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Government announces 2010/11 ACC levy rates
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC levies for workers, employers and motorists will increase next year but less than those recommended by the ACC Board, ACC Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
NZ, Belgium upate double tax agreement
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
An update to the 1981 double tax agreement between New Zealand and Belgium took a step closer to completion this week with the signing of an amending protocol, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. “The changes made by this second protocol ... More >>
New Zealand Defence Force 'Reservist Of The Year'
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy will this weekend announce the inaugural New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Reservist of the Year at a special award ceremony in Wellington. "This new award is recognition of the contribution made by Reserves ... More >>
Govt releases road safety reports
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
The government has today released two reports designed to give a better understanding of New Zealand’s road safety record and how it could be improved. The release comes as transport officials work on a road safety strategy for the next ten years. The ... More >>
Video Policy Update: Education
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
The first of a new series of videos from Prime Minister John Key providing updates on major policy issues. This one deals with progress and prospects on the education front. More >>
Trade and Climate Change: Negotiator's Perspective
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Over the next two weeks at Copenhagen, starting at official level, and culminating with the arrival of some one hundred Heads of Government, including both the British and New Zealand Prime Ministers, we hope to see the shape of an agreement emerge ... More >>
Leadership skills vital in youthful population
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
The importance of mobilising Maori and Pacific leaders for the future well-being of New Zealand has been stressed by Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu. More >>
NZ recommits to mine-free world
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s objective to free the world of landmines was spelt out in Colombia last week by Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Georgina te Heuheu. In a statement to the ten-year review of the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty in Cartagena, Mrs te Heuheu ... More >>
Lottery funding for museum dvlpmnt in Palmy Nth
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced today a grant of $500,000 from the Lottery Environment and Heritage committee to help develop Palmerston North’s Te Manawa Museum and incorporate the New Zealand Rugby Museum. The funding will help ... More >>
Speech: McCully - avoid an Antarctic disaster
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for the invitation to say a few words to you this evening. For most New Zealanders, Antarctica is a place of pristine beauty lying just beyond the horizon. We feel its presence during winter storms, but few of us ... More >>
Workplace death toll cause for concern
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson has called for a report on workplace fatalities after 30 New Zealanders died from accidents on the job between July and November this year. In the same five month period in 2007 and 2008, 15 and 18 deaths were ... More >>
Energy sector transformation to benefit consumers
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced a suite of changes to New Zealand’s electricity system to improve competition and constrain price increases, increase security of supply, and ensure effective and stream-lined governance. The ... More >>
Women trade experiences at the Beehive
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Being a woman in a male-dominated trade should be a little less lonely as a result of an initiative by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs. Women’s Affairs Minister Pansy Wong today hosted the first Women in Trades Networking Breakfast at the Beehive, ... More >>
Charitable bodies seeking overseas donee status
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing greater guidance to organisations seeking charitable donee status for their overseas activities, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. “Help comes in the form of a set of guidelines for using Cabinet criteria ... More >>
Maori Aquaculture Bill passes second reading
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Amendment Bill passed its second reading in Parliament over night Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley announced today. The Bill is needed to give effect to a Deed of Settlement signed in May this year ... More >>
Speech: Roy - Advertising Standards
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Heather Roy address to the Advertising Standards Authority; Turnbull House, Bowen Street, Wellington; Tuesday, December 8 2009. Ladies and gentlemen, good evening, and thank you Rick for your warm welcome. It is a pleasure to attend your Christmas ... More >>
NZ supporting UN assistance for displaced Tamils
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is contributing $1million to United Nations agencies working to resettle Tamils forced from their homes by the recent civil war in Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. “It is estimated that more than 140,000 Tamil people ... More >>
Expect spike in unemployment as students seek work
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of people receiving the Unemployment Benefit is reducing, but the impact from students seeking work this summer is expected to reverse the slide says Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development and Employment. Latest data shows that 58,541 ... More >>
McCully wants action on Antarctic tourism
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
This week’s meeting on managing tourist shipping in Antarctic waters must find ways to prevent a humanitarian or environmental disaster happening there, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. The three-day meeting which starts in Wellington ... More >>
Amendments to Financial Advisers Act introduced
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill that simplifies the implementation of the Financial Advisers Act and reduces costs while encouraging public confidence in the industry was introduced to Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power. The Financial Services Providers (Pre-Implementation ... More >>
