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ACC shortfall inquiry Terms of Reference released
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Terms of Reference for the Ministerial Inquiry into the disclosure of the funding shortfall in ACC's Non-Earners Account has been released by Finance Minister Bill English today. The Ministerial Inquiry is to report on the large increase in government ... More >>
Briefings to Infrastructure Ministers Released
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Ministers Hon Bill English, Hon Gerry Brownlee and Hon Steven Joyce have today released the Briefings to the Incoming Ministers related to infrastructure issues covering the portfolios of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources, Economic Development, Transport ... More >>
Environment and Climate Change briefings released
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry for the Environment’s Briefing to the Incoming Minister, as well as briefings from ERMA and the Bioethics Council, were released publicly at 2pm today. More >>
Oil and gas exploration in East Cape and Northland
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the opening of bidding for new petroleum exploration permits across two large offshore areas, the Raukumara (East Cape) and Northland basins. More >>
Labour’s legacy of defence mismanagement
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
“Labour’s legacy of mismanagement has been laid bare in briefing papers handed to the Incoming Minister of Defence,” says Defence Minister Wayne Mapp. More >>
12-month Herceptin treatment now available
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has welcomed the Prime Minister’s confirmation that a full 12 month course of the breast cancer drug Herceptin is now available. “Women with early breast cancer responsive to Herceptin will now have the option to access ... More >>
Government honours Herceptin promise
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key announced today that the National-led Government will honour its pre-election promise to ensure a full 12-month course of the breast cancer drug Herceptin is available. More >>
Labour briefing to incoming Minister released
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson has today released the Department of Labour briefing to her. More >>
Minister receives food safety briefing
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson today released the Briefing for the Incoming Minister from the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA). More >>
Personal stories motivate change
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
“A new book published by the ‘It’s not OK’ Campaign will add to a range of Campaign resources that are helping New Zealanders to prevent family violence,” Social Development Minister Paula Bennett said today. More >>
Giving NZers Confidence In Their Local Council
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide today released the formal Briefing to the Incoming Minister (BIM) prepared by Local Government New Zealand. More >>
Climate change select committee established
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand needs to build a broader consensus about how to make progress on climate change issues, Climate Change Minister Nick Smith said today in releasing the terms of reference for the select committee to review the Emissions Trading Scheme and ... More >>
DHB deficit blowouts greet new Health Minister
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
A 40 per cent blow out in District Health Board deficits to over $150 million have been revealed by Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Papers underline poverty containment challenges
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development briefing papers show that a small group has remained stuck in a cycle of social deprivation despite the recent good economic times, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett said today. More >>
Speech from the Throne
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech from the Throne, delivered by Governor General the Honourable Anand Satyanand, PCNZM, QSO, to Members of the House of Representatives in Parliament's Legislative Council Chamber at the State Opening of Parliament. More >>
Tax changes boost economy, encourage prosperity
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Tax changes introduced to parliament today are crucial to boosting New Zealand’s economy as financial uncertainty continues worldwide, and lifting New Zealand’s long term growth rates Finance Minister Bill English said today. More >>
Changes make KiwiSaver more affordable for all
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
KiwiSaver changes introduced to parliament today will make the scheme more affordable for members, employers and taxpayers, especially in the current economic climate Finance Minister Bill English said today. More >>
Briefing highlights need for RMA research
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
A strong consensus is building around the need for significant reform of the Resource Management Act according to Environment Minister Nick Smith. More >>
Briefings for Incoming Ministers
Monday, 8 December 2008, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Post-election Briefing for the Minister from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade More >>
Release of Foreign Affairs Brief
Monday, 8 December 2008, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Briefing to the Incoming Minister was released publicly at 2pm today. More >>
