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Electoral finance law proposal document released
Monday, 28 September 2009, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Another step toward a new electoral finance regime was taken today with the release of a proposal document by Justice Minister Simon Power. "The proposal document gives the public an opportunity to express their views on the Government's proposed electoral ... More >>
Government proposes integrated electoral agency
Monday, 28 September 2009, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Proposals for a new Electoral Commission, which will be given overarching responsibility for electoral administration, were announced today by Justice Minister Simon Power. The Electoral Commission will be an independent Crown entity that is separate from ... More >>
Speech: Flavell - Inclusive Education Conference
Monday, 28 September 2009, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
I am privileged to be able to speak to this conference, on behalf of the Associate Minister of Education and Minister of Maori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples. It seems fitting to firstly acknowledge the passing of three remarkable men, each who in their ... More >>
Remuneration Authority chair appointed
Monday, 28 September 2009, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Former State Services Commissioner Michael Wintringham has been appointed as Chair of the Remuneration Authority, Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson announced today. The Remuneration Authority is the body that sets pay rates for Ministers of the Crown, ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Maori Women's Welfare League
Monday, 28 September 2009, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
It is a wonderful thing to be home; to be surrounded by a sea of inspirational and innovative women; and to be asked to talk about the cultivation of healthy harakeke. This is a concept which runs through my veins, the concept of whanau ora, the life ... More >>
John Key's Statement To UN General Assembly
Sunday, 27 September 2009, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
We must take full advantage of this historic moment to advance the nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation agenda. We owe it to our generation and to those who follow us to progress our vision for a world free from nuclear weapons. More >>
Financial Summit 2009 – Opening Address
Saturday, 26 September 2009, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Opening address to Financial Summit 2009; Otara Music and Arts Centre; cnr Newbury St & Bairds Rd, Otara Town Centre, Otara, Auckland. More >>
Tariana Turia - New Lives In New Zealand
Saturday, 26 September 2009, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia, Associate Minister of Social Development More >>
Key Notes - News From New York
Saturday, 26 September 2009, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The 64th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations is an opportunity to meet with other leaders and address issues that are important to New Zealanders and the world - from climate change and the conflict in Afghanistan, to the spread ... More >>
Poroporoaki ki Ta Howard Morrison
Friday, 25 September 2009, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Sir Howard Morrison’s beautiful voice, his dazzling showmanship and his uniquely Maori sense of humour have made a huge contribution to our national identity, and he will be sadly missed, said Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples “Sir Howard’s ... More >>
Speech: Dunne - Tax Policy Vision
Friday, 25 September 2009, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for your invitation to speak to you today on the Government’s tax policy vision. From my perspective as Minister of Revenue, the key themes here are one, change, and two, continuity in the tax environment. Change and continuity are illustrated ... More >>
Game hunting discussion document welcomed
Friday, 25 September 2009, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson has welcomed the release today of a discussion paper outlining plans to establish a Big Game Hunting Council. The creation of the Council was recommended in 2007 and is a feature of the National-led ... More >>
Dunne: No Govt decision yet on future tax mix
Friday, 25 September 2009, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today told the EMA’S Tax Summit 2009 in Auckland that the Government has made no decisions on New Zealand’s future tax mix. “We are certainly encouraging debate, and of course we will look closely at the work of the ... More >>
Poroporoaki: Tikirau Stevens
Friday, 25 September 2009, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia today farewelled Tuhoe elder and a leader of Maori rongoa Tikirau Stevens who passed away today. “Tikirau retained the knowledge of his ancestors - he was an authority on Māori traditional health and healing and extremely passionate about ... More >>
Sir Howard - a true son of New Zealand
Friday, 25 September 2009, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
With the passing of Sir Howard Morrison, New Zealand has lost one of its most ardent and true sons and one of its most influential leaders, Associate Minister of Māori Affairs Georgina te Heuheu said today. “Sir Howard will be universally remembered ... More >>
Anti-money laundering bill passes second reading
Friday, 25 September 2009, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that enhances measures to counter money laundering and the financing of terrorism passed its second reading in Parliament today. Justice Minister Simon Power said the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Bill is also designed ... More >>
Smith: Climate Change Response Amendment Bill
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill now be read a first time. At the appropriate time I intend to move that the Bill be referred to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee with an ... More >>
Improved ETS will better protect jobs, environment
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today introduced a Bill to the House that will make the emissions trading scheme workable and affordable and ensure the New Zealand economy and jobs are not put at risk. More >>
Speech: Turia - National Carers Conference
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Right Thing to Do I am absolutely delighted to be with you today, at this the third national Carers Conference. The incredible progress you have made in just three national conferences must set a national record. At the first summit in 2005, there ... More >>
Sport can still receive gaming society funding
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Gaming machine funding can still go to sport, says Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy and Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia. Some smaller gaming machine societies have claimed they can no longer fund sport following a High ... More >>
