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Judicial appointments announced
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland High Court Judge Hon Justice Helen Winkelmann has been appointed Chief High Court Judge to replace Hon Justice Anthony Randerson when he joins the bench of the Court of Appeal next year, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. ... More >>
NZ Geographic Board Determination
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
“The determination of the New Zealand Geographic Board to accept a proposal by Te Rūnanga o Tupoho that Wanganui city be spelt 'Whanganui' will be referred to me as the Minister for Land Information for final decision. The Board will provide ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Maori Health Provider Hui
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
I thought it was perfectly appropriate that we address the vital issue of primary health care here at Waipuna, in the midst of volcano territory. Mt Wellington is known as the most recent site of volcanic activity – the last eruption being a ... More >>
Saving the environment one computer at a time
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The recent eDay drive-through recycling event in Manukau brought people from throughout south and east Auckland together with the common goal of saving our environment. More >>
Turia: Maori Health Provider Hui
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
I thought it was perfectly appropriate that we address the vital issue of primary health care here at Waipuna, in the midst of volcano territory. Mt Wellington is known as the most recent site of volcanic activity – the last eruption being a ... More >>
NZ Geographic Board Determination
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
“The determination of the New Zealand Geographic Board to accept a proposal by Te Rūnanga o Tupoho that Wanganui city be spelt 'Whanganui' will be referred to me as the Minister for Land Information for final decision. More >>
Groser to New York for climate change meetings
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues Tim Groser leaves for New York today to attend a series of climate change meetings. Mr Groser will attend the informal Greenland Dialogue with a core group of climate change Ministers and an OECD Sustainable ... More >>
Dunne welcomes paper on tax and bond market
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the publication of an issues paper seeking feedback on possible changes to tax rules that may be hindering the development of a domestic bond market. The paper, “AIL, NRWT and the bond market”, looks at ... More >>
Garry Evans appointed acting Chief Coroner
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Wellington Coroner Garry Evans has been appointed acting Chief Coroner, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Mr Evans, who has been a relief coroner since 2007, was appointed Coroner effective from Monday 14 September, Mr Finlayson added. ... More >>
Primary Growth Partnership panel announced
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
The appointment of a six member advisory panel to steer the Primary Growth Partnership signals a new era for primary sector innovation, says Agriculture Minister David Carter Mr Carter told an audience at Parliament this evening that he was pleased ... More >>
Government’s ETS strikes a balance to protect jobs
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Government changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme strike the right balance between protecting New Zealand jobs, halving the cost for families and households, and doing our fair share on climate change, Finance Minister Bill English says. “The changes ... More >>
Minister welcomes progress on Western Ring Route
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today welcomed further progress towards the completion of Auckland’s Western Ring Route – which was earlier this year identified as a Road of National Significance. The NZ Transport Agency has today confirmed plans ... More >>
Minister welcomes Aus initiative on protectionism
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed an Australian initiative to lobby the G20 leaders to focus more on the domestic sources of pressure for protectionist policies. A recent policy paper by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute, Message to the G20: Defeating ... More >>
Self-setting trap sticks it to stoats
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
A breakthrough in self-setting trap technology unveiled today will provide urgently-needed, bush level protection for endangered birds like the kiwi says Conservation Minister Tim Groser. The New Zealand designed multi-kill trap specifically targets the rats ... More >>
Raising achievement for more Māori learners
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Thousands more young Māori learners at 17 additional schools will benefit from the Te Kotahitanga secondary schools programme next year, Education Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples have announced. “Funding of almost ... More >>
Ultra-fast broadband investment proposal finalised
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Hon Steven Joyce today released the details of the government’s $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband investment initiative. “Access to ultra-fast broadband is part of the essential infrastructure of a productive ... More >>
Labour undermines voters’ desire for boy racers
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins is calling on Labour to declare its hand regarding its support of the Vehicle Confiscation and Seizure Bill, which was tabled in the House today. “Labour’s minority report shows it clearly does not understand the ... More >>
Govt moves on electronic RUC
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The government confirmed today that it will allow electronic distance recording and electronic display of road user charges (RUC) licences as it moves towards a simplified, more modern RUC system. Regulation enabling trucking companies to use electronic ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Te Kohao Health, Hamilton
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
As I thought about the place in which you are gathered today, I couldn’t help but reflect again, on the wisdom of Potatau te Wherowhero, Kotahi te kohao o te ngira e kuhuna ai te miro ma, te miro pango, te miro whero. I muri, kia mau ki te aroha, ... More >>
State houses available to buy from today
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
From today those state house tenants in a position to buy the house they live in can do so, says Housing Minister Phil Heatley. “Many families in state houses aspire to achieve home ownership. This policy provides a pathway from state housing to home ... More >>
