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Turia: NGO Working Group: Ministry of Health Forum
Monday, 19 October 2009, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
NGO Working Group: Ministry of Health Forum Monday 19 October 2009; 1pm-2pm Hotel Grand Chancellor, 147 The Terrace, Wellington More >>
PM marks passing of Dame Doreen Blumhardt
Monday, 19 October 2009, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has expressed sorrow at the news that Dame Doreen Blumhardt passed away at the weekend. More >>
Ryall: Orthopaedic Association Scientific Meeting
Monday, 19 October 2009, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for this opportunity to open your Annual Scientific Meeting. A special greeting to your international guests and speakers. We know you’ll enjoy the hospitality of our nation’s capital. More >>
Carter: Presbyterian Support NZ Dementia Workshop
Monday, 19 October 2009, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Dementia is a debilitating and cruel illness, affecting memory, thinking, behaviour and emotion, and it's one of the biggest diseases affecting our senior citizens. One of the worst side-effects -- comes not from those who have dementia, but from ... More >>
Meeting with gangs to curb violence
Monday, 19 October 2009, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says he has met with gangs to tell them face-to-face of his concerns over violence and the P trade, and the impacts of the spiral of violence on the communities, families and children involved. More >>
Equity and fairness key to tax considerations
Sunday, 18 October 2009, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Equity and fairness will guide the Government’s consideration of the Tax Working Group’s options for changes to the tax system, Finance Minister Bill English said today. More >>
Groser at Indonesian President’s inauguration
Sunday, 18 October 2009, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister and Associate Foreign Affairs Minister Tim Groser departs today to represent the New Zealand Government at the inauguration ceremony for Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Jakarta on 20 October. More >>
Relationship with Niue reaffirmed
Sunday, 18 October 2009, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Special ties that bind Niue and New Zealand together were reaffirmed and celebrated today, as Niue marked the 35th anniversary of its Constitution Day. More >>
Associate Minister Congratulates Heroic NZer
Friday, 16 October 2009, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today on behalf of the Government congratulated New Zealand Army Colonel (retired) Brian Chippindale, who will tonight be presented with a US Bronze Star with Valour Device for gallantry during the Vietnam War. More >>
$3 million Biodiversity Fund recipients announced
Friday, 16 October 2009, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Tim Groser has today announced the allocation of funding grants totalling over $3 million dollars for more than 70 conservation projects across 23 thousand hectares of private land. More >>
PM announces cruise liner first for NZ
Friday, 16 October 2009, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key announced today that P&O Cruises will launch its next cruise liner in Auckland and said the ship will use Auckland as its base for the 2010-2011 summer cruising season. Mr Key made the announcement ... More >>
Work and Income recruitment agencies join forces
Friday, 16 October 2009, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Social Development and Employment has welcomed a new partnership between Work and Income and the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association. “It’s a great agreement, because it’s simple and aimed at getting the right ... More >>
Changes to Christmas mail delivery
Friday, 16 October 2009, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced that he has agreed to New Zealand Post’s proposal to change mail delivery over the 2009/10 Christmas period. “I have agreed to New Zealand Post’s proposal for non-delivery ... More >>
More help on the way for victims of serious crime
Friday, 16 October 2009, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
A package of initiatives designed to provide additional assistance for victims of serious crime was announced today by Justice Minister Simon Power. In a speech at the Victim Support biannual conference Mr Power outlined eight initiatives to improve ... More >>
Victims of sexual violence to get more support
Friday, 16 October 2009, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Victims of sexual violence will receive additional assistance thanks to initiatives for victims of serious crime announced today by Justice Minister Simon Power. Two of the eight initiatives, to be funded from Offender Levy revenue, focus on victims ... More >>
Speech: Power - Victim Support Conference 2009
Friday, 16 October 2009, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for inviting me to open Victim Support's 2009 conference. Welcome to this important event. I would like to acknowledge Ms Sarona Rimoni, an attorney with the Samoa Attorney General's Office and a member of the Samoa Victim ... More >>
Families of homicide victims to benefit
Friday, 16 October 2009, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Families of homicide victims will receive additional assistance thanks to initiatives for victims of serious crime announced today by Justice Minister Simon Power. Four of the eight initiatives, to be funded from revenue generated by the Offender Levy, ... More >>
Travel assistance for victims of serious crime
Friday, 16 October 2009, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
All victims of serious crime will receive increased travel assistance and more information about the justice system, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. "The costs associated with attending court proceedings and Parole Board hearings can be a significant ... More >>
Speech: Dunne - NZICA Tax Conference
Friday, 16 October 2009, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to have been invited once again to deliver the opening address at your annual conference. This year’s conference is once again densely packed with discussions of recent tax policy developments, many of which I will touch upon this ... More >>
Parliament passes law on money laundering
Friday, 16 October 2009, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that boosts measures to counter money laundering by criminal gangs and organised crime, and which counters the financing of terrorism, was passed into law today. More >>
