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Bill gives govt backing to settlement systems
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
The Settlement Systems, Futures, and Emissions Units Bill was introduced to Parliament today, confirming the government’s commitment to providing an opt-in designation process for settlement systems operating in New Zealand. More >>
Part-time Human Rights Commissioner appointed
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the appointment of Richard Tankersley as a part-time Human Rights Commissioner. More >>
Defence Force best equipped its ever been
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
The total number of personnel in the New Zealand Defence Force has increased to its highest level in seven years, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Disability Bill Passed
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 3:10 am | New Zealand Government
"The government is moving ahead to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, following passing of the Disability Bill," said Ruth Dyson, Minister for Disability Issues. More >>
Ngāti Apa (Nth Is) Deed of Settlement Initialling
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngāti Apa (North Island) and the Crown have initialled a Deed of Settlement that covers all of Ngāti Apa’s (North Island) historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. More >>
National’s ‘youth guarantee’ hollow – Carter
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Educators, employers and parents will be bemused by a National billboard unveiled today promoting the party’s so-called ‘youth guarantee’, says Education Minister Chris Carter. More >>
Mallard: The new era of employment relations
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour believes very firmly in the importance of constructive partnerships between employers and employees to drive higher wages and lift productivity. We believe that higher wages are not only good for the welfare and living standards of workers and ... More >>
Funding boost for country kids’ rural sport fund
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove has today announced a funding boost to help support children and young people’s participation in sport in rural areas. More >>
Stronger protection for investors with law change
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance companies, building societies, credit unions and other deposit takers will be required to obtain credit ratings and meet tougher prudential requirements as a result of important legislation enacted today, says Finance Minister Michael Cullen. More >>
Key should explain Lord Ashcroft's links
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
After another day of evasive answers and lies from John Key, the National Leader should explain exactly what the purpose of his meeting with Lord Ashcroft was, Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
Prison intelligence systems help bust crime
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Phil Goff said that intelligence work by Corrections staff working closely with Police and other agencies will continue to have an important role in fighting crime. More >>
Appointment to NZSO Board announced
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister, Hon Judith Tizard today announced the appointment of one new member and the reappointment of two members to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board. More >>
Shop around for interest rates, 8%pw is appalling
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Responding to an article in today's paper, Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard said it was appalling that anyone should have to pay 8% per week interest on a loan as there are far lower rates available. More >>
What National Party policy
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
The National Party is desperately trying to divert attention away from their failure to deliver a health policy, Minister of Health David Cunliffe said. More >>
Street: NZ Association of Private Education
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Notes prepared for Associate Tertiary Education Minister Maryan Street’s speech to the NZAPEP annual conference at Te Papa More >>
Changing Attitudes to Older Workers
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
"The age of the New Zealand workforce is changing and employers need to take this fact into consideration" said Ruth Dyson Minister for Social Development and Employment. More >>
Men’s health a priority for the government
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Improving the health of New Zealand men is a priority for this government, Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor said today. More >>
Government legislates to make KiwiSaver fairer
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
The government has today introduced legislation to Parliament to ensure employers meet their obligations to pay contributions to their employees’ KiwiSaver accounts, Labour Minister Trevor Mallard said. More >>
Clark: Presentation of bookset to Nat Library
Wednesday, 3 September 2008, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure for me as Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture, and Heritage to accept, on behalf of the National Library of New Zealand, the rare bookset, ‘Godley Gifts’, which will be housed at the Alexander Turnbull Library. More >>
$9.3M boost for early childhood services
Tuesday, 2 September 2008, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Carter today announced grants worth $9.3 million for 27 early childhood education providers across New Zealand. More >>
