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Government dealing to drugs and violence
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
The priority the Government has placed on tackling drugs and violence has been reinforced by the latest Police crime statistics, Police Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Minister launches employment resource for SMEs
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson today launched the Big 6 series of guides to help employers with some of the most common problems they encounter in running a business. More >>
First step to improve Canterbury water management
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
The passing of the Government's Environment Canterbury (Temporary Commissioners and Improved Water Management) Bill through Parliament today is the first step to improving Canterbury’s water management, says Environment Minister Nick Smith and Local Government ... More >>
NZ and China sign dairy cooperation arrangement
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has signed a dairy cooperation arrangement with China’s Agriculture Minister Han Changfu. More >>
Deaf Student Selected For Gallipoli Trip
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy and Minister of Disability Issues Tariana Turia today welcomed the announcement from Veterans' Affairs Minister Judith Collins that a student with special needs has been selected to join the official New Zealand ... More >>
NZ to host first Global Research Alliance meeting
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today released details of an ambitious international plan to produce more food with fewer emissions. More >>
Groser opens New Zealand Focus store in Guangzhou
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser today officially opened New Zealand Focus – the first of two New Zealand branded retail stores in Guangzhou, China. More >>
Law change to clarify PIE timing rules
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will introduce legislation later this year to clarify the timing rules for portfolio investment entities (PIEs) claiming a tax deduction for credit impairments or doubtful debts, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Foreshore and seabed consultation document
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is seeking feedback from the public on a consultation document released today setting out options for a possible replacement of the Foreshore and Seabed Act, and outlining the government’s proposal, Attorney-General Chris Finlayson ... More >>
Govt seeks public views on foreshore and seabed
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
In announcing the Government is seeking public feedback on options to replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act, Prime Minister John Key says it is important for all New Zealanders to see the matter resolved effectively once and for all. More >>
Minister announces student Gallipoli winners
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Judith Collins today announced the 21 students who will be joining the official New Zealand contingent at Gallipoli for this year’s ANZAC commemorations. More >>
Minister welcomes advisers' draft Code of Conduct
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power has today welcomed the publication of the draft Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers. More >>
Proposal to remove tobacco from public view
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Consultation will begin this week on a proposal to ban the display of tobacco products in all retail outlets in New Zealand. More >>
Heavier trucks will bring real productivity gains
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
A new permit system allowing heavy vehicles to operate outside the current mass and dimension limits will deliver real gains for both the economy and the travelling public, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
April 1 tax changes promote fairness
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Tax changes taking effect tomorrow are in line with the Government’s vision to make the tax system fairer and encourage productivity through saving and enterprise, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Minister to recommend cameras in taxis
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce today met with representatives from the taxi industry to discuss a report from officials recommending that security cameras are made mandatory in all taxis operating in our major towns and cities. More >>
New Zealand and Mexico sign agreement
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee and Mexico’s Secretary of Energy Georgina Kessels have signed a cooperation arrangement in Cancun, Mexico to facilitate bilateral collaboration in the field of renewable energy. More >>
Benefit rates to increase from April 1
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Benefits and Superannuation payments will increase from tomorrow, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Nick Smith: Environment Canterbury Bill
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Long standing, systemic issues relating to the performance of ECan have reached a critical stage. Evidence of failure has been apparent for well over a decade and concerns surrounding ECan were included in the Ministry for the Environment’s briefing ... More >>
Phil Heatley to be reinstated as a Minister
Tuesday, 30 March 2010, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced that, following the receipt of the Auditor-General’s report into expenditure by Phil Heatley, he has decided to reinstate Mr Heatley as a Minister in the National-led government. More >>
