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Time to nominate environmental champions
Saturday, 7 February 2009, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Nick Smith today announced the start of a search for New Zealand’s latest batch of environmental champions, calling for nominations for the 2009 Green Ribbon Awards. More >>
$100,000 in flood relief to Solomon Islands
Saturday, 7 February 2009, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will make an initial contribution of $100,000 to help people affected by flooding in Solomon Islands, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. More >>
McCully names new Ambassador to Turkey
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Career diplomat Andrea Smith will be New Zealand’s new Ambassador to Turkey, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today. More >>
Schools no longer required to be food police
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Schools will no longer be required to act as food police under changes announced by Education Minister Anne Tolley today. More >>
NZers grab job opportunities in tough times
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Unemployment figures out today underline the importance of the Government’s jobs and growth plan, says the Minister of Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett. More >>
Dunne: Labour’s SME package criticism woeful
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Labour leader Phil Goff is way off the mark – in fact, almost eight times off the mark – in his criticism of the Government’s small business relief package, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Government readies for new moves on broadband
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has today moved to clear the decks of the previous Government’s broadband programmes in preparation for the next move towards the roll-out of ultra fast broadband. More >>
Health's financial problems reinforced
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown Health Financing Agency (CHFA) has identified financial risks to the sector in the next three years, while District Health Boards New Zealand (DHBNZ) has warned that rising costs are forcing DHBs to live beyond their means. More >>
Minister Welcomes Media To Louis Vuitton Series
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
The Louis Vuitton Pacific Series provides New Zealand the opportunity to show case itself around the globe at a time when the world is facing huge economic challenges, said Associate Minister for Tourism Jonathan Coleman in a speech to international ... More >>
NZ calls for end to conflict in Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Both sides of the Sri Lankan civil war must agree to a ceasefire and return to negotiations for the sake of their own people, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. More >>
Waitemata DHB Chair Resigns
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today thanked Waitemata District Health Board Chair Kay McKelvie for her long service to the DHB. Ms McKelvie has announced her resignation. More >>
New Zealand Defence Force appointments
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, and the Chief of Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Graham Lintott, have been reappointed for a year from May 1. More >>
Key: Jobs and Growth
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
We live in challenging times. It’s been more than a year since the first tales of financial ruin started to trickle out of Wall Street. More >>
Trade credit changes to help exporters
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Exporters potentially facing cancelled orders because of a lack of trade credit insurance will get relief from measures unveiled today by Trade Minister Tim Groser. More >>
Government departments to pay bills promptly
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Tony Ryall has announced that government departments have been directed to make sure they pay their bills on time, or earlier, especially invoices from small and medium-sized business suppliers. More >>
Disputes Tribunal changes to help small business
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Disputes Tribunal jurisdiction is to be expanded in an effort to reduce the amount of time small businesses are tied up in district court battles, Justice Minister Simon Power said today. More >>
Help for small business owners
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Being able to call for help and advice when times get tough is a valuable resource for small businesses, says Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee. More >>
Tax changes give businesses $480m helping hand
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Small and medium sized businesses will benefit immediately from a series of new government tax assistance measures worth more than $480 million over the next four years, Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
National focuses on jobs and growth with package
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today unveiled the Government’s small-business relief package to help lighten the load on the small and medium-sized businesses which employ many New Zealanders. More >>
Minister of Maori Affairs anticipates Waitangi Day
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says this year’s Waitangi Day celebrations will demonstrate how Maori people are feeling about their importance to the incoming government. More >>
