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Cruise ship costs to come down
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has announced a reduction of almost $5 per passenger in the marine safety charge paid by cruise ships, which will further stimulate the already growing cruise ship industry. More >>
Budget good news for superannuitants
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2010 is good news for those receiving New Zealand Superannuation, Minister for Senior Citizens John Carter says. More >>
Green light on Primary Growth Partnership projects
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture and Forestry Minister David Carter says New Zealand stands to benefit enormously from more than $45 million in government-industry partnerships announced today. More >>
Three Strikes Bill passed by Parliament
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill, which was today passed by Parliament, will ensure the worst repeat violent criminals have less chance to reoffend, Police Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
International co-operation enhanced for Commission
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
A bill enabling greater co-operation between the Commerce Commission, its Australian counterpart, and other overseas regulators passed its first reading on a unanimous vote in Parliament today. More >>
Major petroleum project begins
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The government today announced a major two-year work programme aimed at promoting oil and gas exploration around New Zealand. More >>
Insulation quality improving, but not good enough
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
“The government is committed to insulating at least 188,500 homes by 2013, but as well as quantity, we are insisting on top quality installations that are safe and result in maximum performance,” Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee ... More >>
New Tertiary Education Commission Chair Appointed
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Sir Harawira (Wira) Gardiner has been appointed Chair of the Tertiary Education Commission for a term of three years, filling the vacancy created by the recent resignation of David Shand. More >>
Minister supports Whare Oranga Ake
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Whare Oranga Ake initiative, which will help prisoners re-integrate into society using a kaupapa Maori approach, is a common-sense step towards reducing high levels of Maori reoffending, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Green Ribbon Award finalists announced
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced the 27 finalists for the 2010 Green Ribbon Awards which honour outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand’s environment. More >>
Working towards wellness
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says new evidence proving work is beneficial to health and wellbeing, underscores the need for welfare reform. More >>
Community Concerns Addressed on Auckland Council
Monday, 24 May 2010, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Today's report back of the Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill by the Auckland Governance Legislation Committee shows the Government is listening to community concerns and acting on them says Local Government Minister Hon Rodney Hide. More >>
Minister on Telecom announcement
Monday, 24 May 2010, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, has received a request from Telecom for the government to consider a further variation to the company’s Operational Separation Undertakings. More >>
Government Provides More Animal Welfare Funding
Sunday, 23 May 2010, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has announced the Government will spend an extra $8.2 million over four years to boost animal welfare activities. Budget 2010 allocates around $5 million for animal welfare enforcement and compliance. More >>
Budget delivers for ethnic communities
Friday, 21 May 2010, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
“The 2010 Budget has delivered for ethnic communities through a fairer, more incentivised tax system and a commitment to creating safer communities” says Minister for Ethnic Affairs Pansy Wong. More >>
Biosecurity congratulated on fruit fly find
Friday, 21 May 2010, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity Minister David Carter says smart action by biosecurity inspectors prevented fruit fly eggs hidden in fresh produce entering New Zealand’s border this week. More >>
Government protects Health's spending power
Friday, 21 May 2010, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Government has protected public health services in yesterday's Budget and maintained DHBs' real spending power says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Minister praises EECA award success
Friday, 21 May 2010, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Energy and Resources, Gerry Brownlee, today congratulated the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) on winning the award for the best Government agency in the Vero Excellence in Business Support Award 2010. More >>
Call for Electricity Authority Board applications
Friday, 21 May 2010, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has opened nominations for board members to sit on the soon to be established electricity market regulator, the Electricity Authority. More >>
Progress on gender pay gap work
Friday, 21 May 2010, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs will soon receive its second tranche of funding of $500,000 to continue work to address the gender pay gap. More >>
