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Membership of Regulatory Responsibility Taskforce
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Regulatory Reform Rodney Hide today announced the membership of the Regulatory Responsibility Taskforce, which will provide independent expert advice on the Regulatory Responsibility Bill that was considered by the Parliament’s Commerce ... More >>
900,000 Kiwis get extra payments
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Almost a million superannuitants, veterans, beneficiaries and students will get increased payments of at least 3.38% from today under the Annual General Adjustment, Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett said. More >>
Bill expands jurisdiction of Disputes Tribunal
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that increases the maximum claim level of the Disputes Tribunal has been introduced to Parliament by Justice Minister Simon Power. More >>
Stats show police success in fight against crime
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the release by police of crime statistics for the 2008 calendar year, saying they showed the police were going the extra mile to solve crime. “I think it’s a testament to our police that an extra 6654 offences ... More >>
Dunne warns retailers & public, ‘Spice’ illegal
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne is advising retailers and the public that the product commonly known as "Spice," and sold as a 'legal high,' in fact contains an illegal substance. The Ministry of Health arranged for the ESR to test three varieties ... More >>
Ministerial Review of Electricity Market
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says a Ministerial review of the electricity sector will start work immediately. The Minister released the Terms of Reference for the review today and announced the six independent experts being appointed ... More >>
Ministerial Review of Electricity Market
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says a Ministerial review of the electricity sector will start work immediately. The Minister released the Terms of Reference for the review today and announced the six independent experts being appointed ... More >>
Speech: McCully - NZ statement on Afghanistan
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Delivered to the International Conference on Afghanistan The Hague, The Netherlands March 31 New Zealand is a small nation of four million people located a very long way from Afghanistan. But we have, since 2001, made a contribution to its security ... More >>
NZ withdraws Human Rights Council bid
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has decided not to pursue its candidature for election to the Human Rights Council in 2009, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. Mr McCully said the decision had been made to avoid four nations contesting three positions, following ... More >>
Speech: Tolley - Address to SPANZ AGM
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e nga hāu e wha. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Good evening everyone. I am delighted to be here tonight. I would like to begin by stating the obvious: that I am under no illusions about how critical the ... More >>
Starter home design winners announced
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says a nationwide design competition for ‘starter homes’ “shows that innovative and affordable homes are a realistic option for New Zealanders”. The competition, organised by the Department of Building ... More >>
Cabinet confirms plans for Whenuapai
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has confirmed the retention of Whenuapai as an active Air Force base. The decision reverses the previous Government’s intention to consolidate the Air Force’s operations at Ohakea in the Manawatu. Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said that Cabinet ... More >>
PM to attend East Asia Summit and visit China
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will attend the East Asia Summit in Thailand from 11-12 April and will then visit the People’s Republic of China. He will join leaders from the 10 ASEAN countries, China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, India, and Australia at ... More >>
Reconfigured ACC Board announced
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced a reconfigured ACC board with the appointment of four new board members in addition to the new chair, John Judge. “The changes in the Board are part of setting a new direction for ACC to address the significant ... More >>
NZ, Bermuda to sign Tax Info Exchange Agreement
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Bermuda will soon sign a bilateral agreement that provides for full exchange of information on criminal and civil tax matters between the two countries, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. The signing of the Tax Information ... More >>
Govt releases broadband investment proposal
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce is seeking feedback on the government’s proposed model for investment in ultra fast broadband. Mr Joyce says once finalised, the investment model will deliver on the government’s commitment ... More >>
Patient travel allowance increased
Monday, 30 March 2009, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister, Tony Ryall has announced an increase in the mileage allowance that patients can claim under the National Travel Assistance (NTA) policy - the first increase in 20 years. More >>
Rural GPs to have more say on how funding spent
Monday, 30 March 2009, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Rural GPs and the Ministry of Health are to jointly look at frontline support for rural primary care. Mr Ryall told delegates at the NZ Rural General Practitioners' Network conference in Wellington this weekend that the Rural GP Network and the Ministry ... More >>
Ryall: Speech to New Zealand Rural GPs' Network
Monday, 30 March 2009, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to speak here at the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network, Annual Conference. It is a privilege to address an organisation as committed as this one is to improving health services for rural communities. More >>
Biodiesel at the Pump
Monday, 30 March 2009, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Renewable transport energy in New Zealand is making progress, with biodiesel now on retail sale and approval granted for 85% ethanol blends in petrol, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee said today. More >>
