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Investigation into Auckland emergency 111 problems
Friday, 26 February 2010, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
An investigation has been launched into the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning by Telecom. More >>
Dunne welcomes passage of Student Loans Bill
Friday, 26 February 2010, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne this evening welcomed the passage of the Student Loan Scheme (Exemptions and Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Bill in Parliament today. More >>
McCully to visit Middle East
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully heads to the Middle East on Friday for a five-day visit to Egypt, Israel, Ramallah (in the occupied Palestinian territories), and Turkey. More >>
The Future Workforce Of Special Education
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to be here today to celebrate the signing of the contract between the Ministry of Education, Massey University and the University of Canterbury to develop and deliver the Post-graduate Qualifications in Specialist Teaching. It's ... More >>
Te Ao Marama Maori Hui a Tau 2010
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
I am so delighted to be here in Rotorua, for this Hui-a-Tau of Te Ao Marama, the Maori Dental Association. More >>
Statement from Phil Heatley
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
I have called this media conference today to announce my resignation as Housing Minister, Fisheries Minister and a member in John Key’s Cabinet. More >>
Statement on Phil Heatley’s resignation
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key said today he had accepted with regret the resignation of Housing and Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley from his ministerial portfolios. More >>
Fresh Start for serious youth offenders
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
“Fresh Start legislation targeting the country’s most persistent, serious young offenders with a range of tough new measures has now become law,” says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Hauraki Gulf Marine Park marks 10 years
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
New parks and private land are to be added to the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park to mark its 10th anniversary, Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson announced today. More >>
Affordable, sustainable and fair ACC
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Accident Compensation Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament today with the support of the ACT and United Future Parties. More >>
(Youth Courts Jurisdiction and Orders) Amendment
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Last night I received an email about young people. Not an unusual occurrence by any means, as we frequently receive comment about young people and in particular an association with criminal activity, or youth unemployment. More >>
Dunne congratulates payroll provider on giving
Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Dunne congratulates payroll provider for backing payroll giving Speaking at the iPayroll Giving Service gala launch in Wellington this evening, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said he was delighted with the positive reception for the new payroll giving scheme ... More >>
Bonding scheme for health grads expanded
Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has expanded eligibility for its voluntary bonding scheme for health graduates working in hard to staff areas and specialties. More >>
Govt not introducing filing for large non-issuers
Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has decided that large non-issuer companies will not be required to file their financial statements with the Registrar of Companies. More >>
Don a bow tie in support of Muscular Dystrophy
Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Disabilities Issues Minister Tariana Turia is encouraging people to don a bow tie this week in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s awareness campaign. More >>
Minister says 111 calls must get through
Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, says ensuring 111 calls made from mobile telephone networks get through is vital. More >>
ACC for criminal acts misguided
Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Removing ACC lump sums, income compensation and non-essential rehabilitation from those who commit crimes is common sense, ACC Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Competition Law and Regulation Review: Rodney Hide
Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Today I will outline my view of the current regulatory environment and explain how I think the Regulatory Responsibility Bill will impact on that environment. But first some context. More >>
Ministerial statement on Fiji
Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
I wish to take a brief opportunity to update the House on recent developments in New Zealand's relationship with Fiji. More >>
High Court rules on dolphin legal challenge
Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley has commented on today’s release of the High Court’s judgment on the inshore fishing industry’s legal challenge to the closure of some areas to set net and trawl fishing, put in place in 2008 to protect Hector’s and ... More >>
