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Sharples happy Maori TV bid to get fair hearing
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says he’s happy that Maori Television’s bid to broadcast the Rugby World Cup will be considered on its merits, alongside all other contenders. “There’s been a lot of misinformation, especially from ... More >>
Drugged driving law brought forward, benzos added
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has brought forward the start date of legislation aimed at tackling drugged driving to 1 November, a month earlier than previously planned. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says drugged driving is a significant road safety issue and ... More >>
School-leaver data shows need for Natl Standards
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The school-leaver statistics released by the Ministry of Education show the need for National Standards to lift achievement levels says Education Minister Anne Tolley. “The figures show that nearly one in five school leavers failed to achieve NCEA ... More >>
Speech: Hide - NZ Companion Animal Conference
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning, and thank you for your invitation to join you here today. I stand for freedom. I take the view, and apply it as Minister, that less government is good government. I think government should leave people as free as possible. I believe ... More >>
More Kiwi health professionals head to Samoa
Monday, 5 October 2009, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says as the demand for emergency surgery in Samoa lessens and the focus shifts to recovery, public health staff are now being flown in to work on minimising the impact of infectious and communicable diseases. More >>
Increase in benefit numbers smaller for Sept
Monday, 5 October 2009, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of people needing an Unemployment Benefit has slowed significantly over the last month, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment. More >>
New Metro Rail Operating Plan Released
Monday, 5 October 2009, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today released the new ownership and operating model for metro commuter rail services in Auckland and Wellington. More >>
Maori TV bid a golden opportunity for Maori
Monday, 5 October 2009, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The MTS bid for Rugby World Cup broadcast rights is a golden opportunity for Maori and the nation, which MTS and Te Puni Kokiri are right to seize, says Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples. “The bid creates a unique platform to promote Maori ... More >>
Our thoughts are with victims and their families
Monday, 5 October 2009, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Affairs Minister Pansy Wong expresses her deepest sympathies and condolences to the many Filipino and Indonesian New Zealanders, who are waiting to hear from loved ones affected by Typhoon Ketsana and the earthquakes in Padang More >>
NZ provides aid after Asian earthquake, typhoon
Monday, 5 October 2009, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is contributing an initial $1 million to support emergency relief work following an earthquake in Indonesia, and a typhoon that has struck a number of Southeast Asian countries, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Jones, Tuigamala Launch Samoa Tsunami Appeal
Monday, 5 October 2009, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Notable Samoan public figures including All Blacks La’auli Michael Jones and Va’aiga Tuigamala have joined Samoan community leaders in Auckland to help organise and facilitate relief aid for tsunami victims in Samoa. More >>
Ministers to US-NZ Partnership Forum in Washington
Monday, 5 October 2009, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and Trade Minister Tim Groser will join high profile business and government representatives at the third US-NZ Partnership Forum, in Washington DC. “The United States is an important friend, ally and trading partner ... More >>
NZ gives another $1 million to aid Samoa & Tonga
Monday, 5 October 2009, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is contributing a further $1 million to emergency relief efforts following the tsunami in Samoa and Tonga, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. “The emergency response is now well-advanced, and the Samoan Government is doing a good ... More >>
McCully to visit Canada ahead of US Forum
Monday, 5 October 2009, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully leaves for Canada tonight for a range of meetings with the Canadian Government, ahead of next week's United States-New Zealand Partnership Forum in Washington DC. In Canada, Mr McCully will meet the Ministers of Foreign ... More >>
NZ health sector supporting Pacific neighbours
Sunday, 4 October 2009, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Tsunami victims are being treated in NZ, a medical team is helping in Samoa, and more help is on the way, says Tony Ryall Minister of Health. More >>
Goodbye Nanny State; Hello Green Economy
Sunday, 4 October 2009, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s environmental agenda is about rolling back Nanny State regulations and achieving better environmental outcomes through financial incentives, says Environment & Climate Change Minister Nick Smith. More >>
Govt invites inbound tour operators’ GST comment
Friday, 2 October 2009, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will consult with inbound tour operators over draft legislation clarifying that the facilitation fees they charge for tour packages for overseas visitors should attract GST at the standard rate of 12.5%, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced ... More >>
More Police on the Botany Beat
Friday, 2 October 2009, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Police crime statistics released yesterday revealed that family violence continues to be a major problem in New Zealand. Recorded violence rose by 7 percent during the year to 30 June 2009, driven almost entirely by recorded family violence which ... More >>
Slaking The Nation's Thirst
Friday, 2 October 2009, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Slaking The Nation's Thirst Hon Heather Roy, Minister Of Consumer Affairs Hon Heather Roy speech to the New Zealand Juice and Beverage Association Annual Conference; Novotel Lakeside Hotel, Lake End, Tutanekai Street, Rotorua; Thursday, October 1 ... More >>
$30m roading project starts 9 months early
Friday, 2 October 2009, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Work towards the realignment of the Matahorua Gorge between Napier and Gisborne has commenced today – nine months earlier than originally scheduled – thanks to an additional $142.5 million in funding announced in February as part of the government’s ... More >>
