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Bill improves corporate trustees' supervision
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill that requires corporate trustees and certain statutory supervisors to be licensed was introduced to Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power. The Securities (Trustees and Statutory Supervisors) Bill is intended to protect investors' interests ... More >>
“Every Fish Counts” this summer
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Four million guardians – this is the way we should be thinking about New Zealand’s fisheries this summer. More >>
Housing Minister’s holiday message
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley is wishing all Housing New Zealand Corporation tenants a happy holiday, and is also offering them every opportunity to seek assistance if they have any difficulty managing their finances over the Christmas period. More >>
Government’s focus on jobs, higher growth
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s firm focus in 2010 will be achieving higher economic growth and giving businesses the confidence to invest and create jobs, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Minister welcomes Kapiti Expressway decision
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the announcement of the NZ Transport Agency’s preferred corridor for the upgrade of State Highway 1 along the Kapiti Coast. More >>
Transmission Gully gets the green light
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the green light for the development of Transmission Gully, which will be the largest single project in the Wellington Road of National Significance. More >>
Strategic plan for Wellington highway unveiled
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has joined the NZ Transport Agency in unveiling plans for a $2.2 billion strategic upgrade of State Highway 1 from Wellington Airport to Levin, including Transmission Gully. More >>
Job tracking tool launched
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
A new programme for measuring changes in the labour market was launched today by Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
New travel regulations fairer for veterans
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans Affairs Minister Judith Collins today announced changes to the travel concessions for severely disabled war veterans, to make the system legally compliant and fairer to veterans. More >>
Aroha in Action family violence campaign
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia today announced the launch of the Government’s latest campaign against family violence. More >>
Maori flag chosen to fly on Waitangi Day
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Apologies for any cross posting … Hon John Key Prime Minister Hon Dr Pita Sharples Minister of Maori Affairs More >>
PM releases details of Prince William’s visit
Monday, 14 December 2009, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has released details of next month's visit by Prince William. After arriving in Auckland on Sunday,17 January, Prince William will visit Eden Park to see the redevelopment work and be briefed on plans for the Rugby World Cup. More >>
New regulations for moratorium proposals
Monday, 14 December 2009, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Debt issuers, including finance companies dealing with moratoria, will face tougher measures from 31 January next year, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today. More >>
Public Service gets behind payroll giving
Monday, 14 December 2009, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne is delighted that the Public Service is getting behind the new payroll giving scheme that offers staff the chance to donate to charities. More >>
Feedback sought on dairy industry regulations
Monday, 14 December 2009, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has today released a consultation document on the upcoming expiry of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (DIRA). Mr Carter says that unlike previous dairy related consultations, which concentrated solely on the ... More >>
Maori flag chosen to fly on Waitangi Day
Monday, 14 December 2009, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
A national Maori flag will fly from Auckland Harbour Bridge, Premier House and other significant sites on Waitangi Day, Prime Minister John Key and Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples announced today. “Earlier this year I asked Dr Sharples to undertake ... More >>
More Racecourse Projects Benefit From Safety Fund
Monday, 14 December 2009, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Racing John Carter today announced that 29 projects to enhance safety at New Zealand racecourses would receive grants totalling almost $525,000 from the Racing Safety Development Fund. More >>
Securities Commission appointment
Monday, 14 December 2009, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Shelley Cave has been appointed as a new member of the Securities Commission, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today, "I'm pleased Shelley Cave will be joining the securities commission in February next year. She is an experienced corporate and ... More >>
Teacher Named Inaugural NZDF Reservist Of The Year
Monday, 14 December 2009, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today congratulated Lance Corporal Deborah Kendon on being named the first ever New Zealand Defence Force Reservist of the Year. "A teacher at Auckland's Northcote College, LCpl Kendon was also the only woman competitor ... More >>
Reinforce Success In Peace As You Would In War
Monday, 14 December 2009, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Heather Roy speech to the Inaugural NZDF Reservist of The Year Awards Dinner; Defence House, Aitken St, Wellington; Saturday December 12 2009. Director-General Reserve Forces and Youth Development, Brigadier Sean Trengrove; Director Army reserve, ... More >>
