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More Kiwis struggling because National has no plan
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The reality of the unemployment figures released today is that there is a lot of hurt and struggle for tens of thousands of Kiwi families, Labour Deputy Leader Annette King said today. More >>
Minister opens National Park Police Station
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
A new police station at National Park will be an important link in the protective cordon around the Central Plateau, Police Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Temporary Associate Judge appointed
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Roger Murray Bell has been appointed as a temporary Associate Judge of the High Court for a period of 12 months, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Govt addressing concerns over financial advisers
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power acknowledged today that a mystery shopper exercise undertaken by Consumer NZ highlighted some serious deficiencies in the financial adviser industry. The Consumer magazine article particularly identifies disclosure, ... More >>
Telecommunications relay and video relay services
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released a discussion document on the future of the telecommunications services for the deaf, hearing impaired and speech impaired communities. The Telecommunications Relay Service ... More >>
Unemployment rate up, benefit numbers down
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Figures released today show the official rate of unemployment has again risen, says the Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett. The Household Labour Force Survey puts the official rate of unemployment at 65 percent for the September ... More >>
Proposed GST changes on land, high-value assets
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Law changes to the GST rules on sales of land and other high-value assets are the focus of a discussion document released today by Revenue Minister Peter Dunne. “The proposals target sellers and buyers in transactions involving high-value assets. ... More >>
Aquaculture reform reaches milestone
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley today announced a final, intensive round of consultation prior to the drafting of new legislation that would allow the country’s aquaculture sector to begin growing. Regulatory bottlenecks and laws that don’t cater well ... More >>
Minister attending justice meeting in Australia
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power left today to attend the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General meeting in Sydney. The meeting comprises the Attorneys-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, its states and territories, and New Zealand’s Minister of Justice. ... More >>
Commitment to bring services closer to the people
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health, Hon Tariana Turia, is excited about the proposed next steps in implementing the Government’s new approach to primary health care. More >>
Death of Sir Don Beaven a 'tragic loss'
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health, Tariana Turia, has expressed her great sadness at the tragic loss of Sir Don Beaven, Emeritus Professor of the Christchurch School of Medicine, University of Canterbury. More >>
Jigsaw Family Services 2009 Conference
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
I am sorry I am unable to be with you all for this special Jigsaw Family Services Conference and Annual General meeting. More >>
Joyce: Speech to KANZ Broadband Summit
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
This programme is important for all three countries represented here today because it provides an opportunity to hear from companies that are leading the way in digital content, technology and services, and to learn from policy agencies about the development ... More >>
Hide: Unleashing Enterprise Through Reg. Reform
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Government
I'm not a doctor - I have no medical training at all - but I have managed to diagnose an acute condition that is very common among people in my profession. Let's call it the regulatory reflex. More >>
New Zealand responds to Fijian expulsion
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s Acting Head of Mission in Fiji, Todd Cleaver, was formally declared Persona Non Grata by the interim regime early this afternoon and told to leave Fiji, Foreign Minister Murray McCully confirmed today. “As a result of that action, at ... More >>
Consultation for Schedule 4 review
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has finalised a consultation process it will be following for the review of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act. Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has announced a discussion document on the proposed changes will be released ... More >>
Government takes steps to demystify data
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Making sense of government data is set to become easier, thanks to a new web-based pilot project launched today, says Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy. The creation of www.data.govt.nz is part of a drive to make non-personal government data more ... More >>
Nine short listed for next steps in primary care
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Nine primary health care provider groups have been chosen to move through to the next stage of development in implementing the Government's better, sooner, more convenient primary health care says Health Minister Tony Ryall. The Ministry of Health recently ... More >>
Speech: Groser -Climate change, trade, agriculture
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate change, trade and agriculture I want to talk to you about the future of NZ agriculture in ways that I suspect may at times be politically reassuring but may also challenge you in other ways. In fact I hope some of these ideas will indeed ... More >>
Korea, Australia and NZ discuss digital futures
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today opened the 2009 Korea Australia New Zealand (KANZ) Broadband Summit: Digital Futures in Auckland. More >>
