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Turia concerned at proposal to foster "bad kids"
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Social Development Minister, Tariana Turia, has reacted strongly against any suggestion that Government should “put violent or misbehaving children in foster care”. More >>
Australia-New Zealand Insolvency Law Program
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Commerce Hon Simon Power 18 March 2009 Australia-New Zealand Insolvency Law Program More >>
Fisheries 2030 project takes next step
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Fisheries, Phil Heatley, has announced the next stage of Fisheries 2030, a review to establish clear direction and actions necessary to unlock the future economic potential of New Zealand’s fishing sector. More >>
Polyfest attracts prestige and glory
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu will join thousands of school children for the opening of Polyfest at the Manukau Sportsbowl tomorrow morning. More >>
Speech:Launch of Te Ara Tika - Waiora Maori Health
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Our wananga is driven by a passion for learning. We pass by our traditional kainga, we stay at pa sites from generations before, and we listen to the stories that inspire pride in ourselves, for our tupuna, for our history. More >>
Speech: Philanthropy New Zealand Annual Conference
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Philanthropy New Zealand plays a really important role. It brings together giving organisations from up and down the country, and connects them with each other, with the community and voluntary sector, with government, and with people and ideas overseas. More >>
Upper Hutt schools to get additional $30 million
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Details confirming funding to modernise four Upper Hutt schools announced today showed that the National government delivers on its promises Education Minister Anne Tolley said. More >>
Key: CTU Productivity Conference
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
I’m very pleased to have this opportunity to address your conference today. I think it’s a telling reminder of the kind of country we are that in the space of an hour you will have been addressed by the President of the New Zealand Combined ... More >>
Plastic bag move a positive step
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today welcomed the announcement by The Warehouse that it plans to reduce the use of plastic bags by charging customers who use them. More >>
Minister welcomes Ngapuhi mandating process
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson today welcomed news that Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi is beginning a process to secure a mandate for the settlement of Ngapuhi's historical claims. More >>
Carter: Underpinning Biosecurity Science in NZ
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you Brian Richardson for your introduction. Firstly, I would like to welcome Gary Fitt who is here today representing the OECD - sponsors of this International Forest Biosecurity Workshop in Rotorua. More >>
Government to simplify foreign investment rules
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is reviewing overseas investment rules to make foreign investment in New Zealand simpler and more attractive, while at the same time protecting sensitive land, assets and resources. More >>
Roy: Independent Schools - Providing Real Choice
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Heather Roy speech to the Independent Schools of New Zealand's CEO Day; Wellington Airport Conference Centre, Wellington; Tuesday, March 17 2009 More >>
Tourism gets urgent $2.5 mil boost to lure Aussies
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key, is giving Tourism New Zealand an additional $2.5 million immediately to boost tourism promotion in Australia. More >>
Single Economic Market discussions in Australia
Monday, 16 March 2009, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Justice Minister Simon Power travels to Australia tomorrow to meet federal and state Ministers for discussions on a range of commerce and justice issues. Of particular focus will be the trans-Tasman Single Economic Market, which was advanced ... More >>
Berry recommended as Commerce Commission Chair
Monday, 16 March 2009, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Commerce, Simon Power, said today he will recommend to the Governor-General that Dr Mark Berry be appointed as the new Chair of the Commerce Commission. More >>
Rebstock steps down from Commerce Commission
Monday, 16 March 2009, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Commerce, Simon Power, has announced that Paula Rebstock is stepping down as Chair of the Commerce Commission. Ms Rebstock will leave on March 31, ending 11 years at the Commission, nearly 5½ of them as Chair. More >>
Transport funding realigned and increased
Monday, 16 March 2009, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key and Transport Minister Steven Joyce are today outlining government plans for simpler, more efficient funding of New Zealand’s transport system. More >>
Regional fuel taxes replaced
Monday, 16 March 2009, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the government will not proceed with regional fuel taxes, which are an “expensive and inefficient” means of collecting revenue. More >>
Govt committed to Auckland rail electrification
Monday, 16 March 2009, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today confirmed the government’s commitment to the electrification of Auckland rail, which was to have been funded through the regional fuel tax. More >>
