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Newly Refurbished Court Opened
Tuesday, 14 October 2008, 12:25 am | New Zealand Government
The newly-refurbished Palmerston North courthouse was opened today by Courts Minister Rick Barker, who said the range of services required in a modern court setting has increased the need for multi-purpose, flexible court spaces such as this one. More >>
Nats would scrap $1 billion household energy fund
Tuesday, 14 October 2008, 12:16 am | New Zealand Government
Nick Smith's reluctant admission that National would scrap the one billion dollar household energy efficiency fund if it got into government is another example of National's short-sighted thinking, Energy and Climate Change Minister David Parker ... More >>
Agreement reached over aquaculture interests
Monday, 13 October 2008, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
An Agreement in Principle was signed today, between Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton, Treaty Negotiations Minister Michael Cullen, and leaders representing the iwi of Hauraki, Ngati Apa ki Te Ra To, Ngati Koata, ... More >>
How will Labour fund plan on super?
Monday, 13 October 2008, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
National Party Senior Citizens spokeswoman Sandra Goudie has welcomed Michael Cullen’s announcement that Labour plans to copy National’s policy to maintain the floor of superannuation at 66% of the average after-tax wage. More >>
King: "Improving the Road Network" conference
Monday, 13 October 2008, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech to: New Zealand Institute of Highway Technology and New Zealand Transport Agency. Napier, Oct 13th. More >>
Deposit guarantee scheme introduced
Monday, 13 October 2008, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen has announced that, using his powers under the Public Finance Act, the government is to introduce an opt-in retail deposit guarantee scheme. More >>
Nat’s health policy doesn’t add up
Monday, 13 October 2008, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
The National Party policy on waiting lists shows they either have no new ideas about health or they aren’t telling New Zealanders the whole story. More >>
Day service funding change to benefit disabled
Monday, 13 October 2008, 12:49 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s decision to transfer day services funding from the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Social Development is aimed at improving employment and community participation services for disabled people. More >>
Health Targets – making a difference
Sunday, 12 October 2008, 12:37 am | New Zealand Government
The first annual National Health Targets report shows that action to date has made a significant impact on peoples’ health and challenges the health sector to continue improving services. More >>
Criticism of NZFSA 'tired and unfounded'
Saturday, 11 October 2008, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Criticisms by a lobbyist of the New Zealand Food Safety Authority's (NZFSA's) risk management processes are tired and unfounded, Food Safety Minister Lianne Dalziel said today. More >>
National would widen gap between rich and poor
Saturday, 11 October 2008, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today released data that shows the gap between rich and poor would widen significantly under the National Party's tax policy. More >>
Nat’s health policy doesn’t add up.
Saturday, 11 October 2008, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party policy on waiting lists shows they either have no new ideas about health or they aren’t telling New Zealanders the whole story. More >>
Extra Funding Required For Court Restoration
Saturday, 11 October 2008, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The cost of restoring the historic 19th century High Court building in Stout St has proved to be greater than initially expected. “This is a key reason why additional funding is required for this part of the project and to build the new Supreme Court,” ... More >>
Laban: Opening of PIMA Conference
Friday, 10 October 2008, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
It is fabulous to be here to join members and supporters of PIMA for your 2008 conference. I would particularly like to acknowledge the current executive committee members of PIMA and thank you all for your hard work, which has made this conference possible: More >>
Dalziel: "Where to from here": Launch of NZAC
Friday, 10 October 2008, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
University Chancellor, Dr Robin Mann; Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Town, and NZ Institute of International Affairs President, Hon Russell Marshall; Dr Te Maire Tau representing Ngai Tahu, Dr Rod Carr Vice President of the Canterbury Employers ... More >>
Tender awarded for new Levin Courthouse
Friday, 10 October 2008, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Mainzeal Property and Construction Limited has been awarded the construction contract to build the new Levin courthouse, Courts Minister Rick Barker announced today. More >>
Government committed to quality in aged care
Friday, 10 October 2008, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe today announced a package of initiatives aimed at improving quality and safety in aged residential care. More >>
Smith’s shower logic is nonsense, says Jones
Friday, 10 October 2008, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Nick Smith’s logic over the amount of hot water anyone can use in the shower is just plain nonsense and a bare-faced lie, says Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones. More >>
PM Address to Sustainable Business Network Awards
Friday, 10 October 2008, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Address to Sustainable Business Network Awards 2008 at The Events Centre, Auckland Museum AUCKLAND 6.50 pm Thursday 9 October 2008 More >>
Minister Praises Junior Doctors’ Settlement
Thursday, 9 October 2008, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe today praised the settlement of the Resident Doctors’ Association wage dispute as a win-win for the health sector. More >>
