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Remarkables Primary School
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Anne Tolley today announced capital funding of $17.3 million for a new primary school in Queenstown, Remarkables Primary School. More >>
Bill clamps down on prison contraband and crime
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today reintroduced a Bill to the House that would make it harder for inmates to bring prohibited items into prison and commit crimes. More >>
In-work tax credit decision welcomed
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed the decision in the Crown’s favour in the Child Poverty Action Group’s case against the in-work tax credit. More >>
Sport and Recreation briefings released
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully is releasing the Briefings to the Incoming Minister from SPARC, and from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, at 3pm today. More >>
Bill to help protect victims of family violence
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
A bill aimed at further protecting victims of family violence was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power and has been referred to select committee for public submissions. More >>
Plan for steering NZ through global turmoil
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Sharply deteriorating fiscal and economic forecasts in the Budget Policy Statement issued this morning have strengthened the government’s resolve to raise New Zealanders’ incomes by improving productivity and economic growth, Finance Minister Bill English ... More >>
Decade long struggle highlights need for change
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley have welcomed the decision to allocate more space for aquaculture but have expressed disappointment that it took so long. More >>
Speech notes – opening of Mangatawhiri Deviation
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon and thank you all for coming. I am delighted to be here at what is my first road opening as Minister of Transport. I hope to see many more, including a few in this region, but more on that later. More >>
Briefings for Incoming Ministers
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
# Briefing to Commerce Minister released # Briefing to SOEs Minister released # Broadcasting briefing to incoming Minister released # SSC Briefing to Minister of State Services Released # Briefing summarises issues facing older New Zealanders # Jobs, heritage ... More >>
SSC Briefing to Minister of State Services
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Tony Ryall today released the Briefing to the Incoming Minister of State Services from the State Services Commission. More >>
Brownlee: Biofuel Obligation Repeal Bill
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Biofuel Obligation Repeal Bill be now read for the first time. More >>
Briefing to SOEs Minister released
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power today released the Briefing to the Incoming Minister of State Owned Enterprises from the Crown Company Monitoring Advisory Unit. More >>
Biofuel Obligation Law Repealed
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has welcomed the passing of the biofuel law, describing it as a pragmatic environmental step. More >>
Briefing to Commerce Minister released
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Simon Power today released the Briefings to the Incoming Minister of Commerce. More >>
Purchase of NZ Steel business assets declined
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd’s proposed acquisition of the business assets of New Zealand Steel Mining Ltd, a subsidiary of BlueScope Steel Ltd, has been declined, says Finance Minister Bill English. More >>
Purchase of NZ Steel business assets declined
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd’s proposed acquisition of the business assets of New Zealand Steel Mining Ltd, a subsidiary of BlueScope Steel Ltd, has been declined, says Finance Minister Bill English. More >>
Broadcasting briefing to incoming Minister
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister, Jonathan Coleman, today released the Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Broadcasting. More >>
Minister working w taxi industry in wake of murder
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has asked officials to work with the taxi industry to explore options available to improve driver safety. More >>
Briefing summarises issues facing older NZers
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Senior Citizens Minister John Carter says the ministerial briefing on his new portfolio provides a useful summary of the issues facing older New Zealanders. More >>
Briefing underlines New Zealand’s ‘hazardscape’
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
John Carter has released the Briefing to the Incoming Minister for his civil defence portfolio. The briefing explains leadership in civil defence; the Minister’s role, legislation, strategy, planning, management of emergencies and co-ordination across ... More >>
