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Speech: McCully - NZ, Bridge between Asia & Europe
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you to the Swedish Institute of International Affairs for inviting me to speak this evening. My topic tonight is New Zealand’s relations with both Asia and Europe, and our potential as a bridge between the two. I should first express my admiration ... More >>
Suicide rates continue to decline
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Suicide rates declined to 11.0 suicides per 100,000 people in 2007, the lowest rate since 1985 and a continuation of a downward trend over the past decade, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne announced today. Suicide Facts 2007 the Ministry of Health’s ... More >>
12 itnl tax info exchange agreements this year
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has signed 12 international tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) this year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said in announcing agreements with Anguilla, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. “These two agreements conclude a very busy and ... More >>
Positive report on court workloads
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
An Auditor-General’s report on the Ministry of Justice’s management of court workloads was released today. Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu said the audit was predominantly favourable, and she was pleased that the Ministry of Justice’s effectiveness ... More >>
NZ supports relief efforts after Fiji cyclone
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is making a $100,000 contribution to relief efforts in Fiji following Cyclone Mick, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. “Tropical Cyclone Mick forced around 3800 people in Fiji to evacuate their homes, and we have reports that ... More >>
Bill to improve polytechnics passes third reading
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill passed today will improve the performance of polytechnics, says Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley “This Government is striving for a world-leading education system that equips all New Zealanders with ... More >>
Fisheries Minister sets cautious sea lion limit
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley today announced his decision on management measures for the 2009-10 Auckland Islands squid trawl fishery (SQU6T). This includes setting a fishing related mortality limit (FRML) for sea lions that may be accidentally caught ... More >>
$45 million for Global Research Alliance
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Climate Change Issues (International Negotiations) Minister Tim Groser and Agriculture Minister David Carter today announced that New Zealand will contribute $45 million over four years to the Global Research Alliance on agriculture greenhouse ... More >>
Govt favours three-notice procedure for s92A
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government favours a three-notice procedure to deal with illegal copying of material over computer networks, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today. More >>
Funding boost for essential social services
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Community Response Fund is delivering more support to critical social services groups with nearly $11 million being rolled out in the latest funding round. Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development and Employment, today announced that $10.86 ... More >>
Expert panel named for marine energy fund
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
A panel of four experts has been chosen to consider applications to the Marine Energy Deployment Fund, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. The panel will allocate grants to projects which aim to develop and harness New Zealand’s ... More >>
Platinum Fund delivers
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
NZ On Air Platinum Fund announcements have delivered on the Government’s promise of high quality broadcasting content, says Broadcasting Minister, Jonathan Coleman. NZ On Air yesterday announced investments in four significant new television programmes ... More >>
Electricity Industry Bill passes First Reading
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Electricity Industry Bill, containing major reforms to New Zealand’s electricity system, received its first reading in Parliament tonight. Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, said the Bill contains a suite of changes to New Zealand's electricity ... More >>
Tax crucial to capital markets reform
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today welcomed the Capital Markets Development Taskforce’s recommendations to improve the functioning of New Zealand’s capital markets. “As part of its report, the Taskforce has recommended a number of changes to the tax ... More >>
Student loan repayment threshold remains same
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
The income threshold at which New Zealand-based borrowers must begin repaying their student loans will remain at $19,084 for the 2010-11 tax year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. The threshold is reviewed annually and in previous years has ... More >>
Alarming report shows need for urgent action
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley says immediate action is needed to help New Zealand’s youngest students, following the release of an alarming report by the Education Review Office (ERO). An ERO evaluation into reading and writing in the crucial Years 1 and ... More >>
Greater scope for Enrolled Nurses
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Enrolled nurses will be able to take on more skilled work supporting registered nurses under changes announced by the Nursing Council. Expanding the work of Enrolled Nurses was one of the Government's election pledges to help address the workforce crisis. ... More >>
Govt welcomes final report on capital markets
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will consider the recommendations of the Capital Market Development Taskforce’s final report as a matter of priority, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today. The report, which details a blueprint for the development of New Zealand’s ... More >>
Political capital out of family violence - not ok
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Chairperson of the Ministerial Committee on Family Violence, Hon Tariana Turia, today expressed great disappointment at political point-scoring around family violence by Labour Opposition MP, Annette King. More >>
Every Fish Counts this summer
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Four million guardians – this is the way we should be thinking about New Zealand’s fisheries this summer. Launching the Ministry of Fisheries’ summer education campaign, Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley, an enthusiastic recreational fisher, encouraged ... More >>
