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Family Court statistics released
Friday, 1 May 2009, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
The third annual Family Court Statistics in New Zealand, covering 2006 and 2007, was released today by Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu. The report provides an overview of the number and types of cases dealt with by the Family Court, outlines ... More >>
Minister to visit kakapo on their turf
Friday, 1 May 2009, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson will embark on a hands-on inspection of the Kakapo Recovery Programme on Whenua Hou (Codfish Island) this weekend. The programme has been boosted with the addition of 33 chicks following a successful ... More >>
Tolley: New Zealand Tertiary Education Summit
Friday, 1 May 2009, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
We live in incredibly challenging times. This John Key-led Government is acutely aware of how important better educational outcomes for our young people are to strengthening our economy. More >>
Joyce: Speech to Australasian Rail Association
Friday, 1 May 2009, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for the invitation to address you today. As an organisation you have been around for a long time, since the1890s in fact, and your industry has seen plenty of change during that period. More >>
Minister not impressed with CAA relocation costs
Thursday, 30 April 2009, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says he is “not at all impressed” with the $8.5 million cost for the Civil Aviation Authority to move from its current Petone location to a new, multi-storied building in downtown Wellington. The rental costs in the ... More >>
Govt announces $15m for AMI Stadium
Thursday, 30 April 2009, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced a $15 million grant for an upgrade of Christchurch’s AMI Stadium for the Rugby World Cup in 2011. More >>
Kiwifruit carbon footprint study earns praise
Thursday, 30 April 2009, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter is welcoming groundbreaking research by the kiwifruit industry into its carbon footprint. Kiwifruit marketer ZESPRI today released findings into the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions involved in growing, packing, transporting, ... More >>
Power: Speech to NZX Annual Meeting
Thursday, 30 April 2009, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
I want to talk about two issues: My vision for New Zealand’s capital markets, and the role of government in those markets. I will do this with the global financial crisis as a backdrop. More >>
Speech: English, launch of Deloitte S Island index
Thursday, 30 April 2009, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Good evening – it’s a pleasure to be here tonight. And it’s really good to see so many familiar faces. Can I start by welcoming Deloitte’s initiative in setting up the South Island index. It provides a valuable insight into the performance of ... More >>
Bill to overhaul regulation of security industry
Thursday, 30 April 2009, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill which aims to overhaul the regulation of the security industry today passed its first reading in Parliament and was referred to the Justice and Electoral Select Committee. The Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Bill, which was ... More >>
“Boot camp” critics miss the point
Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Critics of so-called “boot camps” have missed the point of the Government’s plans for youth justice reforms, Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett said today. “The criticisms, aired by several groups at the Social Services ... More >>
Govt to scale back National Library revamp
Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has decided to scale back the revamp of the National Library’s Wellington building but will ensure the nation’s treasures are protected by increasing storage, fixing leaks, upgrading equipment and addressing deferred maintenance. The revamp ... More >>
Whanau urged to take caution
Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
With winter round the corner and the arrival of swine flu in Aotearoa, Tariana Turia is urging tangata whenua to be on the alert for flu symptoms. “We must be alert to the vulnerability of our neighbours, our whanau and our communities to what we ... More >>
Bill reduces bureaucracy, ensures child safety
Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Measures introduced into Parliament today will reduce school compliance costs and improve efficiency in the education sector, says Education Minister Anne Tolley. The Education Amendment Bill proposes changes to the police vetting of non-teaching ... More >>
Government, Mayors to work together on jobs
Tuesday, 28 April 2009, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Central and local government have pledged to work together to respond to the economic downturn, Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett said today. The Government and the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs today signed a Memorandum of Understanding ... More >>
Up to a week to repair Cook Strait link
Tuesday, 28 April 2009, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says it could take up to a week to repair the Pole 2 Cook Strait power cable link. The failure of the Pole 2 link at 10.40pm last night has no immediate implications for consumers as there is sufficient ... More >>
Ministerial Statement About Swine Flu - Ryall
Tuesday, 28 April 2009, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
I wish to make a Ministerial Statement under standing order 348 in relation to the global influenza situation and responses here in New Zealand. Mr Speaker, as has been said, this is a time for concern and caution -- not alarm. On Saturday morning, ... More >>
Turia: Statement on Swine Flu
Tuesday, 28 April 2009, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, the Maori Party wants to express our concern for those who have been affected by influenza A; and for those affected by swine flu. Long before our lifetime – but in the legacy left from the generation of our parents and grandparents – ... More >>
NZ and Italy to strengthen economic ties
Tuesday, 28 April 2009, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser and Italian Trade Minister Adolfo Urso, today agreed to strengthen economic relations between Italy and New Zealand. “More than ever in the face of today’s economic difficulties, New Zealand and Italy are looking to ... More >>
Boost for borrowers who pay student loans early
Tuesday, 28 April 2009, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to the Student Loan Scheme tabled in Parliament yesterday are good news for people who want to pay off their student loans sooner, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne and Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley say. The Student Loan Scheme (Repayment ... More >>
