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Prisoner numbers set to be highest ever
Tuesday, 14 July 2009, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of prisoners behind bars in New Zealand is expected to be the highest ever within weeks, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says. At Monday unlock this week, there were 8434 people in prisons or police stations – just 23 below the ... More >>
Minister launches hui to find Maori flag
Tuesday, 14 July 2009, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Dr Pita Sharples will tomorrow launch a series of hui to seek feedback on which flag Maori would prefer to see flying on the Auckland Harbour Bridge and other public structures next Waitangi Day. He will launch the hui at Te Puea Marae at 41 Miro ... More >>
Victoria Park passes major milestone
Monday, 13 July 2009, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today welcomed the announcement of the winning contractor to construct Victoria Park, one of the seven roads of national significance. “This is an important milestone for the project and I look forward to construction ... More >>
Victoria Park project shows commitment to economy
Monday, 13 July 2009, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
The announcement today of the successful tenderer for the Auckland Victoria Park Tunnel project underlines the National-led Government’s commitment to the economy and job creation, says Prime Minister John Key. Mr Key today attended a ceremony ... More >>
New appointments to Film Commission
Monday, 13 July 2009, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson announced today three new appointments, including a new chair, to the board of the New Zealand Film Commission. Patsy Reddy, Rhiannon Evans and Charles Finny have been appointed for terms of three ... More >>
Food Security in a Changing Global Environment
Sunday, 12 July 2009, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you this morning. It is a great privilege and honour to be able to present to such a respected institution as Chatham House. Today I want to cover New Zealand's progress in ensuring food security in a changing ... More >>
Minister announces public meeting for Mapua report
Saturday, 11 July 2009, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for the Environment, Dr Nick Smith, announced today that a public meeting will be held in Mapua near Nelson on 31 July so residents can find out the results of a key report into the state of the former contaminated Fruitgrowers Chemical Company ... More >>
Minister announces public meeting for Mapua report
Friday, 10 July 2009, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for the Environment, Dr Nick Smith, announced today that a public meeting will be held in Mapua near Nelson on 31 July so residents can find out the results of a key report into the state of the former contaminated Fruitgrowers Chemical Company ... More >>
McCully to make four-nation visit to Pacific
Friday, 10 July 2009, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully leaves for the Pacific tonight for a week-long trip that will see him meet Ministers, political leaders and senior officials in Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and Samoa. More >>
Turia pleased with tobacco sale prosecution
Friday, 10 July 2009, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia says the conviction of a Manurewa dairy owner should send a clear message that breaches of the smoke-free legislation will not be tolerated. The store owner was convicted and fined $1000 in the Manukau District Court yesterday for selling ... More >>
Cook Islands tax info agreement big step forward
Friday, 10 July 2009, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Tax Information Exchange Agreement signed by New Zealand and the Cook Islands today provides for full exchange of information on criminal and civil tax matters between the two countries, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said. More >>
Cook Islands agree to tax information exchange
Friday, 10 July 2009, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Cook Islands Prime Minister Jim Marurai signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement between their two countries as part of international efforts to strengthen cooperation in this area. More >>
Terms of Negotiation signed with NgāiTakoto
Thursday, 9 July 2009, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown and the NgāiTakoto-a-iwi Research Unit Trust have signed a Terms of Negotiation document signalling the agreement of both parties to enter good faith negotiations to settle historical Treaty claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations ... More >>
NZ increases aid to Samoa
Wednesday, 8 July 2009, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key’s visit to Samoa has furthered advanced the unique “Treaty of Friendship” relationship between Samoa and New Zealand. More >>
Boost to open access to ICT
Wednesday, 8 July 2009, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has given a boost to projects aimed at bringing the world of information, computers and technology to people who are digitally disadvantaged. More >>
Bakers’ frustration understandable
Wednesday, 8 July 2009, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government sympathises with the New Zealand Association of Bakers’ frustration over Labour’s legacy of mandatory fortification of bread with folic acid, says Minister for Food Safety Kate Wilkinson. More >>
Government considers local body ‘bond bank’
Wednesday, 8 July 2009, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is working with local body representatives to investigate setting up a "bond bank" to help councils finance up to $30 billion of planned infrastructure over the next decade, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Forest and Bird concerns unfounded
Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Forest and Bird’s claim that the Government plans “wide-scale privatisation” of the South Island high country is complete rubbish, says Associate Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson. More >>
Ryall: State Services Senior Leaders
Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
I am pleased to have been invited to open this conference "Transforming Service Delivery - Focus on the Frontline." As you are now well aware, the frontline is the focus of government, and consequently my focus as Minister of State Services. More >>
Judge Perkins appointed to Employment Court
Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Judge Mark Perkins has been appointed a temporary Judge of the Employment Court for a term of two years from 29 June 2009, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
