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Fresh Start for Te Hurihanga
Monday, 1 February 2010, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
An effective programme for youth offenders at Te Hurihanga will continue to be provided at the Te Hurihanga facility in Hamilton, Justice Minister Simon Power and Social Development Minister Paula Bennett said today. More >>
NZ-India FTA negotiation set to begin
Monday, 1 February 2010, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser and Indian Commerce Minister, Sri Anand Sharma announced today the start of negotiations towards a free trade agreement between New Zealand and India. More >>
Tenants embrace home ownership opportunity
Saturday, 30 January 2010, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley today marked the first purchase of a state house by its tenants in over a decade with a visit to the new owners of a three bedroom bungalow in Hastings. More >>
Te Heuheu Speech Swearing-in Community Magistrates
Friday, 29 January 2010, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you, your Honour. It’s a pleasure to be here in Manukau today for such an important occasion – the swearing-in of eight new Community Magistrates I’d like to acknowledge His Honour Chief Judge Russell Johnson; His Worship the Mayor of Manukau, ... More >>
‘Public move to end tobacco sales ‘staggering"
Friday, 29 January 2010, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A recent analysis of the 2008 Health and Lifestyles Survey conducted by the National Research Bureau reports overwhelming public support for ending tobacco sales. More >>
Veterans have chance to join Gallipoli contingent
Friday, 29 January 2010, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand service veterans will have the opportunity to join the official New Zealand contingent at Gallipoli for this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations, Veterans Affairs Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>
Eight new Community Magistrates for Auckland
Friday, 29 January 2010, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Eight new Community Magistrates have been appointed for the Auckland region, Justice Minister Simon Power and Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu announced today. Mr Power said the Magistrates would help to reduce court waiting times. "The appointment of ... More >>
Minister plans renewed health and safety focus
Friday, 29 January 2010, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
A review of New Zealand’s Workplace Health and Safety Strategy has identified key areas where work is needed to reduce workplace deaths and accidents, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. “I have been concerned at the toll in our workplaces ... More >>
Review of Special Education: Discussion Document
Friday, 29 January 2010, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy will next week visit Evans Bay Intermediate School in Wellington, where she will launch the discussion document for the Government's Review of Special Education. At 8:30am on Wednesday February 3 Mrs Roy will join ... More >>
Accounts slightly better, growth the focus
Friday, 29 January 2010, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Crown accounts for the five months to November 30 were slightly better than forecast, but reinforce the need for responsible fiscal and economic management through 2010, Finance Minister Bill English says. “We face another six years of Budget deficits ... More >>
New work underway on Phase II of RMA reforms
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand needs to do better with its planning of urban development and associated infrastructure, Environment Minister Nick Smith said today announcing two new technical advisory groups to support the Government’s programme of resource management reforms. ... More >>
Measures to fill $20m driver licensing hole
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says poor financial oversight by the previous government has resulted in a $20 million shortfall in the driver licensing and testing area. The NZ Transport Agency has today started public consultation on its proposed changes ... More >>
Commerce Commission chair reappointed
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Dr Mark Berry has been reappointed as chair of the Commerce Commission, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today. "I'm pleased that Dr Berry will continue to serve as chair of the Commerce Commission to complete a full five year term until ... More >>
Swearing-in for Auckland’s Community Magistrates
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Courts Georgina te Heuheu will tomorrow be speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for Auckland’s eight new Community Magistrates. Media and photographers welcome. When: Friday 29 January. 1.45pm onwards (swearing in around 3.30pm, followed ... More >>
Minister welcomes annual report on Treaty
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has welcomed the release of two papers on Treaty of Waitangi relationships and human rights and the Treaty. “These reports by the Human Rights Commission present factual information about developments in ... More >>
Supporting National Standards
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Today’s report in the Dominion Post which suggests that $26 million is being spent on a “charm offensive” on National Standards is wrong, says Education Minister Anne Tolley. The headline in the newspaper, “$26 million to win over parents on ... More >>
Hon Tariana Turia: Te Kotahitanga Hui
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
This is a marae that understands the concept of manaakitanga and also the wider concept of kotahitanga. It is a marae which respects the spirit of oneness, the unity of purpose; the bringing together into one. More >>
PM acknowledges Fitzsimons’ contribution
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says Jeanette Fitzsimons’ contribution to politics in New Zealand has been significant and will leave an important legacy. The Green MP today announced she will retire after 13 years in Parliament. “Jeanette has been the ... More >>
Reparation and ACC entitlements
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Sentencing Act 2002 is to be amended to clarify that court orders of reparation can include consequential injury costs that are not covered by Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) entitlements, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. More >>
Historic Places Trust review announced
Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Preliminary findings of the 2009 review of the New Zealand Historic Places Act will help to focus the Historic Places Trust on its significant regulatory responsibilities while providing opportunities for more effective advocacy in local communities, Arts ... More >>
