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NZ prisoner numbers highest ever

Monday, 21 September 2009, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government

The number of prisoners behind bars in New Zealand is at its highest level ever, and underlines the urgent need to create extra prison capacity, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>

Hungarian President to visit New Zealand

Monday, 21 September 2009, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key says the President of Hungary will visit New Zealand later this week. His Excellency Mr László Sólyom will be in New Zealand 24–27 Sept More >>

Commissioner for Financial Advisers announced

Monday, 21 September 2009, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government

David Mayhew has been appointed the new Commissioner for Financial Advisers, and Simon Botherway and Mark Verbeist have been appointed as new members of the Securities Commission, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today. "David Mayhew is a returning ... More >>

Speeech: Turia - Maori Health Provider Hui

Monday, 21 September 2009, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government

As we flew over today, over the silhouette of Ka Tiritiri o te Moana – the Southern Alps – I was really overwhelmed by the majesty of the mountain range; their spiritual presence that calls you to them. On Friday I was at a hui nestled under the watch ... More >>

Auckland Governance

Monday, 21 September 2009, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government

The two major parties, National and Labour have agreed on several major issues: 1. One council, one mayor and one plan for greater Auckland. More >>

Parents support National Standards

Monday, 21 September 2009, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government

Consultation feedback shows strong support from parents for National Standards, Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced. The Ministry of Education consulted widely between May and July on the Standards, which aim to lift the levels of achievement in literacy ... More >>

Suffrage movement transcends boundaries

Sunday, 20 September 2009, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government

The Suffrage movement, led by Kate Sheppard, was a win for all women in New Zealand some 116 years ago, with their good work ensuring women are able to break down barriers and fulfil their potential. More >>

Government has zero tolerance for crims

Sunday, 20 September 2009, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government

The National-led government is clamping down on criminals with a raft of new legislation, Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins told the Sensible Sentencing Trust’s Victims' Rights Conference today. More >>

Address to Sensible Sentencing Trust Conference

Sunday, 20 September 2009, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government

Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to join you today, and thank you for that kind introduction. More >>

Guidelines for teaching and learning Samoan

Saturday, 19 September 2009, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Guidelines and a new multi-media resource for the teaching and learning of Samoan were launched by the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Georgina te Heuheu in Auckland today. More >>

Govt welcomes Fonterra capital restructuring

Friday, 18 September 2009, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Agriculture Minister David Carter has welcomed Fonterra’s announcement of its capital restructuring process. “Given the roller coaster ride of the international dairy industry over the past 18 months, it’s good to see Fonterra taking positive steps ... More >>

Government welcomes progress on Fonterra

Friday, 18 September 2009, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Mapp Report - A World Class City

Friday, 18 September 2009, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Mapp Report - A World Class City The Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill was passed in Parliament yesterday. Fully implemented, it will help deliver on National’s commitment to making Auckland a world-class city. We will get better value for our ... More >>

Speech: McCully - NZ-Fiji Business Council

Friday, 18 September 2009, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for the opportunity to address members of the NZ Fiji Business Council today. Last year two-way trade between New Zealand and Fiji totalled $434 million, with New Zealand exports to Fiji accounting for $363 million, and imports from Fiji ... More >>

Dunne: student loan changes to proceed

Friday, 18 September 2009, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Cabinet has given the go-ahead to proceed with legislation to simplify the administration of student loan repayments, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. The impact of the proposed changes on borrowers was the subject of extensive consultation in ... More >>

NZ supporting US-led response to pandemic

Friday, 18 September 2009, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is fully supportive of a United States-led initiative to ensure developing countries can fight an influenza pandemic, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. President Barack Obama has announced that the US will give 10 per cent of the H1N1 ... More >>

Dunne welcomes passage of major tax bill

Friday, 18 September 2009, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the passage today of the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Bill, which was introduced in July 2008. “I am very pleased that this omnibus taxation bill, which gives effect to ... More >>

Look for unity, Sharples urges Whanganui

Friday, 18 September 2009, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, has welcomed the NZ Geographic Board’s recommendation that the ‘h’ be restored to the name of Whanganui city. More >>

Renewable power generation increases

Thursday, 17 September 2009, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Energy and Resources says a high level of renewable electricity generation has been recorded in the latest New Zealand Energy Quarterly release this afternoon. The data collected by the Ministry of Economic Development shows that in the June ... More >>

Labour goes soft on boy racers

Thursday, 17 September 2009, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Labour can expect to face anger and disappointment among voters, particularly in Canterbury, after stating it won’t support the Vehicle Confiscation and Seizure Bill, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. “Labour’s dissenting minority ... More >>

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