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Dunne: Banks settlement victory for legal process
Thursday, 24 December 2009, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
The settlement announced tonight between the Commissioner of Inland Revenue and four major banks in a long-standing court dispute was in a victory for legal process, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said. More >>
Changes to Housing New Zealand Corporation Board
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley has announced the appointment of three new members to the board of Housing New Zealand Corporation and the reappointment of two existing members. The new members have been appointed for a term of three years, beginning ... More >>
Thousands benefit from home insulation scheme
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Nearly 5000 Kiwi homes benefited from retrofitted insulation and clean heating under the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme during November, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee said today. More >>
Cautious confidence heading into Christmas
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders can go into the Christmas break feeling more positive after two quarters of economic growth, but more work is needed to ensure a strong sustainable recovery, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Please drive safely this festive season
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
“Everyone is looking forward to a relaxing break over summer, but it is also the busiest time on the roads. Please use common sense and patience when driving so your holiday break is memorable for the right reasons,” says Mr Joyce. More >>
NZ ratifies ban on cluster munitions
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has ratified the Cluster Munitions Disarmament Convention which bans the use, development, production and stockpiling of cluster munitions, Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Georgina te Heuheu announced today. More >>
Talent in Small Business Advisory Group
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Maurice Williamson Minister for Small Business 23 December 2009 Media Statement Wealth of talent and experience in Small Business Advisory Group More >>
Review reinforces Government action on weathertigh
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
A PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report released today on the size and cost of the weathertightness problem reinforces the Government’s work towards assisting affected homeowners, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson said today. More >>
Government Assistance for Leaky Home Owners
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
“An assistance package for leaky home owners will be taken to Cabinet early in the New Year,” Maurice Williamson, Minister for Building and Construction said today. “Our priority is getting leaky homes repaired. Too much money has been spent ... More >>
Settlements signed in principle
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown will sign separate Agreements in Principle with Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara and Ngāti Manuhiri in Auckland today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced. Mr Finlayson said it was a great achievement and ... More >>
Funding boost for Auckland social services
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Central will benefit from a funding boost for five local social services organisations. More >>
Minister welcomes work on Rotorua Eastern Arterial
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Transport Hon Steven Joyce has welcomed the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) decision to approve funding for the investigation work on the new Rotorua Eastern Arterial. More >>
Transport board members announced
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of Rear Admiral David Ledson to Chair the board of Maritime New Zealand. He also announced a number of recent reappointments to transport Crown entity boards. More >>
Minister releases Tertiary Education Strategy
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Tertiary Education Strategy 2010-2015 released today will ensure the sector is more responsive to the needs of students and employers, says Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley. “The new strategy outlines the Government’s priorities for the next ... More >>
Minister pleased with Western Ring Route progress
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says he is pleased with the steady progress the NZ Transport Agency is making towards Auckland’s Western Ring Route which has been identified as a Road of National Significance. The NZTA Board has now confirmed the ... More >>
Digital switchover – frequency allocations
Monday, 21 December 2009, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Steven Joyce has confirmed the initial frequency allocation boundaries for long term use of the present UHF television bands after digital switchover (DSO). More >>
Anne Tolley - Aorangi School
Monday, 21 December 2009, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the outcome of the judicial review at the High Court in Christchurch into the closure process for Aorangi School. “The decision to close the school was not an easy one, but I was confident all along that ... More >>
Appointments To Advisory Committee On Statistics
Monday, 21 December 2009, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson today announced six appointments to the Advisory Committee on Official Statistics (ACOS). Professor Richard Bedford and Dr Peter Bushnell have been reappointed to the committee and there are four new appointments. The new ... More >>
A Year Of Success
Saturday, 19 December 2009, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
There are only six more days until Christmas. Everyone is looking forward to the Christmas break. More >>
Mercy Hospice Auckland benefits from extra funding
Saturday, 19 December 2009, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
I am pleased to announce that Health Minister Hon Tony Ryall has pledged an extra $150,000 in Government funding for Mercy Hospice Auckland. More >>
