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Minister welcomes state sector changes

Thursday, 25 March 2010, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the proposed integration of the National Library and Archives New Zealand into the Department of Internal Affairs. More >>

MAF and NZFSA to be merged

Thursday, 25 March 2010, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Food Safety Authority will be merged into the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, say Minister of Agriculture and Biosecurity David Carter and Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson. More >>

Improving the science system

Thursday, 25 March 2010, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp has welcomed the planned amalgamation of his Ministry and the Foundation for Research Science and Technology, announced today by the Minister of State Services, Tony Ryall More >>

State sector changes to improve performance

Thursday, 25 March 2010, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government

State Services Minister Tony Ryall today announced changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government agencies. More >>

Aviation security charges to be reduced

Thursday, 25 March 2010, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says from next month the aviation security charge paid by out-bound airlines will be reduced by $5 per passenger. More >>

Labour’s mining hypocrisy laid bare

Thursday, 25 March 2010, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Labour’s hypocrisy over mining has been laid bare, says Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee, after new figures released by Crown Minerals today showed Labour approved more than 200 permits for mining on the Conservation Estate More >>

Resignation of the Chief Families Commissioner

Thursday, 25 March 2010, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett today announced she has accepted the resignation of the Chief Families Commissioner Jan Pryor. More >>

Recovery strengthens but challenges remain

Thursday, 25 March 2010, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government

The economy grew solidly in the final quarter of last year, but more work is needed to ensure a sustainable recovery that creates jobs and lifts the incomes of New Zealand families, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

Maori Aquaculture Settlement Bill passed

Thursday, 25 March 2010, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government

Acting Fisheries Minister Nick Smith has welcomed the passage of the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Amendment Bill in Parliament today. More >>

Some facts about mining in New Zealand

Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee says much of the noise around the government’s modest proposals to open up a portion of Schedule Four land for possible mining is ignoring the facts about mining’s role in the economy. More >>

Turia: Taranaki Restorative Justice Seminar

Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Last Wednesday, I joined the Prime Minister, Minister of Maori Affairs, Attorney General and whanau, hapu and iwi of Taranaki in progressing a settlement of the historical claims of Taranaki iwi on behalf of Nga Uri o Taranaki Iwi. More >>

Auckland CCOs will not pay more tax

Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne have rejected suggestions that the new structure of the Auckland Council would result in an increased tax liability. More >>

OECD to study National Standards

Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that New Zealand is to be part of an OECD international review of evaluation and assessment in schools. More >>

Government moves to reduce aircraft financing cost

Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has announced that New Zealand will become a party to the Cape Town Convention and associated Aircraft Protocol, which will reduce finance costs for companies purchasing and leasing aircraft. More >>

Update on 111 services

Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has today announced a series of steps being taken to ensure the reliability of 111 emergency call services. More >>

Loss of 11 kiwi chicks sad blow for reserve

Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government

News that 11 kiwi chicks have been killed by a predator at the private Warrenheip reserve near Karapiro is a sad blow, says Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson. More >>

Submissions Pour In On Special Education Review

Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy was today pleased to announce that the Ministry of Education has received more than 1,500 submissions on the Government’s Review of Special Education to date, with further submissions still arriving. More >>