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New regulations for real estate industry
Friday, 2 October 2009, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Four sets of regulations will underpin the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 and the new regulatory regime, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. The regulations will ensure the regulatory processes are transparent, and make it easier for licensees ... More >>
English to visit Hong Kong, London investors
Friday, 2 October 2009, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English leaves for Hong Kong and London this Sunday to raise New Zealand’s profile with investors and business groups, and to share ideas about the next steps in economic recovery. The six-day trip follows a similar visit to Tokyo and New York last month. More >>
Thoughts and prayers with Pacific people
Friday, 2 October 2009, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Georgina te Heuheu, Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, today again expressed her deepest respects to all Pacific people, particularly Samoan and Tongan people, for the continuing unfolding tragedy in the Pacific. “Since yesterday, so much more ... More >>
Health sector rallies to support Samoa
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister Tony Ryall says New Zealand's health sector is mobilising to support recovery efforts in Samoa. Mr Ryall expressed his sympathy to all those affected - both in Samoa, and here in New Zealand. He says requests have been received from ... More >>
$1million to Samoa, Tonga for emergency relief
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is providing an initial $1million donation for immediate disaster relief efforts in Samoa and Tonga, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
PM to assess Samoan tsunami damage firsthand
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will return to New Zealand earlier than expected in order to fly to tsunami-hit Samoa. More >>
Financial Summit 2009 – Opening Address
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Chief of Army Maj General Jones, Commander 3LFG Colonel Bliss, Distinguished guests, fellow servicemen and women, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. Thank you for inviting me to open this magnificent new gymnasium today. As I have visited Burnham ... More >>
Proposed change to Christmas mail delivery
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce says the government is considering a proposal to change mail delivery over the 2009/10 Christmas period, subject to feedback from the public. New Zealand Post is proposing to halt delivery ... More >>
Environmental Protection Authority launched
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) that opens today marks a new era in managing New Zealand’s natural resources with the Government taking a more active role and major resource consents being processed nationally. “A weakness in New ... More >>
OAG report on 2008 school transport tender process
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the release of the Auditor-General's report, following an inquiry into the Ministry of Education's 2008 school transport tender process. "I believe this inquiry had to take place, given the concerns in ... More >>
Minister calls for Civil Defence review
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister John Carter has asked for a review into how the Civil Defence and Emergency Management ministry deals with tsunami alerts. More >>
Spot audits for rest homes begin today
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
A government pilot project of "spot audits" of aged residential care facilities starts today, Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced. More >>
New laws will tackle evil of family violence
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
New legislation will help protect victims of family violence and see more offenders held to account for their actions, Police Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
Trade agreements key to removing import tariffs
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Import tariffs will remain at their current levels until 2015 at the earliest, Trade Minister Tim Groser and Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today. More >>
New Zealand-China FTA: One-year on
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the first anniversary of the entry into force of the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA). More >>
Fuel tax changes
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says increases in fuel excise duty (FED) and Road User Charges (RUC) which come into force tomorrow will bring benefits to all New Zealanders through better roading and public transport networks. More >>
Minister sends condolences to Samoa
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples expressed his shock and sadness at the deaths of so many people, and young children in particular, caused by the tsunami in the Pacific yesterday morning. More >>
Power: Reforming New Zealand's liquor laws
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. I would particularly like to acknowledge Law Commission President Sir Geoffrey Palmer and HANZ Chief Executive Bruce Robertson. More >>
PM saddened at loss of life from Pacific tsunami
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has expressed deep sadness at the loss of life in the Pacific following a large earthquake and tsunami today. “While the true extent of the damage is still unfolding, it is clear many people, particularly in Samoa, have lost their ... More >>
Orion heads to Samoa, Hercules on stand-by
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
An Airforce P3 Orion is enroute to Samoa, and before dark may be able to join the coastal search for survivors of this morning’s earthquake and tsunami, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. More >>
