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Minister orders wider inspection of Crafar farms
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter says animal welfare inspectors will now begin inspecting all properties owned by the Crafar farming family to ensure there are no cases of animal neglect. More >>
Tb Strategy up for review
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has today announced a review of the National Pest Management Strategy for bovine tuberculosis. More >>
Celebrating the International Day of Older Persons
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The International Day of Older Persons is a great opportunity to honour, respect and acknowledge older New Zealanders, says Senior Citizens Minister John Carter. More >>
Next steps for closure of Aorangi School
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley has decided that Aorangi School in Christchurch should close. More >>
Review to improve arts philanthropy
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
A taskforce consisting of several of New Zealand’s most high-profile supporters of the arts will investigate ways to improve levels of philanthropic giving in New Zealand, Minister of Arts Culture and Heritage Chris Finlayson announced today. “This ... More >>
Road safety consultation closes Friday
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce is urging road users to have their say on what actions should be taken to make New Zealand’s roads safer. The government is currently consulting with road users as part of the development of a 10-year road safety strategy. ... More >>
Minister praises Kiwis' readiness for tsunami
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister John Carter has congratulated regional civil defence operations and coastal communities for their organisation and response to the tsunami warning issued for New Zealand this morning. An earthquake measuring 8.3 on the Richter scale ... More >>
Financial reporting discussion paper released
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
A discussion document that substantially reviews the financial reporting obligations for many businesses has been released by Commerce Minister Simon Power today. Among other things, the document proposes to reduce compliance costs for the vast majority ... More >>
The Latest on Corporate Insolvency Legislation
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you about the latest developments in corporate insolvency legislation. More >>
NZ ready to assist after Samoan earthquake/tsunami
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand stands ready to assist Samoa and the wider Pacific region following the earthquake this morning and reports of a tsunami, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said. “New Zealand’s diplomatic missions throughout the Pacific are in contact ... More >>
Unemployment response top of OECD agenda
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Social Development and Employment will tonight detail to her OECD colleagues how New Zealand has responded to the global economic downturn. More >>
Consultation for tertiary strategy
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley has today released the Government’s draft Tertiary Education Strategy 2010-2015 for consultation. “We need the tertiary system to deliver for our young people, to improve education outcomes and achievement and ... More >>
Minister honours police killed in line of duty
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
All New Zealanders owe a debt of gratitude to police officers who lost their lives making New Zealand a better and safer place, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. Ms Collins joined senior police, religious leaders and families of fallen ... More >>
Healthier stocks lead to hoki increase
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley has today announced that the legal commercial hoki catch will be increased by 20,000 tonnes. It is estimated the increase will bring in over $29 million in extra export earnings for the country. More >>
Healthy housing = healthier Oranga families
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Local families in Oranga will be better connected to health and social services from next month, says Maungakiekie MP, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. Housing New Zealand’s ‘Healthy Housing’ programme is being rolled out in Oranga in October. Mangere, Otara, Onehunga, ... More >>
Feedback on MRG Report now online
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has received over a hundred public responses to the Ministerial Review Group Report "Meeting the Challenge" The feedback is available from today on the Beehive website. (see link below) The Government commissioned the Ministerial ... More >>
Ministerial visit to Australia
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence and of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp will travel to Australia tonight for annual meetings with his Australian counterparts. More >>
Rural telecommunication coverage and funding plan
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
The government has today released its coverage and funding plans for rural telecommunications. More >>
Statement on Bill English housing allowance
Monday, 28 September 2009, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today said he fully supports the personal decision reached by Finance Minister Bill English regarding his ministerial housing allowance. More >>
English removes doubts over allowance
Monday, 28 September 2009, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English has today taken several steps to remove doubts about his ministerial housing allowance. He announced today that: • He has elected not to take up any housing allowance. • He has not received any housing allowance since ... More >>
