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N Smith: ACC Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Amendment Bill 2009 be now read a first time. More >>
Review of ACC’s approach to sensitive claims
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced that he has requested that ACC commission an independent clinical review in six months’ time of its new approach to managing sensitive claims. More >>
Submissions on broadband complementary measures
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has extended the time available for interested parties to make submissions on the ultra-fast broadband complementary measures discussion document. More >>
New Zealand and China sign scholarship arrangement
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Chinese officials will learn from New Zealand’s world-class food safety regime through a new scholarship arrangement, Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson announced today. More >>
New rule to ensure safer winter tyre use
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has signed a new rule setting safety standards for winter tyres. “The mixing of winter or snow tyres with other tyre types has contributed to several fatal crashes. More >>
Bill for new rest and meal break legislation
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill granting greater flexibility to existing meal and rest breaks legislation was introduced to Parliament today on behalf of Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson. More >>
PM announces memorial service for tsunami victims
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced that there will be a National Memorial Service to commemorate those who lost their lives in the recent tsunami tragedy in Samoa. More >>
Expanded NZ–South Africa air services
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Expanded opportunities for New Zealand and South African airlines were announced today by Associate Minister of Transport Nathan Guy . “The new arrangements will provide a real boost for business, tourism and people-to-people links,” says Mr ... More >>
New Zealand Racing Board members
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon John Carter Minister for Racing Media Statement Minister appoints New Zealand Racing Board members Racing Minister, Hon John Carter, today announced the reappointment of Michael Stiassny and Ray O’Connor, and the appointment of Simon Moutter, to ... More >>
‘Kick butt: No Smoking Whanganui’
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
This week is the inaugural No Smoking Whanganui Week and I am putting my full support behind it for one simple reason - I want our families and children to live fuller and better lives. The initiative is not an attack on smokers but to inspire and support ... More >>
Reflections from the Forum of Pacific Disability
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
The sharing of kai – having food together – is a time-honoured tradition across all of the cultures of the Pacific– where boundaries are broken down, where the people come together. Over the last few days there were some special occasions where ... More >>
PM welcomes NZ-Malaysia FTA signing
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the New Zealand – Malaysia Free Trade Agreement as another step forward in forging better trade and other links with our neighbours in South East Asia. More >>
Malaysia - NZ FTA boosts profile in vital market
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser says the Malaysia – New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed overnight in Kuala Lumpur will result in a significant boost in trade with this key South East Asian market. More >>
Joyce to attend Pacific Forum Economic Meeting
Monday, 26 October 2009, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Finance Minister Steven Joyce will attend the Pacific Forum Economic Ministers’ Meeting from 26-28 October in Rarotonga. More >>
Power leaves for talks in Singapore and Malaysia
Monday, 26 October 2009, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises, Commerce, and Associate Finance Minister Simon Power leaves today to attend four days of meetings in Singapore and Malaysia. In Singapore he will attend bilateral meetings with the Minister for Finance and the Minister for ... More >>
Wairau report confirms need for RMA reforms
Sunday, 25 October 2009, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Environment Nick Smith today released a report on the processing of TrustPower’s application to operate a hydro-scheme on the Wairau River. The report for the Ministry for the Environment was undertaken by aquatic ecologist Brent ... More >>
Heather Roy speech to Malayan Vet's Association
Saturday, 24 October 2009, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Heather Roy speech to Malayan Veterans' Association 21st Reunion; Manurewa RSA, Auckland; Friday, October 23 2009. More >>
Overcoming The Challenges In Special Education
Friday, 23 October 2009, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning ladies and gentleman, and thank you Margaret for your warm welcome. As Associate Minister of Education, it is a pleasure to be here today. Together the Narrative Assessment: A Guide for Teachers and The New Zealand Curriculum Exemplars ... More >>
Improved auditor regulation to be introduced
Friday, 23 October 2009, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is to introduce an improved auditor regulation which will apply to statutory audits in New Zealand, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today. Under the regulation, the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants will be required ... More >>
PM launches $1 million Prizes for Science
Friday, 23 October 2009, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has delivered on another promise to the science community by launching the inaugural Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. Speaking at an event at Plant and Food Research in Auckland, Mr Key announced five categories of ... More >>
