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Minister of Finance to deliver Budget on May 28

Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Finance Bill English has today announced that he will deliver Budget 2009 on May 28. “This will be a responsible Budget,” Mr English said. “It will continue the Government’s Jobs and Growth initiatives to both protect New Zealand ... More >>

Minister welcomes replacement for EFA

Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government

The speedy repeal of the Electoral Finance Act 2007 by Parliament has been welcomed by Justice Minister Simon Power as the first step in returning democracy to New Zealand’s electoral finance laws. More >>

Good farm management critical in continuing dry

Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government

Good farm management and smart decision-making are key to coping with the continuing dry conditions, says Agriculture and Forestry Minister David Carter. More >>

Dunne: International Drug Policy Symposium

Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government

Good morning. I would like to extend my thanks and congratulations to the hosts of this Symposium, the New Zealand Drug Foundation and the New Zealand Society on Alcohol and Drug Dependence for organising this event. More >>

Loan Shark Advice Unacceptable - Bennett

Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government

Any suggestion by Work and Income staff that beneficiaries should head to loan sharks to cover their debt is “totally unacceptable”, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett. More >>

Minister demands parole accountability

Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Corrections Minister Judith Collins today asked the State Services Commissioner to establish who is accountable for serious failings identified by the Auditor-General’s report into the management of offenders on parole More >>

Early childhood education consultation begins

Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Anne Tolley today released the public consultation document initiating the review of early childhood education regulations. The review of Labour’s Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008 was announced in November by Mrs Tolley. More >>

Minister Replaces Chair of Otago DHB

Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Tony Ryall says health bosses will be held accountable for their performance. More >>

Trade Minister travels to India and Thailand

Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Tim Groser departs today for India and Thailand where he will progress New Zealand’s trade priorities and discuss international climate change issues. More >>

Funding to boost early childhood education

Monday, 16 February 2009, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Anne Tolley today announced funding to assist 14 childhood education groups across the country. The grants will make more than 500 new early childhood places available. More >>

A Fresh Start for young offenders

Monday, 16 February 2009, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s most serious and persistent young offenders are the target of proposed changes to the youth justice system, says the Minister of Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett. More >>

Defence Minister to annual ISAF meeting in Poland

Monday, 16 February 2009, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp leaves tomorrow [EDS: Monday 16 February] to attend the annual International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Defence Ministers meeting in Krakow, Poland, next Thursday. More >>

Pasifika Festival showcases Pacific pride

Monday, 16 February 2009, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Georgina te Heuheu says it is fitting that Auckland – the largest Polynesian city in the world – showcases the biggest Polynesian event in the world. More >>

Presentation of Medal by President of Timor-Leste

Friday, 13 February 2009, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government

President of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta will next week honour six New Zealanders for their role in New Zealand’s peacekeeping response to the violence that broke out in Timor-Leste in April and May 2006. More >>

Minister visits S Island Territorial exercise

Friday, 13 February 2009, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp will spend a day with South Island Army reservists training in the field near Christchurch on Sunday 15 February. More >>

Crime and safety survey launched

Friday, 13 February 2009, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Crime and Safety Survey 2009, which gathers information on people's experience of crime and their views on public safety, will be launched tomorrow, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. More >>

Govt improves mobile infrastructure

Friday, 13 February 2009, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government

Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced the completion of two cellular spectrum transfers that will improve infrastructure for all mobile network operators and promote more competition in the New Zealand mobile ... More >>

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