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Minister attending justice meeting in Australia
Friday, 30 April 2010, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power will be attending the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General in Melbourne on May 7. More >>
Courts and Criminal Matters Bill introduced
Friday, 30 April 2010, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to enhance the courts’ powers to collect fines, reparation payments, and civil debt was introduced to Parliament this week by Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu, QSO. More >>
Wairarapa joins the world’s safety elite
Friday, 30 April 2010, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Associate ACC Minister Pansy Wong congratulates the Wairarapa region for becoming New Zealand’s first combined-council International Safe Community. More >>
Minister rejects inaccurate claims
Friday, 30 April 2010, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is strongly rejecting inaccurate claims made on TV3 news last night that she offered money to settle a privacy complaint. More >>
Schedule 4 submission period extended
Friday, 30 April 2010, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee and Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson have announced an extension to the public submission period on the government’s proposals outlined on March 22 in the discussion paper Maximising our Mineral Potential: ... More >>
Tariana Turia - Waitai’s Got Talent
Friday, 30 April 2010, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
And then here I am tonight in the heart of the ‘Rua; in a hall cram packed full of talent; through the initiative and passion of the Waitangirua Residents Focus Group. More >>
Rest and Meal Breaks Bill passes first reading
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Employment Relations (Rest and Meal Breaks) Amendment Bill has received its first reading in Parliament. More >>
Local Councils to be Held More Accountable
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide today introduced to Parliament a Bill to amend the Local Government Act 2002 to improve the transparency, accountability and financial management of local government. More >>
New $9.7 million Auckland school set to open
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Plans for a new $9.7 million school at Papakura in Auckland are making great progress following the appointment of an establishment Board of Trustees, says Education Minister Anne Tolley. More >>
Electoral finance package introduced to Parliament
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Electoral finance package introduced to Parliament A bill to reform electoral finance laws was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power. “I want to thank the public and political parties for their input into the various consultation ... More >>
NZ Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill has been introduced to the House of Representatives. More >>
Local Councils to be held more accountable
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide today introduced to Parliament a Bill to amend the Local Government Act 2002 to improve the transparency, accountability and financial management of local government. More >>
Discussion paper on Unit Title Act regulations
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today released a discussion paper on proposed regulations to support the new Unit Titles Act. More >>
Parent to Parent annual awareness week
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
For many years Parent to Parent New Zealand has contributed too many positive outcomes for families by providing exceptional support services, says Disability Issues Minister Tariana Turia. More >>
New price set for regulated milk
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has announced amendments to the pricing formula for milk Fonterra supplies to other New Zealand dairy processors. More >>
Government pays tribute to broadcaster Elma Maua
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Radio broadcaster Elma Maua was a leader in her field of journalism and a trailblazer for Pacific Island people generally and will be greatly missed, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu said today. More >>
Symposium: Working with Sexual Abuse
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for inviting me here today to deliver the opening address at the Working with Sexual Abuse Conference. More >>
Symposium: Working with Sexual Abuse
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for inviting me here today to deliver the opening address at the Working with Sexual Abuse Conference. More >>
Govt support for victims of sexual violence
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power today announced that the Minister and Associate Minister of Social Development will be joining him in leading the Government’s response to the Taskforce for Action on Sexual Violence. More >>
Opening Address to New Zealand Gaming Expo
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak once again at this important event for the gaming industry in New Zealand. More >>
