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$1.6m recognition for rural midwives
Monday, 7 July 2008, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
A $1.6 million bonus has been paid to 432 midwives working in rural areas, Associate Health Ministers Damien O'Connor and Steve Chadwick announced today. More >>
Deemed rate of return set
Monday, 7 July 2008, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The deemed rate of return for taxing foreign investment fund interests has been set at 10.87% for the 2007-08 income year, up from 10.27% for 2006-07, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
National signals it will prepare TVNZ for sale
Monday, 7 July 2008, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
National's plans for broadcasting are a Trojan horse for the ultimate privatisation of Television New Zealand and Radio New Zealand, Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Laban: Forum of the Christian Left Conference
Monday, 7 July 2008, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech at the Forum of the Christian Left (FOCaL) Conference, Carey Baptist College, Penrose More >>
More Good News for the Primary Health Sector
Monday, 7 July 2008, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health David Cunliffe has today announced a further investment of $390,000 into the primary health care sector aimed at almost 800 GP practices that charge very low fees. More >>
Goff: Big export opportunities for innovative co's
Monday, 7 July 2008, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Good evening and thank you for this opportunity to be part of celebrating another successful year for New Image in its 24th year of business. New Image and companies like it play an important role in transforming New Zealand’s economy. More >>
$7.5 million for Rotorua Museum of Art and History
Monday, 7 July 2008, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Rotorua’s Museum of Art and History is to get a $7.5 million government grant to complete its centenary redevelopment project, Prime Minister and Minister Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark announced today. More >>
Churchill Fellowships facilitate research
Monday, 7 July 2008, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Ruth Dyson is calling for New Zealanders wishing to travel overseas to conduct research to apply for a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship, which opens today. More >>
Hand-over of responsibility for War Pensions
Monday, 7 July 2008, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
A group of New Zealand’s war veterans took part in a special event held at Parliament today recognising Veterans' Affairs New Zealand becoming the sole agency with responsibility for delivering all aspects of War Disablement Pensions. More >>
Goff condemns Triad, vigilante suggestions
Monday, 7 July 2008, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Correction Minister and acting Minister of Police and Justice Phil Goff says that suggestions of employing Triad enforcers and armed vigilante groups are extreme, counterproductive and unacceptable. More >>
Hairdressers Reassured: Goodhew Got It Wrong
Monday, 7 July 2008, 7:10 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health David Cunliffe today confirmed that the Public Health Bill does not require higher levels of regulation for hairdressers, and criticised National's Jo Goodhew MP for misinforming the hairdressing industry. "Contrary to National ... More >>
Phil Goff: Fair Trade and Free Trade
Sunday, 6 July 2008, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Fair Trade and Free Trade – Two Sides of the Same Coin Speech to Focal Conference, Carey Baptist College, 473 Great South Rd, Penrose More >>
Starfish teaches about sustainable fisheries
Saturday, 5 July 2008, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Ensuring New Zealand’s fisheries are sustainable into the future is the key message behind a new teacher and student resource kit launched by Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today. More >>
3G mobile investment drives broadband surge
Friday, 4 July 2008, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe said New Zealand’s regulatory regime has given telecommunications companies the flexibility they require to bring broadband to rural areas. More >>
Budget 08 to deliver redeveloped Gisbourne court
Friday, 4 July 2008, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker has announced today that Budget 08 has provided funding for the redevelopment of the Gisborne courthouse. The announcement came during a visit to the Gisborne courthouse by the Minister and Labour MP Moana Mackey. More >>
Clark: Rugby Ball Announcement
Friday, 4 July 2008, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Almost exactly a year ago, many of us gathered here for the official launch of the concept of the giant Rugby Ball Venue as a showcase for and promotion of New Zealand. More >>
Rugby World Cup promotion lands in UK
Friday, 4 July 2008, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s giant inflatable Rugby Ball Venue will make its second international appearance, in front of London’s Tower Bridge in November, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today. More >>
Govt contributes $1.5m to Patea site cleanup
Friday, 4 July 2008, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has recognised the importance of a safe environment for Patea’s residents by allocating $1.5 million towards a clean-up of the town’s contaminated old freezing works site, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Appointment to Gambling Commission
Friday, 4 July 2008, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker announced today that His Excellency Governor-General Anand Satyanand has appointed Mary Richardson to the Gambling Commission. More >>
Minister welcomes further success for Canterbury
Friday, 4 July 2008, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Today Minister for Social Development Ruth Dyson welcomed the launch of the Ministry of Social Development 2008/2009 Regional Plan for Canterbury. More >>
