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Tariana Turia; Speech At Takapuwahia Marae
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Parehounuku; Takapuwahia Marae, Porirua Thursday 28 May 2009 Hon Tariana Turia; Associate Minister for Health More >>
Supreme Court shows way forward for kahawai
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Supreme Court’s ruling out today on the management of the kahawai fishery is an important decision that will be carefully considered by all the parties involved,” says Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley. More >>
Government delivers on environmental priorities
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is increasing funding for its environmental priorities in 2009/10, Environment Minister Nick Smith says. More >>
Health workforce gets budget boost
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing an extra $116.5 million over four years to bolster the frontline health workforce. More >>
Budget boosts Defence Force capability
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has confirmed an extra $52 million in 2009/10 to improve operations and strengthen the capability of the New Zealand Defence Force. The extra funding will deliver a Defence Force able to meet its operational challenges, Defence Minister ... More >>
KiwiSaver mortgage diversion to be closed
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The KiwiSaver mortgage diversion facility is to be closed to new applicants from 1 June 2009, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. Mortgage diversion is a feature of KiwiSaver that allows members to divert up to half their contributions ... More >>
Funding to support voice of community
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2009 has allocated $1.2 million to strengthen local networks and give a voice to community groups that are often not heard in government processes, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia says. “In a tight economic environment, ... More >>
More money to fight child abuse image trade
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The campaign against the child pornography trade has received a $2.4 million boost in Budget 2009, Internal Affairs Minister Richard Worth says. More >>
Budget delivers whanau and economic support
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Support for families who are most vulnerable and building long-term resilience into the Maori economy are the dual thrusts of the Maori Affairs budget this year, Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples says. “We are setting up a network of whanau advocates ... More >>
Budget support for fisheries and aquaculture
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
New Budget funding will help the aquaculture industry grow, put more fisheries officers on New Zealand beaches and help improve recreational fisheries management. More >>
Budget boost supports strong base for science
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2009 recognises the critical role science and technology will play in the economic recovery through substantial extra funding, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp says. More >>
Community housing gets $40 million boost
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2009 will provide an extra $40 million for housing services over the next four years, Housing Minister Phil Heatley says. More >>
Government delivers on NZ Superannuation
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Government has delivered on its commitment to lock higher superannuation payments in place for all superannuitants, Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Probation funding to improve community safety
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will inject an extra $255.9 million into the probation service to address issues raised in a critical report by the Auditor General. “The safety of the public should be the number one priority when offenders are released on parole,” ... More >>
Budget prioritises social services investment
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2009 provides support for New Zealanders through the current economic downturn so they can take advantage of the recovery when it comes, Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
600 more frontline police confirmed
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget funding will fulfil the Government's commitment to put 600 more police on the streets of New Zealand by the end of 2011, Police Minister Judith Collins says. The Government will put the extra 300 officers into frontline roles in Counties-Manukau ... More >>
Funding announced for ACC stock take
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will provide $500,000 in new funding in 2009/10 for a stock take of the Accident Compensation Corporation accounts, ACC Minister Nick Smith says. “A stock take of ACC’s levy accounts – the work account, earners’ account, motor ... More >>
Realistic support strengthens NZ diplomacy
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2009 provides realistic support for New Zealand’s overseas representation, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says. “Trade and economic diplomacy has an important part to play in the Government’s drive to improve New Zealand’s ... More >>
Government delivers on environmental priorities
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is increasing funding for its environmental priorities in 2009/10, Environment Minister Nick Smith says. “Feel good programmes that cost much and achieved little have been shelved. The Government has refocused the Ministry for ... More >>
$60 million funding boost for hospice care
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has boosted hospice care funding by $60 million over the next four years, increasing the proportion of average hospice funding provided by taxpayers to 70 per cent. The new initiative meets the Government’s election commitment to ... More >>
