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Speach: Pacific Jobs Fono - Georgina Te Heuheu
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
It is my pleasure to be here today, although I wish that the events prompting this fono were more positive ones. However we are here to consider how best to minimise the effects of the global economic turmoil for Pacific people. I know you will make ... More >>
Sharples says NZ Maori not race-based team
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says Maori rugby teams have a proud and honorable tradition which all New Zealanders can celebrate. More >>
State sector pay expectations released
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The State Services Minister Tony Ryall today released the Government’s Expectations for Pay and Employment Conditions in the State Sector, and says there is recognition in the state sector that the private sector is hurting. More >>
Speech on the First Reading of the RMA
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
At the appropriate time I intend to move that the Bill be considered by the Local Government and Environment Committee with an instruction that the Committee report finally to the House on or before 19 June 2009, and that Committee have authority ... More >>
Rex Haig compensation application declined
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has declined Rex Haig’s application for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment, Justice Minister Simon Power said today. More >>
Turia Acknowledges NZ schools debating team
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Tariana Turia, has added her congratulations to the stunning success of the New Zealand Schools Debating Team in being voted ‘best in the world’ in the Athens world championships today. More >>
Bill to make RMA processes quicker and cheaper
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today introduced a Bill to the House that will cut through suffocating red tape for Kiwi homeowners, businesses and farmers while safeguarding the environment. More >>
Action to prevent Antarctic tourism disaster
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Confirmation that passengers on a grounded tourist ship in Antarctica are safe is welcome news, but the accident highlights the need for stricter controls in the Southern Ocean, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. More >>
Turia supports focussed approach to anti-violence
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Social Development - Tariana Turia - is supporting calls for more tailored anti-violence programmes and other changes as outlined in a speech by the Principal Judge of the Family Court. More >>
Local Government - The Way Ahead
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
I have to say, ladies and gentlemen, that I don't regard myself the Minister of Local Government - I consider myself the Minister for Ratepayers. I don't represent councils. More >>
Health Minister Opens Country's Largest Renal Unit
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has opened the country's largest renal unit at Manukau this morning. The new unit has 28 dialysis machines, which can deliver 17,000 dialysis treatments each year, and will be able to treat 112 patients on an ongoing basis. More >>
McCully names new Ambassador to Iran
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Iran will be career diplomat Brian Sanders, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Greater iwi involvement for Fresh Start
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Proposed law changes will give community and iwi-based groups the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our most serious young offenders, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill Reviewed
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Phil Heatley today announced that he is reviewing aspects of Labour’s Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (No 2). More >>
Government delivers on justice promises
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government
The National-led Government has delivered on its promise to introduce in its first 100 days law changes to combat violent crime and to repeal the controversial Electoral Finance Act. More >>
Govt introduces no parole for worst offenders
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation removing parole eligibility for the worst repeat violent offenders and those convicted of the worst murders was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power. More >>
South Korea President to visit New Zealand
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The President of the Republic of Korea Lee Myung-bak will visit New Zealand on 3 and 4 March, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Securities Disclosure & Financial Advisers Bill
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Securities Disclosure and Financial Advisers Amendment Bill, introduced into Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power, will provide greater certainty to businesses wanting to raise capital in today’s troubled markets. More >>
Wireless to support high-speed broadband
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced the outcome of consultation which will enhance take-up of wireless technology to support high-speed broadband networks. More >>
Turia: Opening of the Wellington Housing Trust
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Today we bring the corners of the home together with the warmth of the heart, to celebrate the formal opening of the Stoke Street Project. More >>
