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New Zealand's safeguard regime to be strengthened
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that significantly overhauls New Zealand's regime for imposing 'safeguard measures' on imported goods received its first reading in Parliament last night, Commerce Minister Simon Power said. More >>
Government committed to real solutions not slogans
Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today stated that five programmes led by the Ministry for the Environment would be discontinued or scaled back to ensure the Government could afford to meet its priorities for the environment. More >>
McCully names new UN representative
Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Permanent Representative to the United Nations will be Jim McLay, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. “Jim McLay brings a wealth of experience to a position of great importance for New Zealand,” Mr McCully said. More >>
Breathing space for struggling businesses
Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is moving quickly to help businesses retain their workers as they feel the economic squeeze, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett. More >>
Government moves fast to help retain jobs
Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will provide financial assistance to employers to encourage them to retain workers, Prime Minister John Key announced today. A Job Support Scheme will be aimed at private sector businesses with over 100 full-time employees. Employers, ... More >>
Land status issues bill passes first reading
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill which corrects historic oversights, errors or omissions relating to land status has been referred by Parliament to the Primary Production Select Committee. More >>
New chair for Southland District Health Board
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister, Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Paul Menzies as the new Chair of the Southland District Health Board. Mr Ryall said, "Paul Menzies is a current elected member of the Board, and has been a member since 2001. He brings ... More >>
ACC motor vehicle levy to increase by $32
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced a $32 increase in the motor vehicle levy from 1 July 2009. The motor vehicle license fee for a petrol car will increase from $136.44 to $168.46 and the ACC petrol levy will rise from 9.34 cents per litre to ... More >>
Corrections Officer Excellence Awards Established
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has established an award to recognise newly graduated Corrections Officers who have demonstrated outstanding achievement during their training. More >>
Queen Appoints Don Mckinnon, As GCVO
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 7:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Queen has been pleased to appoint former Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Right Honourable Don McKinnon, as Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) in recognition of his outstanding service as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. More >>
Bill to prevent fraudulent debt write-off
Monday, 9 March 2009, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to close a potential legal loophole and prevent fraudulent debts from being written off was introduced to Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power. The Insolvency Amendment Bill – a small but significant amendment to the Insolvency ... More >>
NZ-China scientist exchange programme launched
Monday, 9 March 2009, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
A new programme between New Zealand and China will open the door to exchanges for promising researchers. The New Zealand-China Scientist Exchange Programme will support short-term research visits for up to five researchers a year from New Zealand to ... More >>
New start for ACC
Monday, 9 March 2009, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nick Smith today announced the appointment of former Ernst & Young Chief Executive John Judge as the new chair of the board of ACC replacing Ross Wilson. “ACC needs a fresh start. John Judge brings a strong background in financial management ... More >>
Fraud Awareness Week Increases Public Vigilance
Monday, 9 March 2009, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Fraud Awareness Week 2009 has been a resounding success: people are more aware of fraud in the community and are visiting the Ministry of Consumer Affairs' 'Scamwatch' website - the message is getting out there and reaching people, Minister of Consumer ... More >>
Turia: Accreditation, Korowai Aroha Health Centre
Monday, 9 March 2009, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
As Tawhirimatea and Ranginui make their presence felt across Aotearoa, it is appropriate to be thinking of the wonder of the weather that confronts us all. More >>
Titular Honours to be reinstated
Monday, 9 March 2009, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced that titles are to be reinstated in the New Zealand Honours system. More >>
Ryall: NZ Private Surgical Hospitals Association
Friday, 6 March 2009, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a real pleasure to be here to talk to you as Minister of Health in the new National Government. I am pleased to say that this is a government that understands and appreciates the contribution of the private health sector to New Zealand's total ... More >>
Ryall: NZ Private Surgical Hospitals Association
Friday, 6 March 2009, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a real pleasure to be here to talk to you as Minister of Health in the new National Government. I am pleased to say that this is a government that understands and appreciates the contribution of the private health sector to New Zealand's total ... More >>
Dunne leads NZ delegation to UN drugs conference
Friday, 6 March 2009, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister and UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne tomorrow leads the New Zealand delegation to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, spearheading the country’s contribution to a new declaration on international drugs ... More >>
Minster recommends against KiwiSaver tax square-up
Friday, 6 March 2009, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has recommended the proposed introduction of an annual square-up process for calculating the KiwiSaver employer tax credit not proceed so employers don’t face unnecessary compliance costs. More >>
