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New unit to hunt assets of organised crime
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
A team of hardened investigators is to be formed to hunt down and seize the millions of dollars in profits made by organised crime, Police Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
Extension for teacher registration targets
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
The timeframe for achieving the 80 per cent teacher registration target in teacher-led, centre-based Early Childhood Education (ECE) services has been extended to 2012, Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced. More >>
Government pledges $4.7 million to help save kauri
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is to inject $4.7 million into a programme to help save kauri trees threatened by a disease known as kauri dieback (Phytophthora taxon Agathis). The five-year programme aims to contain the soil-borne disease, which is attacking kauri ... More >>
Kaitoko Whanau will strengthen communities
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Maori communities will become a little more resilient and a step closer to self-determination following the launch of the Kaitoko Whanau programme today, says the Minister of Maori Affairs Dr Pita Sharples. More >>
Minister congratulates Corrections on ICT win
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins tonight hailed an award-winning cellphone blocking project by the Department of Corrections as a major contribution to public safety. More >>
Whakarewarewa and Roto-a-Tamaheke Vesting Bill
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Tena koe Mr Speaker. Tena tatou katoa e te whare. Tena koutou e nga uri o Te Arawa waka kua haere mai nei ki te tautoko ana i te whaturetanga o te Pire nei. Na reira, naumai haere mai nei. I move that the Whakarewarewa and Roto-a-Tamaheke Vesting Bill ... More >>
Taskforce to review Crown Research Institutes
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Cabinet has approved setting up a taskforce to determine how New Zealand can get the greatest benefit from its Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp announced today. The taskforce will examine the ... More >>
No grounds for inquiry into ministerial housing
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Office of the Auditor-General has today confirmed there are no grounds for an inquiry into any aspects of Finance Minister Bill English’s housing arrangements. It has also agreed that the rules and administrative processes for accommodation ... More >>
New NHB Board chair appointed
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister, Tony Ryall says the Government has appointed Dr Murray Horn as the establishment chair of the new NHB Advisory Board (NHB). Dr Horn led the Ministerial Review Group (MRG) on Health which reported mid-year on improving public health services. ... More >>
Laws give police more tools against gangs
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Three bills that reduce the influence of gangs in organised crime and the manufacture and spread of methamphetamine have been passed into law. The Crimes Amendment Bill, the Local Government Amendment Bill, and the Sentencing Amendment Bill (No 2) were ... More >>
Reforms to help keep rate rises under control
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Local government reforms agreed by Cabinet this week will give ratepayers more say in how councils spend their money, Local Government Minister Rodney Hide said today. "The reforms are about local government focussing on core functions, managing within ... More >>
Land Transport Management Act to be reviewed
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has asked for a review of the Land Transport Management Act (LTMA) to ensure compliance costs are minimised and planning processes simplified. “The LTMA is the framework for the distribution of around $3 billion a year into ... More >>
Environment Canterbury performance review
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide today announced a formal investigation into Environment Canterbury because its poor performance is holding the Canterbury region back. “The Government is not satisfied with Environment ... More >>
Govt to review Far North Council consent process
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced a review of the Far North District Council’s functions under the Resource Management Act. “I am authorising a formal investigation into the Council’s performance under Section 24A of the Resource ... More >>
Parliament passes DNA law
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliament has passed a law that allows police to collect DNA from people they intend to charge and to match it against samples from unsolved crimes. Currently, DNA can be collected with consent for any offence, or by judicially approved suspect orders, ... More >>
Reforms of government procurement
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Economic Development, Gerry Brownlee, has announced changes to the government procurement programme. The reforms will see better co-ordination between government agencies when buying work place equipment such as computers, stationery, ... More >>
Electoral Commission Bill has first reading
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that establishes a new Electoral Commission to provide first class electoral services passed its first reading in Parliament tonight. The Electoral (Administration) Amendment Bill will establish the independent electoral agency which will be given ... More >>
Maori health groups urged: get in before deadline
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia is urging Maori health providers who have innovative ideas to tackle health problems among Maori to apply for a new fund before it closes this Friday at noon. More >>
Turia calls on iwi to support access to culture
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
About one in five Maori have a disability and there is a growing concern they have been left behind without the help they need to take part in their culture, Tariana Turia says. More >>
Government to focus on job creation in the Bay
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia says creating jobs will be a key aim for the Bay of Plenty region over the next year. More >>
