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Govt confirms 1 October fuel tax changes
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today confirmed that the previously announced increases in fuel excise duty (FED) on petrol and road user charges (RUC) will take effect as scheduled from 1 October. The 3 cent per litre increase includes an annual ... More >>
Key: Committee for Economic Development of Aust.
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. I’m very pleased to be back here in Australia again – my second visit this month. More >>
Helping hand for first home buyers
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley has announced changes that will deliver a helping hand to first home buyers in higher priced areas of New Zealand and those wanting to build houses on multiple-owned Maori land. More >>
Minister Releases TOR For Special Education Review
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today released the Terms of Reference for the Government's Review of Special Education. This reflects the Government's expectations and aspirations for special education. "With this in mind we aim to ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Celebration Day for Women
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
I wanted to congratulate the Tongan community here in Porirua, for the amazing efforts they put into ensuring this ‘Celebration Day for Women’ would be remembered not just in Porirua, but right throughout the world. The incredible excitement we all ... More >>
Children’s Commissioner reappointed
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett has confirmed Dr John Angus in the role of Children’s Commissioner through to December 2010. Dr Angus was originially appointed for six months in May 2009, replacing previous Commissioner Dr Cindy Kiro. ... More >>
New High Court Judge appointed
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Douglas White QC has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Speech: Power - Provocation Repeal
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Crimes (Provocation Repeal) Amendment Bill: First Reading I move, that the Crimes (Provocation Repeal) Amendment Bill be now read a first time. This Bill proposes that the partial defence of provocation, which is provided in section 169 of the ... More >>
Provocation bill gets unanimous support
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that abolishes the partial defence of provocation passed its first reading on a unanimous vote in Parliament last night. Justice Minister Simon Power told Parliament the Crimes (Provocation Repeal) Amendment Bill bill was not a knee-jerk reaction ... More >>
Pansy Speak - Botany's budding politicians
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
I recently had the pleasure of hosting about 25 Botany Downs Secondary School students at my office in the Beehive. More >>
Speech: Turia - PolyEmp Employment & Advisory AGM
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
As I travelled here tonight, I was fascinated to learn some of the history of the carved wharenui on campus here. It seems the construction of a carved whare whakairo for UNITEC was a project that lived in the hearts and dreams of many, long before ... More >>
2025 Taskforce members appointed
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Regulatory Reform Rodney Hide today announced the appointment of four members of the 2025 Taskforce, charged with recommending ways to improve productivity and close the income gap with Australia. Chaired by Dr Don Brash, the 2025 Taskforce ... More >>
Speech: Katene (For Turia) Occupational Therapy
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
I was delighted to accept the invitation from Haydon Wano, as Chair; and Kirsty Maxwell-Crawford, Chief Executive of Te Rau Matatini, to be involved in the development of such an exciting strategy as Te Umanga Whakaora. In fact, I have such a strong belief in ... More >>
Smith Welcomes Resource Management Bill report
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today welcomed the report back to Parliament on the Resource Management Amendment Bill saying the recommendations will cut through costly red tape without compromising environmental protections. “Reform of the Resource ... More >>
Appointment Of Team Leaders For Companion Studies
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today announced that the Hon Hugh Templeton, Major-General (retd) Louis Gardiner, and Brigadier (retd) Timothy Brewer have been appointed to lead the three Companion Studies that will run in parallel with Defence ... More >>
NZ helping Tongan inquiry into Ashika tragedy
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is formally supporting the Tongan Royal Commission’s inquiry into the sinking of the MV Princess Ashika, says Associate Minister of Transport Nathan Guy. “The New Zealand Government has ... More >>
Insulation ahead of target
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the government ‘s home insulation scheme is exceeding expectations in its first month of operation The Warm-Up New Zealand Heat Smart scheme started on July 1st. “In the first four weeks I am pleased ... More >>
Government seeks views on road safety
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce today launched a discussion document containing possible government actions that could help to make New Zealand’s roads safer. He says the feedback received from road users will be used to develop a national road safety ... More >>
Keeping ahead of tourism trends
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
A significant research investment will help tourism keep ahead of fast-changing consumer demands and grow its position as one of the country’s biggest export earners. Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp and Associate Minister of Tourism Jonathan ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Pacific Islands Safety, Prevention
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
I acknowledge the opening prayers from Rev Solomona Uitime; the welcome address from Taliaoa Filipo Tipoa’i; and the distinctive context for this special night provided by Her Honour, Ida Malosi. I recognize too, distinguished colleagues, Peseta Sam ... More >>
