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Dunne: Deemed rate of return down
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
The deemed rate of return for taxing foreign investment fund interests has been set at 9.18% for the 2008-09 income year, down from 10.87% for the previous year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Speech on sexual violence research project
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Good evening everyone, it is a pleasure to be here as we gather to acknowledge the release of this significant research project. More >>
Report of Taskforce for Action on Sexual Violence
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
The report of the Taskforce for Action on Sexual Violence, which primarily reflects the views of those delivering front-line services for sexual violence victims and treatment for offenders, was released today by Justice Minister Simon Power. More >>
On-the-spot protection orders become law
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
A law aimed at further protecting victims of family violence was passed into law last night. The Domestic Violence (Enhancing Safety) Act strengthens the responsiveness of criminal justice agencies to victims of domestic violence. More >>
Victims levy bill passes into law
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government
A law that helps address the financial and emotional costs that fall on victims of crime was passed by Parliament today. The Sentencing (Offender Levy) Act is part of the National-led Government's Action Plan on Violent Crime. More >>
Positive signs for New Zealand’s forest management
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Forestry Minister David Carter has welcomed findings from the 2008 Montreal Process report showing New Zealand is making steady progress in forest conservation and sustainable forest management. More >>
Carter: World Forestry Congress
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for the warm welcome. It is a great privilege to be able to give the New Zealand keynote address to the 2009 World Forestry Congress. More >>
Hide: Illuminating local government
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
As Minister of Local Government I can assure you I am working hard to achieve a brighter future for all ratepayers. Ratepayers are long overdue for a brighter future! More >>
Minister commends Vodafone NZ Foundation
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Youth Affairs Minister is commending the work the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation is doing to make a difference in the lives of young Kiwis. Each year the Foundation’s World of Difference programme supports six people to spend a year working with the ... More >>
Benefits on horizon for Maori in health revamp
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia says Maori will benefit from a major overhaul of the country’s health system announced today by the Minister of Health Tony Ryall. “There are a number of significant challenges facing the health sector and one of them is a scarce workforce ... More >>
Audit report into Sickness and Invalid’s Benefits
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The previous Government’s efforts to move people off Sickness and Invalid’s Benefits failed according to a new report, says the Social Development and Employment Minister. More >>
Golden Years OE’ gets the green light
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministers for Social Development and Employment and Senior Citizens have welcomed the passage of legislation granting greater freedom to superannuitants. The Social Assistance (Payment of New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran’s Pension Overseas) ... More >>
Turia to represent NZ at Pacific Disability Forum
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia will leave Aotearoa today to attend the first meeting of Pacific Disability Ministers in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. She returns to New Zealand on Sunday October 25. More >>
NZ supporting private sector development in Tonga
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today welcomed the establishment of the Business Opportunity Support Scheme (BOSS) in Tonga, which aims to encourage commercial investment and increase earnings from exports and tourism. More >>
Minister visits troops in Afghanistan
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Bratislava, Slovakia today for a NATO Defence Ministers’ meeting, after visiting New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed in Afghanistan. More >>
Major push to lift public health performance
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced a major drive for better value for money in health. He intends to free up resources for more and better front line services. More >>
Environmental report welcomed
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is welcoming a report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment about the Stockton coal mine, describing it as a useful contribution. More >>
Key: Speech to the CTU Biennial Conference
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to address your Biennial Conference. It’s good to be here. I last addressed the CTU at your Productivity Conference in March. I enjoyed that opportunity and I was pleased to get a good hearing, so when Helen Kelly and ... More >>
Street racers will have ‘date with the crusher’
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Illegal street racers will face the ultimate deterrent with the passing of a law today which will see the worst offenders’ cars confiscated and destroyed, Police Minister Judith Collins said. More >>
Beyond an ‘Independent’ Foreign Policy
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to address this milestone conference in the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs’ 75th anniversary year. More >>
