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Streamlined resource management law passed
Thursday, 10 September 2009, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has passed changes to improve the Resource Management Act that will untangle unnecessary red tape for New Zealanders and enable essential infrastructure to be built in a more timely way. More >>
NZ can improve its competitiveness ratings
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has rated well in two international business and economic competitive surveys, but the Government believes it can do better, Finance Minister Bill English says. In the World Bank’s Doing Business Survey, which ranks countries on 10 measures ... More >>
Defence Review 09 - Wellington Public Meeting
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy will tomorrow host Wellington's first Public Meeting as part of the public consultation phase of Defence Review 2009. "Obtaining and recording the views of the public on the future direction of Defence is a priority ... More >>
Enhanced powers to help seabirds
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
New, more flexible regulations coming into place on 1 October will allow the government to quickly put in place and refine mandatory measures for fishing vessels to avoid accidentally catching seabirds, Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley announced today. More >>
Ministerial mobile termination decision process
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced the process he will be following in making his decision on the Commerce Commission’s recommendations on mobile termination access services, which he expects to receive ... More >>
Govt to ‘Give it 100%’ for Rugby World Cup 2011
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will be urged to ‘Give it 100%’ during Rugby World Cup 2011 to ensure visiting teams and supporters have an unforgettable experience, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully said today. Mr McCully launched the Government’s leverage ... More >>
Extended retail deposit guarantee law passed
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has passed legislation extending the Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme and changing some of its terms and conditions. The Retail Deposit Guarantee Bill passed its third reading unanimously in Parliament today. The current Retail Deposit ... More >>
Firearms review started with Labour
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Labour’s recall of recent events seems to have been muddled during its time in opposition, judging from the confused response around the Police’s firearms review, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. “The Police’s firearms review was ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Blood Pressure Awareness
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
One of those simple quotes was sent to me by email today. Normally I quickly push delete and move on, but today, something made me stop and think. The email said, "If we are ever to enjoy life, now is the time, not tomorrow or next year. Today ... More >>
Advisors open Japanese doors for NZ businesses
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand companies aiming to grow in the competitive Japanese market now have access to high-level advice through a network of experienced business people based in Japan, as part of an expansion to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)’s ... More >>
Labour misleads public – again
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Communities concerned about the future of their local Police services should rest easy – Labour’s just mangled the truth again, says Police Minister Judith Collins. “I expect the departments I oversee to be fiscally responsible. How the Police ... More >>
Five trustees appointed to Eden Park Trust Board
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has appointed five trustees to the new Eden Park Trust Board, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully announced today. John Waller, Hugh Burrett, Michelle Boag, Morris Pita, and Derek Dallow have been appointed to the new Board, which was ... More >>
Catch reporting goes electronic
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Hon Phil Heatley has today announced the introduction of electronic catch reporting, a move that will bring an important part of the fisheries process into the modern day and save all parties considerable time and money. The change, ... More >>
Experience in Crown company appointments
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
New appointees to the boards of five Crown companies announced today bring a wealth of experience to their roles, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Dr Wayne Mapp said. Nine new appointments have been announced, including the promotion of ... More >>
DHBs to share board members for collaboration
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
District Health Boards are to share some appointed board members to strengthen DHB collaboration and add financial capacity. “Over the next fifteen months, the Government will increase the number of appointed District Health Board members who sit on more ... More >>
McCully names new Ambassador to Argentina
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Career diplomat Darryl Dunn will be New Zealand's new Ambassador to Argentina, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. "New Zealand and Argentina have shared interests and common values across a number of issues, including agricultural liberalisation, ... More >>
strengthening ties with community/voluntary sector
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia announced today that the Government is committed to strengthening its community relationships and that it intends to put this into an agreement by the end of the year. A Cabinet paper released today stated that the agreement would include ... More >>
Maori provider scheme makes a positive impact
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
A recent evaluation shows the $8.8 million fund to Maori health groups strengthen themselves is working, Tariana Turia says. The evaluation showed that the Maori Provider Development Scheme had been effective in building capacity and capability of Maori ... More >>
Turia: Maori Health Innovation Fund
Monday, 7 September 2009, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
I am really extremely pleased to welcome you all here – it is so great to see so many of you - to this launch of Te Ao Auahatanga Hauora Maori: the Maori Health Innovations fund. More >>
Ministerial accommodation decisions announced
Monday, 7 September 2009, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The review looked at four options based on three criteria, which were: • Simple, easy to understand, transparent and cost effective • Value for money to the taxpayer • Offers suitable accommodation for Ministers and their families More >>
