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Contracting overhaul for social services sector
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is radically reshaping how it contracts services to social sector groups, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett. Beginning with a trial, the new High Trust Model will create a new and simpler way of funding ... More >>
Preparing schools for ultra-fast broadband
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Fourteen schools are set to receive major upgrades to their ICT infrastructure, in the first stage of the government’s $34 million boost for broadband in schools. The schools will receive internal network upgrades of around $5 million of the $34 ... More >>
Fisheries 2030 goal and action plan released
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley today released Fisheries 2030, a goal and plan of action for future management of the country’s fisheries. The goal is: New Zealanders maximising benefits from the use of fisheries within environmental limits. “This ... More >>
8000 homes insulated in 8 weeks
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Latest figures show over 8000 New Zealand homes have been retrofitted in the first eight weeks of the government’s insulation scheme. Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he’s delighted with the latest data which shows both the popularity ... More >>
Chief Judge takes joint leadership role
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu today congratulated Chief Judge Wilson Whare Isaac of the Māori Land Court on his appointment as Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal. This follows the Chief Judge’s recent appointment as Chief Judge of the Māori ... More >>
New formula for regulated milk pricing
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter has announced amendments to the pricing formula for regulated milk, to take effect in the 2010/11 season. The amendments will apply to the wholesale or ‘default’ pricing formula used to determine how much independent ... More >>
PM to attend UN General Assembly opening week
Monday, 14 September 2009, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key leaves next Monday for New York to join other world leaders attending the United Nations General Assembly opening. More >>
Corrections focuses on public safety - Minister
Monday, 14 September 2009, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Department of Corrections’ Value for Money Review has delivered positive initiatives to position the organisation as a world leader in public safety, Corrections Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
More than 1000 Job Ops created for young people
Monday, 14 September 2009, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Youth Opportunities Package has reached a significant milestone, with more than 1000 Job Ops already created for young people. Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett has welcomed the speed with which employers ... More >>
Revised ETS balances NZ’s environment & economy
Monday, 14 September 2009, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government, with Maori Party support, will revise the Emissions Trading Scheme to reduce the costs to households and the impact on jobs while ensuring New Zealand takes a responsible approach to the global problem of greenhouse gas pollution and ... More >>
MPs salaries to reflect economic conditions
Monday, 14 September 2009, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Remuneration Authority will be required to take into account adverse economic conditions when setting MPs salaries under a new Government Bill, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. “This year MPs from all political parties and others including ... More >>
MPs salaries to reflect economic conditions
Monday, 14 September 2009, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Remuneration Authority will be required to take into account adverse economic conditions when setting MPs salaries under a new Government Bill, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. More >>
New Chairperson for the Waitangi Tribunal
Monday, 14 September 2009, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, today announced the appointment of Chief Judge Wilson Whare Isaac of the Māori Land Court as the Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal for a term of five years. This follows Judge Isaac’s appointment ... More >>
New Zealand can do better than muddle through
Monday, 14 September 2009, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The real risk for New Zealand as it emerges from recession is that it reverts to the mediocre economic performance that has marked much of its recent past, Finance Minister Bill English said today. “Over the next year or so, I hope we have a very ... More >>
Goff's reckless borrow and hope stuck in the past
Monday, 14 September 2009, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
Labour might claim it has undergone a facelift since the election, but no amount of cosmetic surgery can hide the fact that its reckless economic policies are stuck in the past, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Take more responsibility for oral health care
Friday, 11 September 2009, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Peter Dunne has urged New Zealanders to take more responsibility for their oral health care. Speaking to mark World Oral Health Day on 12 September, he said too many New Zealanders took their oral health for granted. “The importance ... More >>
Chief Judge of the Maori Land Court sworn in
Friday, 11 September 2009, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The role of the Maori Land Courts in maintaining whakapapa and relationships was emphasised today by the Minister of Maori Affairs, at the swearing-in of the new Chief Judge of the Maori Land Court. The ceremony was held at Pakirikiri Marae, Tokomaru ... More >>
Speech: Roy - Review Of Special Education
Friday, 11 September 2009, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Heather Roy speech to Sector and Stakeholders Group; Ministry of Education, Wellington; Thursday September 10 2009. Welcome to you all. Your presence today indicates your interest in the Review of Special Education and what it seeks to achieve: "providing ... More >>
New Māori Land Court Chief Judge sworn in
Friday, 11 September 2009, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu today officially welcomed the new Māori Land Court Chief Judge as he was sworn in at a ceremony at Tokomaru Bay. Chief Judge Wilson Whare Isaac was sworn in at the Pakirikiri marae north of Gisborne. The ceremony ... More >>
Aoraki/Mt Cook visitors centre officially open
Friday, 11 September 2009, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park’s newly refurbished and extended visitor centre is officially open, Associate Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson announced today. “Aoraki/Mt Cook is a huge tourist destination and the establishment of this world ... More >>
