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Bill to make use of court video links introduced
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts will be able to make greater use of video links in criminal proceedings under the Courts (Remote Participation) Bill which was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power. Greater use of video links in courts will: • Improve ... More >>
Ngāti Whare deed of settlement signed
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown and Ngāti Whare today signed a Deed of Settlement for the iwi’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Minister for Trety of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced. Ngāti Whare’s rohe is centred around Te Whaiti, Minginui ... More >>
Te Heuheu: Statement on landmines
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to see you presiding over the Second Review Conference of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction. Your good work this week is yet another demonstration ... More >>
Minister opens Takanini Police Station
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Takanini's new Police Station is a great example of how Police and the community can work together to reduce crime, Police Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Electronic RUC system available from 2010
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has put measures in place that will enable electronic distance recording and electronic display of road user charges (RUC) licences to be used from next year. Regulations that set up a process for approving providers ... More >>
International student numbers on the rise
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of international students coming to New Zealand is increasing, Education Minister Anne Tolley announced today. “There was a steady decline in the number of international students in New Zealand from 2003 to 2008. These latest figures ... More >>
First Financial Services Disputes Resolution App
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Financial Services Complaints Limited (FSCL) has become the first body to apply to set up a financial sector consumer disputes resolution scheme under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008, Minister of Consumer ... More >>
Prime Minister welcomes S59 review report
Monday, 7 December 2009, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the final report of a review into the policies and procedures used by the New Zealand Police and Child, Youth and Family around the issue of smacking. More >>
PM: Seizures show Govt ‘P’ plan is working
Monday, 7 December 2009, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed significant results achieved just weeks after announcing the Government’s plan to tackle the dangerous drug ‘P”. “In early October I outlined the National Government’s plan to tackle the menace that is ... More >>
Latest economic indicators paint mixed picture
Monday, 7 December 2009, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Treasury’s latest monthly economic indicators today provide a mixed view of the economy and reinforce risks around the shape of the recovery, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Call for Responsible Behaviour in Southern Ocean
Monday, 7 December 2009, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Governments of Australia, the Netherlands and New Zealand Call for Responsible Behaviour in the Southern Ocean The Governments of Australia, The Netherlands and New Zealand remain resolute in our opposition to so-called ‘scientific’ whaling. We are deeply ... More >>
Key Notes: 04 December 2009
Saturday, 5 December 2009, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
At midnight on Monday, two new street racing laws came into effect. These give police, the courts, and councils new tools to crack down on boy racers. More >>
Speech: Roy - Single Economic Market
Friday, 4 December 2009, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Heather Roy presentation to the Ministerial Council of Consumer Affairs (MCCA); Perth, Australia; Friday, December 4 2009. In August this year Prime Ministers Kevin Rudd and John Key held their fourth bi-lateral meeting in Canberra and agreed on ... More >>
PPPs being considered for new school property
Friday, 4 December 2009, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Education and Treasury are assessing the suitability of public private partnerships (PPPs) for building and maintaining some new school property, the Minister of Education Anne Tolley has announced. “We would only accept PPPs for school property ... More >>
Appointments to Broadcasting Standards Authority
Friday, 4 December 2009, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Broadcasting announced today the appointment of Peter Radich as the chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority and Leigh Pearson as a board member. Peter Radich is a partner in Radich Law and has been a solicitor of the High Court ... More >>
Lower company profits impact Crown accounts
Friday, 4 December 2009, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The fiscal challenges facing the Government as the economy comes out of recession are again highlighted in the Crown’s financial statements for the four months to 31 October, Finance Minister Bill English says. A feature of the latest data is the ... More >>
Enhancing victims' rights
Friday, 4 December 2009, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
A consultation document on victims' rights in the criminal justice system has been released for further input from the public, Justice Minister Simon Power said today. "The public consultation document “A Focus on Victims of Crime: A Review of Victims’ ... More >>
New beds, resources in battle against meth
Friday, 4 December 2009, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Health sector action to address the country’s methamphetamine problem is well underway, including up to 60 new treatment and social detoxification beds being available by the middle of next year, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today. An additional ... More >>
Maori board will have influence - Sharples
Friday, 4 December 2009, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
An independent statutory board to promote issues of importance to tangata whenua and Maori is absolutely essential for tangata whenua to be involved in the Auckland Council as Treaty partners, says the Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples. More >>
Williamson: Opening of the Viridian Glass Factory
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
I am pleased to be here to open Viridian's new glass factory. I represent a business-friendly Government that welcomes innovation and investment in our economy. Today's occasion celebrates Viridian's commitment to Auckland and to the New Zealand building industry. More >>
