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River ranking puts focus on water quality

Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Nick Smith has today welcomed the release of league tables that rank the water quality of New Zealand’s major rivers. “Water quality is a significant issue for New Zealand and improved reporting is part of the answer,” Dr Smith said. ... More >>

Proposed fees for financial sector

Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

A discussion document on fees regulations for financial service providers and financial advisers was released for public consultation today by Commerce Minister Simon Power. More >>

Govt starts seeking ultra-fast broadband partners

Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released the “Invitation to Participate” in the partner selection process for the government’s $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband investment initiative. More >>

Drugged driving law now includes benzodiazepines

Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government

Parliament has tonight voted to widen the scope of new drugged driving legislation to include benzodiazepines – a class of prescription drugs that can lead to severe impairment in driving ability. More >>

Illegal street racing Bill passes third reading

Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government

The Land Transport (Enforcement Powers) Amendment Bill that tackles illegal street racing passed its Third Reading in Parliament tonight. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the new legislation will send a clear message that New Zealanders will ... More >>

Poroporoaki ki a Mate Kaiwai

Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Maori Affairs joined Ngati Porou and the nation in mourning the passing of a pillar of Maoridom, Mate Huatahi Kaiwai, of Ngati Porou. She was 94. More >>

Labour okays more street racer misery

Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government

A Labour Party attempt to stop the vehicles of repeat illegal street racers being crushed would result in dangerous cars being put back on the streets, Police Minister Judith Collins says. More >>

$25m of subsidies to small communities

Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government

The government has approved nearly $19 million of subsidies for small communities to help them improve drinking water supplies and another $5.8 million for new sewerage systems, Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced. More >>

NZ and Argentina affirm agricultural links

Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Agriculture and Forestry Minister David Carter says talks with his Argentine counterpart have been positive and he is confident the two countries can further develop agriculture and forestry partnerships. More >>

Get in before deadline, Maori health groups urged

Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 2:53 pm | 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 >>

Public has more confidence in Police in 2009

Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government

A new survey shows New Zealanders have more confidence in the Police than they did last year, Police Minister Judith Collins says. More >>

Marine farm limps over the line

Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley has today welcomed final approval from the Ministry of Fisheries for the 1783 hectare Wilson’s Bay Interim Aquaculture Management Area in the Firth of Thames. More >>

MMP referendum to be held at 2011 election

Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government

The first referendum on the MMP voting system will be held in conjunction with the 2011 general election, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. "The National-led Government made a pre-election promise to hold a referendum on MMP by no later than ... More >>

SOE board appointments announced

Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government

Twenty-four new appointments, reappointments and positional changes across 10 SOE boards and two airport boards were announced today by State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power. More >>

Tariana Turia,: Speech To National Kaimahi Hui

Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government

At a hui I attended over the weekend, one of the speakers on the paepae traced the influence of wahine Maori right across the motu – connecting them all by whakapapa and by deed. More >>

English: Chartered Accountants Tax Conference

Monday, 19 October 2009, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government

It's great to have the opportunity to explain the Government's economic plan and lay out some of the challenges we face - along with the role tax policy will play. More >>

PM releases Prince Edward visit details

Monday, 19 October 2009, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has released details of next month's visit by His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, from 2-5 November. Prince Edward will participate in Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award ceremonies in Christchurch, Wellington ... More >>

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