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New Chair for Waitemata District Health Board
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Dr Lester Levy as the new Chair of the Waitemata District Health Board. Mr Ryall says, "Dr Levy has an extensive background in public health and private enterprise as a medical doctor, ... More >>
Aotearoa named world’s most peaceful nation
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Tariana Turia is pleased to hear that Aotearoa has been named this year’s most peaceful country in the world. “Sometimes it’s difficult for us to see the good in ourselves and I’m proud that our nation as a collective has been able to take ... More >>
Speech: McCully - economic engagement with Pacific
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s engagement with the Pacific region in the years ahead was a particular focus for the National Party during our time in opposition. In our first six months in office we have attempted to set the scene for a more ambitious mode of engagement ... More >>
Public forums on electoral finance reform
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Forums for the public to hear more about and discuss ideas around electoral finance reform will begin tomorrow, Justice Minister Simon Power said today. An Issues Paper on electoral finance reform was released on May 22 to generate public discussion ... More >>
PM's Statement on Richard Worth’s resignation
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says he has accepted the resignation of Dr Richard Worth as a Minister in the National-led Government. “Dr Worth tendered his resignation to me last night, and I have accepted it. “He advised me of some private matters ... More >>
Holidays Act review underway
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
A working group has been appointed to begin the review of the Holidays Act 2003, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. “The Holidays Act has been widely criticised for its complexity and generic approach, resulting in significant compliance costs,” ... More >>
$104 million lifeline for critical social services
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett has announced a $104 million lifeline for vital social services. Prior to the Budget, Ms Bennett had announced up to $40 million would be available to the Community Response Fund in the first ... More >>
Conference on Disarmament breaks 12-year deadlock
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Conference on Disarmament’s decision to adopt a programme of work is a significant step forward for global disarmament efforts, Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control Georgina te Heuheu said today. ‘After more than a decade of deadlock, this decision ... More >>
Success in NZ – Malaysia trade talks
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed news from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that negotiations for the New Zealand – Malaysia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been successfully concluded. “This FTA is great news for New Zealand. Our negotiators have secured ... More >>
Leap forward for greenhouse gas research
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced it is setting up a greenhouse gas research centre targeting solutions for New Zealand’s agriculture and horticulture emissions. Speaking in Christchurch today, Agriculture Minister David Carter said the centre will play a ... More >>
Speech: Carter - To Canterbury Employers
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning. Thank you, Peter Townsend for your introduction and thank you also to the members of the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to speak today. I trust you managed to get some time off over the Queen’s Birthday ... More >>
Hospice visit confirms money well spent
Friday, 29 May 2009, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has paid tribute to New Zealand's hospice staff and volunteers during a visit to Te Omanga Hospice in Lower Hutt this morning, to celebrate the extra $15 million for hospices announced in yesterday's Budget Mr Ryall says "What ... More >>
Speech: Hide - Address, Northshore Grey Power AGM
Friday, 29 May 2009, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon. It's good to be addressing another Grey Power meeting where I'm seeing people like you who look younger than me and have even more energy. I’m very pleased to be Minister of Local Government and I’m really enjoying the challenge. I’m ... More >>
Borrowing costs would rise under Labour
Friday, 29 May 2009, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The National-led Government is managing the economy far better than Labour would have and this is proven by Phil Goff’s desire to borrow more and send the country deeper into debt, Finance Minister Bill English says. Labour leader Phil Goff has ... More >>
Panel to help improve access to high cost medicine
Friday, 29 May 2009, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has announced a panel to recommend how to improve access to high-cost, highly specialised medicines in New Zealand. This fulfils a National Party pre-election commitment. Health Minister, Tony Ryall says "Research suggests that in recent years, ... More >>
Minister thanks Maori Party for Treaty support
Friday, 29 May 2009, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson today thanked the Maori Party for its assistance in helping secure more resources to accelerate the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi grievances. Budget 2009 announced ... More >>
Key: Trans Tasman Business Circle post-Budget
Friday, 29 May 2009, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2009 – The Road To Recovery: Address to the Trans Tasman Business Circle post-Budget lunch More >>
Speech: Turia - Maori Tobacco Intelligence Summit
Friday, 29 May 2009, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
It is interesting to be here, at Te Papa Tongarewa, talking about Maori Tobacco Intelligence. It would be my greatest joy, to know that tobacco was something that we would only find stored in the archives; on the shelves of history. If we had time to explore ... More >>
Speech: Bill English - Budget 2009
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Appropriation (2009/10 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time. Six months ago, this Government was elected on a platform of enterprise and growth. The National led Government is ambitious for New Zealand. We want New ... More >>
Credit rating news reflects credible Budget
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Encouraging news today from two credit ratings agencies reflects the Budget’s credible and balanced approach to helping New Zealanders through the recession, Finance Minister Bill English said. Standard and Poor’s has removed the negative outlook from New ... More >>
