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Change to Telecom Operational Separ'n Undertakings
Friday, 28 May 2010, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has approved a third variation to Telecom's operational separation undertakings. More >>
Appointment to the Commerce Commission
Friday, 28 May 2010, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of Pat Duignan as a full member of the Commerce Commission. More >>
First Financial Service Disputes Schemes Approved
Friday, 28 May 2010, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Consumer Affairs Heather Roy today announced that Financial Services Complaints Limited (FSCL) and the Insurance & Savings Ombudsman (ISO) are the first financial sector consumer dispute resolution schemes that she has approved under ... More >>
Work and Income cracking down on dodgy dealers
Friday, 28 May 2010, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has issued a strong warning to secondhand dealers - try to rip off the system and you will be caught. More >>
Key councils support leaky homes package
Friday, 28 May 2010, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Local authorities most affected by the leaky homes problem are getting behind the Government's new package, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson said today. More >>
Hide: Second Reading, Auckland Law Reform Bill
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill be now read a second time. More >>
Williamson: NZ Sustainable Building Conference
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to speak here today. While sustainability in my view has become an over-used term that encompasses a multitude of disparate views of the world, I'm all for cutting edge innovation and excellence in buildings. More >>
English: Focus on Finance - Budget 2010
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Last week I delivered my second Budget. Whereas the focus of Budget 2009 was dealing with the immediate effects of the global recession, Budget 2010 is about positioning New Zealand for faster, sustainable economic growth. More >>
Prime Minister responds to TV3 story
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key tonight responded to a TV3 story in relation to his blind trust. More >>
Turia: Launch of Computer Clubhouse Connected
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
This is a great day for us all. There was however, one word in particular that drew me here today – and that word is quite simply, connection. More >>
Commercial animal slaughter code released
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has today issued a new code of welfare that sets down minimum standards for the commercial slaughter of animals. More >>
Auckland Council transition costs below estimate
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide today announced the cost of funding the Auckland Transition Agency’s (ATA) transition work, a figure significantly less than estimated by the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance. More >>
Minister for Mining and Petroleum Council meeting
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee leaves this afternoon to attend the Australasian Ministerial Council on Mining and Petroleum Resources to be held in Melbourne tomorrow. More >>
Have your say on trans-Tasman mobile roaming rates
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released a discussion document on trans-Tasman mobile roaming. More >>
Board to set up Financial Markets Authority
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the Establishment Board of the new integrated market conduct regulator, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). More >>
Major research boost for deepwater fisheries
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has today announced a funding boost for research into New Zealand’s valuable deepwater fisheries and deep-sea environment. More >>
Minister welcomes Huntly design funding
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today welcomed the awarding of a $6.8m investigation and design contract by the NZ Transport Agency to enable the progression of the crucial Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway – one of seven initial Roads of National ... More >>
New Food Bill introduced to Parliament
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Bill that overhauls the outdated Food Act 1981 has been introduced to Parliament, Minister for Food Safety Kate Wilkinson announced today. More >>
Minister travels to France, Russia and Japan
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser is attending the OECD Economic Forum in Paris, France from 26-28 May before going on to progress New Zealand’s trade agenda in Moscow, Russia and Sapporo, Japan. More >>
Capital Market recommendations progressing well
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today released a progress report on the Government’s response to the Capital Market Development Taskforce. Last December, the taskforce made 60 recommendations as part of a blueprint for the development of capital markets. More >>
