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Accounts highlight lagged effect of recovery
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s financial statements for the three months to September 30 confirm that it will take time for the economic recovery to flow through to the Crown’s revenue, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
McCully confirms NZ diplomat ordered out of Fiji
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully tonight confirmed that New Zealand's Acting Head of Mission in Fiji has been ordered out of the country by the interim government of Commodore Frank Bainimarama. "Late this afternoon firstly the Australian High ... More >>
New court rules simple and effective
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
New District Courts Rules making it easier, cheaper and faster to resolve civil claims took effect today. More >>
Statement following visit of Chinese Vice Premier
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English and New Zealand ministers welcomed Vice Premier Li Keqiang for discussions on the economy, trade, climate change and international affairs today. More >>
Coleman to attend Commonwealth Health Symposium
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman will lead a small New Zealand delegation to the Commonwealth Fund’s 2009 International Health Symposium from 4 – 6 November in Washington DC. The symposium brings together health ministers, key health reform ... More >>
A positive future for Pacific families in NZ
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific communities have the strength and strong sense of family and commitment to tackle issues and help create the environment that builds great families and a better New Zealand, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu said today. In a ... More >>
DHB targets performance to be published
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
DHBs' performance against the Government's new health targets are to be published in table form in local newspapers from later this month. Confirming the plan during a visit to Middlemore Hospital's emergency department, Health Minister Tony Ryall ... More >>
Aussie airlines to contribute to domestic safety
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has moved to correct an anomaly in civil aviation law which has meant that Australian-licensed airlines operating in the New Zealand domestic market have not paid the passenger safety levy. The passenger safety levy is currently paid by ... More >>
Free vaccine extended to swine flu at risk groups
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Next winter's seasonal influenza vaccine will contain the pandemic (swine flu) strain and be free to extra groups who are at particular risk from swine flu. Health Minister Tony Ryall says free vaccines will be available from next March to people over 65, ... More >>
13 young people honoured with foster care awards
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
A group of young people in foster care will today receive awards celebrating their achievements. Run by Child Youth and Family, the William Wallace Awards are a result of a bequest made by William Wallace and into their fourth year. The 13 young winners ... More >>
Research confirms immigration’s contribution to NZ
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has announced findings of a research study highlighting the major contribution that immigration makes to New Zealand’s economy. He was delivering the opening address at the Pathways, Circuits and Crossroads Conference, ... More >>
Minister signs education agreement with China
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley and China’s Ambassador to New Zealand, Mr Zhang Limin, today signed an education agreement at Parliament which focuses on enhancing education research, science and technology links between New Zealand and China. The ... More >>
New Zealand praised as international leaders
Monday, 2 November 2009, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has been praised as international leaders in social harmony at the fifth Asia-Pacific Regional Interfaith Dialogue in Perth, Australia. More >>
Prime Minister announces visit of Prince William
Monday, 2 November 2009, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced that Prince William will visit New Zealand in January. More >>
Tourism to get extra $20 million this year
Monday, 2 November 2009, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key, has delivered on his promise to increase tourism funding – a move he has long said will help drive New Zealand’s recovery from the economic recession. More >>
Retirement Commissioner reappointed
Monday, 2 November 2009, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett has confirmed Ms Diana Crossan in the role of Retirement Commissioner until January 2013. More >>
Trade negotiations open new Middle East markets
Monday, 2 November 2009, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the news that negotiations on the New Zealand – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been successfully concluded following six rounds of negotiations. Mr Groser says the FTA is a significant ... More >>
Labour hypocrisy over ACC levy increases
Monday, 2 November 2009, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a bit rich for Labour to today be protesting increases in ACC levies given it was its financial mismanagement that created the problem, ACC Minister Nick Smith says. “ACC lost $2.4 billion last year and another $4.8 billion this year. Its ... More >>
Offshore oil and gas exploration season starts
Monday, 2 November 2009, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced the MV Bergen Resolution has been contracted by Crown Minerals for an offshore seismic survey this summer. ”This latest seismic data acquisition will increase exploration activity across ... More >>
New Zealand praised as international leaders
Sunday, 1 November 2009, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has been praised as international leaders in social harmony at the fifth Asia-Pacific Regional Interfaith Dialogue in Perth, Australia. More >>
