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Bureaucrat bashing? There must be an election
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party is up to old tricks of attacking the public sector, State Services Minister David Parker said. More >>
National’s education policy flip-flops again
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party’s ‘bold’ plan to introduce standardised national testing has been greeted with almost universal hostility in the education sector and now we have seen yet another policy flip-flop from National, says Education Minister ... More >>
Dr Cullen: A new era in the rail industry
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Today, the New Zealand Railways Corporation acquires the shares in KiwiRail and a new management team begins work with the board on charting a course for the future. More >>
Hide outs John Key and the Sceptical Seven
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Act's Rodney Hide has provided further evidence that National MPs don't really mean what they say about taking action on climate change, Climate Change Minister David Parker says. More >>
Increased hearing aid subsidy for SuperGold Card
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
From today the Government has increased the hearing aid subsidy for people who are aged 65 and over and have a SuperGold Card. More >>
Research sets new catch limits for bluenose
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton has today reduced catch limits in commercial bluenose fisheries, based on information from joint industry-government research. More >>
Crime statistics: Police deserve our support
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Annette King has congratulated New Zealand Police for a significant increase in the number of cases resolved nationally, for continued successes in the war against P, and for their determination to help lessen the impact of family violence ... More >>
Nat’s put populism over policy again
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
National is yet again pulling policy and numbers out of the air to desperately garner votes rather than offering real solutions to real issues. More >>
Govt announces new directions for health workforce
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe has today announced key new government policies in health workforce planning. More >>
Day of the Older Person - free off peak travel
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Free off-peak travel, better subsidies for hearing aids and tax cuts boosting superannuation will provide senior citizens with even more reasons to celebrate International Day of the Older Person today. More >>
Nat’s put populism over policy again
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
National is yet again pulling policy and numbers out of the air to desperately garner votes rather than offering real solutions to real issues. Minister of Health David Cunliffe today announced his support for the Medical Training Board’s (MTB) preliminary ... More >>
Pahauwera Agreement: positive and dynamic phase
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
“Today we achieved a major milestone towards settling the grievances of the past and establishing a lasting framework to manage the interests of Ngāti Pahauwera in the public foreshore and seabed, lands and rivers” Minister of Maori Affairs, ... More >>
Older workers to benefit from ACC law change
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Injured New Zealanders who are over 65 and want to return to the workforce will have better access to vocational rehabilitation under a law change which comes into effect today, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>
Making a difference for Pacific peoples on 1 Oct
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Labour-led government initiatives coming into effect today will make a real difference to Pacific peoples, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban said. More >>
Tax cuts strengthen economy, promote fairness
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
The first phase of the government's personal tax cut package will deliver tax cuts of between $12 and $28 a week for full-time workers, delivering some relief for households hurt by skyrocketing global commodity prices this year, says Finance Minister Michael ... More >>
NZ-China Free Trade Agreement to enter into force
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) enters into force tomorrow, Trade Minister Phil Goff said. More >>
Labour delivers on 1 October promises
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today welcomed the 1 October tax cuts for all workers, and New Zealand Superannuitants, Working for Families increases, and free off-peak public transport for Super Gold Card holders. More >>
Training board report critical to future
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health David Cunliffe has praised a Medical Training Board report on the future training of doctors saying it will become one of the pillars of health workforce planning in New Zealand. More >>
Appointment of Chris Hodson QC as JAG
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Attorney-General announced today the appointment of Christopher John Hodson QC to the position of Judge Advocate General of the Armed Forces. More >>
Next step in first combined negotiations deal
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General and Treaty Negotiations Minister Michael Cullen has welcomed the signing of a unique Agreement in Principle between the Crown and Ngāti Pahauwera earlier today. More >>
