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Ministers confirm Northern eating disorders plan
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman today announced the new plan for more inpatient and residential eating disorder services for people in the top half of the North Island. More >>
McCully to attend Commonwealth meeting on Fiji
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully heads to London tonight to attend a Commonwealth meeting on Fiji, before going to Australia to attend the Pacific Islands Forum. More >>
Business Migrant Scheme Revamped
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s new business migration scheme launched today aims to boost economic performance by making New Zealand more attractive for business and entrepreneurial migrants. More >>
Tax info agreements with Jersey, Isle of Man
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has signed Tax Information Exchange Agreements with Jersey and the Isle of Man, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. The signing of both agreements took place at a ceremony in London overnight New Zealand time. “I welcome the signing ... More >>
Speech: Hide - Local Govt NZ Conference
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
President Lawrence Yule, Vice President Kerry Prendergast, Carl Wright, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum and distinguished guests. Thank you for the opportunity to talk today at your Annual Local Government New Zealand Conference. ... More >>
Speech: Sharples - Linguapax Award Ceremony
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
E nga mana, e nga reo, nau mai, haere mai ki roto i te Whare Paremata o Aotearoa. Mauria mai o koutou mate, ratou ko te hunga wairua e arahi ana i a tatou i tenei ao hurihuri. Na ratou o tatou taonga katoa i tuku iho mai ki a tatou, tae atu ki ... More >>
Speech: Katene - Volunteer Wgtn AGM
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
I bring with me the regrets of the Minister of the Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Hon Tariana Turia, who is unable to be with us tonight. When she asked me if I would be able to attend on her behalf, I jumped at the chance. It is not ... More >>
Minister congratulates Maori language pioneer
Monday, 27 July 2009, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
‘Outstanding at every level’ is how the Minister of Maori Affairs described Dr Katerina Mataira’s contribution to Maori language revival, as he congratulated her on being awarded the UNESCO Linguapax Award for 2009. More >>
Speech: Sharples - Indigenous Peoples’ Water Forum
Monday, 27 July 2009, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Water is the life giver of all things. That whakataukī describes a simple but very important truth. All life on and within Papatuanuku depends on water. To us, as tangata whenua, water is the very lifeblood of Papatuanuku; indeed it is the essence of life. ... More >>
New appointments to Arts Council announced
Monday, 27 July 2009, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today the appointment of two new members, Anne Rush and Jimmy Wallace, to the Arts Council of New Zealand. The Arts Council is responsible for overall policy development for ... More >>
PM announces first Cycleway projects
Monday, 27 July 2009, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has named seven potential cycleway routes that construction could start on this summer. In a speech to Local Government New Zealand Mr Key said the Government had set aside $9 million from the $50 million New Zealand Cycleway ... More >>
Tikanga can help solve water issues – Sharples
Monday, 27 July 2009, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has called for continuing dialogue on the role of iwi in the management and allocation of fresh water. In a speech this morning to the Indigenous Legal Water Forum in Wellington, Dr Sharples said local hapü and ... More >>
New reports help inform climate change policy
Sunday, 26 July 2009, 9:23 pm | New Zealand Government
New reports released today on the economic and forestry aspects of climate change policy will help inform Government decisions on New Zealand’s 2020 emissions target and policy on emissions trading, Climate Change Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Joint terms of negotiation signed with Te Tokotor
Sunday, 26 July 2009, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown and Ngā Punawai o te Tokotoru collective have signed amended Joint Terms of Negotiation with the Crown to include Ngāti Rangiteaorere, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today More >>
Strategic asset investment test never used
Friday, 24 July 2009, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Removing the strategic asset test from the overseas investment rules will reduce confusion and uncertainty for investors but will have little other practical effect, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Building, Construction Sector Taskforce Reports
Friday, 24 July 2009, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Building and Construction, Maurice Williamson, has welcomed the release of the Building and Construction Sector Taskforce reports at the Building and Construction Sector Forum in Auckland today. The Productivity and the Urban Taskforces ... More >>
Launch of ‘Maori in Industry and Trades training’
Friday, 24 July 2009, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
A new initiative that will see more Māori gain skills and qualifications across a wide range of industries cannot come soon enough, according to the Minister of Māori Affairs Hon Dr. Pita Sharples. Speaking at the launch of ‘Māori in Industry ... More >>
Tariana Turia; ‘Fly me to the moon’
Friday, 24 July 2009, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to be here today, to congratulate David Ogden, Mayor of Hutt City Council; and Wayne Guppy, Mayor of Upper Hutt City Council, for the example they are setting us all – about collaboration and cooperation in the best interests ... More >>
Securities and Financial Advisers Bills passed
Friday, 24 July 2009, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that will make it easier for businesses to raise capital while ensuring prospective investors have all the appropriate information was passed by Parliament last night, Commerce Minister Simon Power said. More >>
Disputes Tribunal Amendment Bill passes
Thursday, 23 July 2009, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
A law that delivers on part of the Government's business relief package announced in February in response to the global financial crisis has been passed by Parliament today, Justice Minister Simon Power said. The Disputes Tribunals Amendment Act 2009 ... More >>
