. More >>
GST Panel eases way for new generation of business
Monday, 21 June 2010, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The recently appointed GST Advisory Panel will help ensure that a business sector that has not faced GST change in a generation has a smooth transition to the 15 percent rate on 1 October, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says. More >>
New Chief Censor to be appointed
Monday, 21 June 2010, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has acknowledged the contribution of Chief Censor Bill Hastings, who will be taking up a new role as a District Court Judge and Chair of the Immigration and Protection Tribunal. More >>
DC Judge Appointed
Monday, 21 June 2010, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Chief Censor Bill Hastings has been appointed as a District Court Judge and will head the new Immigration and Protection Tribunal, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Terms of Waitangi Negotiations
Monday, 21 June 2010, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown signed Terms of Negotiation with Ngāti Korokī Kahukura and Ngāti Hauā at Pōhara marae near Pūtāruru yesterday in a further step towards settling historical Treaty claims in the Waikato region, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations ... More >>
Inspirational work of Police Youth Aid
Monday, 21 June 2010, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s youth justice system was a great example of how inspirational people can help turn around the lives of young offenders, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
Government delivers on pest management promise
Monday, 21 June 2010, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Crown land will be required to meet ‘good neighbour’ obligations in regional pest management strategies, Biosecurity Minister David Carter has announced today. More >>
