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New code of ethics, mediation service turns 100

Tuesday, 30 June 2009, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson will launch a new code of ethics for the country’s mediators as they celebrate 100 years of employment mediation in New Zealand tonight. Ms Wilkinson says the new Code of Ethics for Mediators employed by the Department ... More >>

Ryall: IPAC meeting speech notes, 27 June 2009

Tuesday, 30 June 2009, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government

Thank you ...... Chairman Dr Bev O'Keefe, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for the invitation to participate in your session this morning, and to speak to you. More >>

Carter: Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Tuesday, 30 June 2009, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government

Thank you Jim Cotman and the organisers of the Farm Environment Awards Showcase for the opportunity to speak this evening. I would like to acknowledge my parliamentary colleagues. And I also want to thank all the entrants, not only the winners. You ... More >>

Conservation board thanked for its work

Tuesday, 30 June 2009, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government

Acting Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson has thanked the members of the East Coast Hawke’s Bay Conservation Board for their hard work, with the board to be disestablished with effect from today due to a reconfiguration of boundaries. “I ... More >>

Hospitals to make smarter use of private sector

Monday, 29 June 2009, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has amended protocols for DHBs which allows them to make better and smarter use of private hospitals to get more patients seen. More >>

Whanau Ora terms available online

Monday, 29 June 2009, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Due to interest from the media and other sectors of the public, the terms of reference for the recently announced Whanau Ora Taskforce are now available on the Government’s website. More >>

League tables a sideshow

Monday, 29 June 2009, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government

League tables a sideshow The debate on so-called league tables is a sideshow to the real issue of meeting parents’ desire to bring in National Standards that will help lift student achievement,” Education Minister Anne Tolley said today. “Parents ... More >>

Breaking through the language barrier

Monday, 29 June 2009, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealanders with limited English skills are now able to communicate with Court staff in the language they are most comfortable speaking with the help of a telephone-based interpreting service, the Office of Ethnic Affairs’ Language Line service. Ethnic ... More >>

Govt looks to boost freight productivity

Monday, 29 June 2009, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says a proposal to allow road transport operators to carry heavier loads, by permit, on specified routes would create a “win – win” situation for the economy and the travelling public. “This would deliver ... More >>

New Zealand and Australian double tax agreement

Monday, 29 June 2009, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser (left) and his Australian counterpart Simon Crean at the signing of the new New Zealand and Australian double tax agreement in Paris early today New Zealand time, with the Eiffel Tower in the background More >>

Public consultation for 2020 target announced

Saturday, 27 June 2009, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for Climate Change Issues Hon Tim Groser Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues (International Negotiations) More >>

New Australia-NZ double tax agreement signed

Saturday, 27 June 2009, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government

The introduction of a new double tax agreement between Australia and New Zealand took a major step forward with the signing today of an agreement that, once in force, will replace the existing 1995 double tax agreement. More >>

Groser: “Beyond the Crisis: Keeping Markets Open?”

Friday, 26 June 2009, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government

We continue to operate in the middle of a major international shock that has spread from origins within financial institutions to a widespread economic recession which has resulted in sharp declines in trade flows. I see the OECD itself is currently ... More >>

Ministers Launch Defence Review 09 Document

Friday, 26 June 2009, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Defence Hon Dr Wayne Mapp and Associate Minister of Defence Hon Heather Roy today officially launched the public consultation document of the National-led Government's Defence review 2009. More >>

Roy: Public Consultation For Defence Review 2009

Friday, 26 June 2009, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Heather Roy speech for the launch of Defence Review 2009 Public Consultation; Te Papa, Cable Street, Wellington; Friday, June 26 2009. More >>

Guy: New Zealand Licensing Trust Association

Friday, 26 June 2009, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for your introduction and for the opportunity to speak to you all today. Licensing trusts have a long history in the hospitality industry. I look forward to meeting with some of you later today and hearing more about the good work that ... More >>

Key: Inaugural Winter Games given $1 million boost

Friday, 26 June 2009, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister and Tourism Minister, John Key has today announced that the Government will invest $1 million in this year’s inaugural Winter Games. The event, which will be the Southern Hemisphere’s largest winter sports event, will be held at ... More >>

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