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Minister welcomes TVNZ and SKY announcement
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has commended TVNZ and SKY for the announcement this afternoon that from 1 July 2009 TVNZ 6 and TVNZ 7 will be broadcast on SKY. The Minister commented publicly last week about his desire to see TVNZ 6 and TVNZ ... More >>
Nurses to elect members to Nursing Council
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Front line nursing staff will get more say in the regulation of their profession, Health Minister Tony Ryall announced today. "From later this year, nurses on the nursing register can elect members of the Nursing Council," Mr Ryall said. Until ... More >>
Tax reform application dates should be deferred
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne is in favour of deferring the application date of a number of forthcoming tax reforms, many of which come into force on 1 April, although the bill is not expected to pass into law before August. The changes are part of ... More >>
McCully: NZ-United States Business Council
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to be here in Auckland today to speak to members of the New Zealand-United States Business Council. It’s good to see members of the Fulbright Board and other friends here as well. More >>
McCully to meet US Secretary of State
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will meet with United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when he visits Washington from April 6-8. More >>
Government review to include corporate trustees
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Issues raised in a recent Companies Office report about the role of corporate trustees in failed finance companies are to be addressed as part of a significant review into the Securities Act, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today. The Securities Act ... More >>
Private mgmt will bring effectiveness to prisons
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Competitive tendering of prison management will bring greater innovation, efficiency and cost effectiveness to the corrections system, says Corrections Minister Judith Collins. The Corrections (Contract Management of Prisons) Bill 2009 began its first ... More >>
Forum focuses on partnership in Pacific education
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu leaves for Tonga today to attend the Pacific Islands Forum Education Ministers’ meeting. Mrs te Heuheu, who is attending on behalf of Education Minister Anne Tolley, said New Zealand was committed to a ... More >>
Government says no timetable on live sheep exports
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister David Carter says the export of live sheep for slaughter will not resume unless strict animal welfare standards are met and New Zealand’s reputation as a responsible exporter is maintained. “The Green Party’s claim that the lifting ... More >>
Holm joins Capital Market Development Taskforce
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Investment writer and commentator Mary Holm has joined the Capital Market Development Taskforce, Commerce Minister Simon Power and taskforce chair Rob Cameron announced today. Mr Power said he is delighted that Mary Holm has agreed to join the taskforce. More >>
Speech: Dunne - on a Global Alcohol Strategy
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for your kind introduction and thanks to all of you for making your way from around the Western Pacific Region to attend this meeting. I know that we have people from distant countries such as China, Mongolia, the republic of Korea and ... More >>
Government to amend Section 92A
Monday, 23 March 2009, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet today decided that section 92A of the Copyright Act 1994 will not come into force on 27 March as scheduled, but will be amended to address areas of concern, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today. More >>
Holiday trade the employee’s choice
Monday, 23 March 2009, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Plans to give employees the choice to cash in the fourth week of their annual holidays will be included in the review of the Holiday’s Act this year, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. More >>
Voluntary repayment bonus exceeds promise
Monday, 23 March 2009, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Student loan borrowers will qualify for a voluntary repayment bonus whether they are based in New Zealand or overseas, Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley announced today. More >>
Prime Minister welcomes training initiative
Sunday, 22 March 2009, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key is welcoming a move by Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of NZ (ITPNZ) to offer free or low-cost training to people who opt into the government’s nine-day fortnight programme. More >>
New Zealander released from detention in Pakistan
Sunday, 22 March 2009, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
21 March 2009 Media statement New Zealander released from detention in Pakistan New Zealander Mark Taylor has been released from detention in Pakistan, and subsequently deported, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. “Mr Taylor was detained by ... More >>
Speech: Turia - World Down Syndrome Day
Friday, 20 March 2009, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Two nights ago the nation watched a grieving widow speak of her love for her soul-mate, who had passed away just eight weeks ago. The story told on television, of the love of Gordon and Christina Crawford, was a real tear-jerker. Christina spoke so tenderly ... More >>
Progress On Trans-Tasman Legal Reforms
Friday, 20 March 2009, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Minister of Justice Simon Power and Australian Attorney-General Robert McClelland this week met in Canberra to progress a range of measures aimed at harmonising trans-Tasman legal arrangements. More >>
Speech: Roy - NZ Defence Graduation Dinner
Friday, 20 March 2009, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to address your graduation dinner tonight. This is the first time I have had the pleasure of speaking to an event as significant as this and, as a new Minister in a new Government, it is particularly pleasing to be part ... More >>
New home for kiwi in the Hauraki Gulf
Friday, 20 March 2009, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Up to ten little spotted kiwi will have a new home in the Hauraki Gulf on Saturday when they are released on Motuihe Island, says Conservation Minister Tim Groser. More >>
