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Mapp: 3rd Auckland Northland Battalion Group
Friday, 3 April 2009, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Wayne Mapp 3 April, 2009 Speech to 3rd Auckland Northland Battalion Group Charter Parade 14 March 2009 More >>
McCully names new Ambassador to UN in Geneva
Friday, 3 April 2009, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Career diplomat Dell Higgie will be New Zealand’s next Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva and Ambassador for Disarmament, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. “The UN’s operations in Geneva cover a wide range ... More >>
Minister welcomes changes to NZX listing rules
Friday, 3 April 2009, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power welcomes proposed changes to the NZSX/NZDX and NZAX listing rules, announced today. NZX has proposed a number of changes in response to the financial crisis and recommendations of the Capital Market Development Taskforce. ... More >>
New law boosts crackdown on contraband
Friday, 3 April 2009, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
New legislation coming into force today makes it more difficult to smuggle contraband into prisons and will further prevent prisoners from conducting illegal activities, says Corrections Minister Hon Judith Collins. The Corrections Amendment Act creates ... More >>
Budget to put Govt finances on stronger footing
Friday, 3 April 2009, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
The Budget next month will map out a road for economic recovery, as well as a credible plan for getting the government’s deteriorating finances in order, Finance Minister Bill English said today. He was commenting on news that the Crown’s operating deficit ... More >>
Speech: Power - Drivers of Crime meeting
Friday, 3 April 2009, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you, and thank you for taking the time to be here today. I would particularly like to acknowledge the presence of: My Ministerial colleague, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, who is co-hosting this meeting ... More >>
National hui to progress Treaty settlement goal
Friday, 3 April 2009, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
A hui of iwi leaders and the Crown will begin the dialogue on the best ways to meet the government’s goal of completing the settlement of all historical claims under the Treaty of Waitangi by 2014. The hui, organised by the Crown, will be held in ... More >>
Legal aid bill helps victims of crime
Friday, 3 April 2009, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that ensures victims of crime have financial support to attend coronial inquests and Parole Board hearings received its first reading in Parliament last night. The Legal Services Amendment Bill amends the Legal Services Act 2000 to ensure victims ... More >>
Government closes loopholes in child-sex law
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today closed two potential loopholes surrounding the release of serious child-sex offenders. The Parole (Extended Supervision Orders) Amendment Bill, passed by Parliament today, removes the two potential loopholes that were inadvertently ... More >>
$36m to improve North Shore emergency department
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministers of Health and Finance have approved $36 million to improve North Shore Hospital's emergency department. Health Minister Tony Ryall said, "This project will help resolve two issues the Waitemata District Health Board has been struggling with, ... More >>
Dunne: KiwiSaver hits the magic million
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
More than one million New Zealanders are now saving for their retirement through KiwiSaver, just 21 months after it started, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. In handing a certificate to Mana Coach Services bus driver Malo Peleseuma ... More >>
Victoria Park project accelerated
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today announced that construction on the Victoria Park project on State Highway 1 in Auckland will commence almost a year earlier than previously planned, thanks to the government’s billion dollar boost for state highways. ... More >>
Commerce Commission appointments confirmed
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The appointments to the Commerce Commission of Dr Mark Berry as the new Chair and Anita Mazzoleni as a member have been confirmed, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today. Mark Berry has been appointed as Chair for a term of 18 months, and Anita ... More >>
Minister welcomes panel to oversee probation
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Hon Judith Collins today welcomed the appointment of the chairperson and members of the expert panel to oversee improvements to the Department of Corrections' Community Probation and Psychological Service (CPPS). “Establishment of the panel ... More >>
Minister Welcomes Delegations
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Hon Heather Roy has welcomed the tabling of Ministerial delegations in Parliament in her capacities as Associate Minister of Education and Associate Minister of Defence. "In Education, I have been delegated responsibility for all matters relating to Special ... More >>
Minister welcomes decision on MCK Metals
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Immigration, Dr Jonathan Coleman has welcomed Immigration New Zealand’s decision to cancel the Variation of Conditions issued to six foreign workers at Taranaki firm, MCK Metals Pacific Ltd. More >>
Electoral finance reform consultation papers
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Simon Power has released scope and milestone papers to mark the beginning of the review into electoral finance reform. The papers outline what the review will cover and the important dates. “The review of electoral finance legislation ... More >>
Speech: Key - motion to congratulate Helen Clark
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
I move that this House expresses its congratulations to New Zealand’s former Prime Minister the Rt Hon Helen Clark on securing the very important role as head of the United Nations Development Programme. Today, at around 8.30 New Zealand time, the ... More >>
Police Minister takes over responsibility for SFO
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins has today taken over responsibility for the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). Previously, the Attorney-General has been responsible for the SFO, a Government Department that detects, investigates and prosecutes cases of serious ... More >>
Media confusion over fair dividend rate
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Dunne: many investing in overseas companies better off under FDR rules Recent media reports have revealed confusion about how individual investors in overseas companies are taxed under the new fair dividend rate (FDR) rules that came into force in 2007, ... More >>
