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Sharples: Maori Rugby Centenary luncheon
Friday, 19 March 2010, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
I am happy to host this Māori Rugby Centenary luncheon – because both Rugby and being Māori, are foremost in my heart. More >>
Public consultation on natural health products
Friday, 19 March 2010, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Health today launched a two-month public consultation period on a proposed regulatory scheme for the fast-growing natural health products industry. More >>
Summer fisheries programme a success
Friday, 19 March 2010, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
A summer programme designed to encourage responsible behaviour in New Zealand fisheries is proving to be a great success, says Acting Fisheries Minister David Carter. More >>
Rally NZ receives government backing
Friday, 19 March 2010, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today that the government will contribute $250,000 from the Major Events Development Fund towards Rally New Zealand 2010 event, being held around Auckland in May. More >>
Dunne: International Fiscal Association Conference
Friday, 19 March 2010, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
Last year when I was invited to address your annual conference, New Zealand was facing one of its greatest economic challenges since the great depression of the 1930s. More >>
Further consultation on international tax rules
Friday, 19 March 2010, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced a new round of consultation on the reform of New Zealand’s international tax rules. More >>
Bills to improve justice system passed
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Laws that will enhance public confidence in the judicial complaints process, and ensure that Courts are adequately resourced to improve access to justice were passed by Parliament today. More >>
Government pays tribute to Sir Ian Axford
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has lost a remarkable man with the passing of Sir Ian Axford, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp said today. More >>
Electricity Authority Establishment Board picked
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the formation of the Electricity Authority Establishment Board. More >>
Productivity Commission will focus on higher grow
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Productivity Commission will be set up early next year to help boost New Zealand’s economic performance across the public and private sectors, Finance Minister Bill English and Regulatory Reform Minister Rodney Hide said today. More >>
Turia on Disability Services Consumer Consortium
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
It is the sign of a remarkable attitude– and yet, in my experience, a completely typical attitude for any one living with disabilities – the determination to live an ordinary life. In fact as I am frequently told, the real disability is that of ... More >>
Kupe Gas Project opened
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The $1.3 billion Kupe Gas Project in Taranaki was officially opened by the Prime Minister John Key today. More >>
Medical Council to review issues of timeliness
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has met with the Medical Council to discuss issues which emerged from a case of a suspended doctor. More >>
Minister takes dairy farmers to task on pollution
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter is putting dairy farmers who pollute on notice following the release today of the Dairying and Clean Streams Accord 2008/09 snapshot report. More >>
Positive indicators in labour market
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Demand for skilled workers is steadily increasing according to latest figures says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Labour clumsy in opposition - Sharples
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says Labour is clumsy in opposition and suprisingly unclear about how multiple Ministerial roles work. More >>
Govt, industry combine on new code for cranes
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for the cranes industry is a great example of Government and industry working together on health and safety, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. More >>
Te Atiawa, Taranaki sign Terms of Negotiation
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The 150th anniversary of the start of the Taranaki land wars was marked today by signing of Terms of Negotiation with two of the iwi of Taranaki, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced. More >>
Heather Roy at launch of consumer Complaintline
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The ability to make a complaint is a very important part of making sure our markets and laws are effective. If complaints are not aired and resolved, then poor practices will continue to occur and businesses won't be challenged to ‘get it right'. I'd ... More >>
Govt cap holds as resources shift to frontline
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Tony Ryall has released the second six-monthly update on the government's cap of core government administration. More >>
