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NZ-Singapore double tax agreement progressed
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The introduction of New Zealand’s new double tax agreement with Singapore came a step closer to completion this week with the signing of an Order in Council which incorporates the agreement into New Zealand law, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has ... More >>
Minister makes ERA appointments
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson today announced the appointment of three new Members of the Employment Relations Authority and the reappointment of two others. More >>
New $4 million kura for Nelson
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
A new school providing education in Te Reo Māori has been established in Nelson and will open in 2012, Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples announced today. More >>
New directors appointed to NZVIF board
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced two new directors for the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund. More >>
New employment indicator for the tool box
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Employment Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the introduction of the Department of Labour’s Leading Indicator of Employment. More >>
PM congratulates David Cameron after UK election
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today offered his congratulations to David Cameron on becoming the next British Prime Minister. More >>
Minister Congratulates Doctor On Major Award
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, has today expressed congratulations to Auckland paediatrician, and former Children’s Commissioner, Dr Ian Hassall, who was awarded a prestigious international honour at the meeting of the heads of ... More >>
Silver Fern visa quota fills in 30 minutes
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The popularity of the new Silver Fern visa shows the Government has the right policy settings to attract skilled young people to New Zealand, says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman. More >>
Seasonal flu vaccine doses top 900,000
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The seasonal flu vaccination programme has seen more than 900,000 doses of vaccine distributed throughout the country. More >>
NZ to join International Renewable Energy Agency
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee has today announced New Zealand’s intention to join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). More >>
More investment in faster cancer treatment
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister Tony Ryall has officially opened Capital and Coast DHB's new high dose brachytherapy* bunker for cancer treatment, this morning. More >>
Science, innovation keys to economic growth
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and innovation are at the heart of the Goverment’s economic agenda, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp says. More >>
Key: Budget 2010: Investing in NZ’s future
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
First, I am going to announce the research and science component of next week’s Budget... Second, I want to release the Government’s direction for science and innovation, called Igniting Potential. More >>
Budget provides $321m for RS&T activities
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced that research, science and technology will be one of the major recipients of new funding in Budget 2010. More >>
More resources to fight illicit drugs trade
Monday, 10 May 2010, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2010 will provide $5.9 million of capital funding to Customs over the next two years to fight the illicit drugs trade through enhanced tracking and surveillance, Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says. More >>
Minister welcomes Special Rapporteur visit
Monday, 10 May 2010, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples is very pleased that the UN Special Rapportuer on the Situation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous Peoples has accepted the Government’s invitation to visit New Zealand. More >>
Mt Eden-ACRP set for private management
Monday, 10 May 2010, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The joint Mt Eden-Auckland Central Remand Prison (ACRP) has been selected to be operated by a private contract manager, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
Strong outcome urged for NPT Review Conference
Monday, 10 May 2010, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Disarmament Minister Georgina te Heuheu today urged all states to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to continue to push for a strong outcome from the Review Conference presently underway in New York. More >>
Sharples: UN DRIP Celebration luncheon
Monday, 10 May 2010, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
I would like to acknowledge my colleague, Hon Simon Power, who read the statement of support in Parliament on the same day as I made the statement in New York. We considered it important to present our position to our indigenous counterparts at ... More >>
Key Notes: Visiting Our Troops
Saturday, 8 May 2010, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
It was good to spend some time with our servicemen and women in Kabul and Bamyan. They're doing a great job, helping to build schools and hospitals, and protect the Afghan people. More >>
