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New Zealanders will live up to our image

Friday, 6 March 2009, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Women’s Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says the United Nations’ theme of today’s International Women’s Day - “Women and men uniting to end violence against women” - is a timely reminder to all New Zealanders that domestic violence is never okay. More >>

Speech: Tony Ryall - Opening Wgtn Hospital

Friday, 6 March 2009, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Speech at opening of Wellington Regional Hospital First of all, I'd like to acknowledge their Excellencies, the Governor General, the Honourable Anand Satyanand and Mrs Susan Satyanand. I'd also like to acknowledge Parliamentary Colleagues, Sir John ... More >>

Crown accounts reflect recession, ACC liability

Friday, 6 March 2009, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government

The recession and a further deterioration in ACC’s outstanding claims liability showed through in the Crown’s accounts for the seven months to January 31, Finance Minister Bill English said today. More >>

Apartment block modernising bill's first reading

Thursday, 5 March 2009, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government

A bill intended to modernise the way apartment blocks are built and managed received its first reading in Parliament today. The Unit Titles Bill will make setting up unit title developments easier and more flexible as well as streamline and simplify ... More >>

Minister Releases Pacific Division Review

Thursday, 5 March 2009, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Immigration Dr Jonathan Coleman has today released the Ernst and Young Department of Labour Pacific Division Review, as well as his response to the review’s findings. More >>

Worth: Archives New Zealand Staff Meeting

Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Good morning everyone and thank you Dianne for your warm welcome. It's a pleasure to be at your staff meeting today and to hear your waiata. More >>

Hide to attack red tape & petty bureaucracy

Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government

The Building Act and the laws covering swimming pools and shop trading hours are included in a government-wide review of red tape and unnecessary bureaucracy. More >>

Changes needed to contain ACC Costs

Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Significant changes are needed to avoid huge increases in ACC costs for families, businesses and Government, says ACC Minister Nick Smith. More >>

PM and Maori Party on Foreshore & Seabed Review

Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key and Maori Party co-leaders Pita Sharples and Tariana Turia welcome the review of the Foreshore and Seabed announced today which delivers on a central commitment in the Confidence and Supply Agreement between the National ... More >>

Associate Ministers appointed

Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key today announced the appointment of two associates in ministerial portfolios. Kate Wilkinson has been made an Associate Minister of Conservation, and Tariana Turia has been made an Associate Minister for Disability Issues. More >>

PM, Maori Party co-leaders on foreshore & seabed

Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreshore and Seabed review announced

Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government

The terms of reference and members of the Government’s ministerial panel to review the Foreshore and Seabed Act have been announced by Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today. A review of the Foreshore and Seabed act was provided for in the ... More >>

Seismic search for oil and gas starts

Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says survey work has started by the ship the Pacific Titan to assess the oil and gas potential of the Reinga Basin. More >>

Antisocial tenants won’t be tolerated

Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government

Housing Minister Phil Heatley says Housing New Zealand Corporation has his full support following news it has taken unprecedented action against antisocial tenants by issuing a swag of 90 day notices against Mongrel Mob members and their associates. More >>

Forgotten by Labour, crime bill passes into law

Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government

A bill that is expected to deal a major blow to prisoners who run criminal businesses from behind bars has been passed into law after languishing under the previous government. More >>

Attack on cricket team condemned

Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key tonight condemned the attack by gunmen on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan. More >>

Republic of Korea-New Zealand Joint Statement: Ak

Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government

On the occasion of the state visit to New Zealand, the President of the Republic of Korea HE Lee Myung-bak and the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Hon John Key, met and discussed the bilateral relationship as well as regional and global issues of ... More >>

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