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Moody’s affirms rating; says Nats pro-privatisatn
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Moody’s Investors Service’s re-affirmation of New Zealand’s sovereign credit rating is a vote of confidence in New Zealanders and in the government’s policies, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Paper on compulsory third party vehicle insurance
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are being urged to have their say on the introduction of compulsory third party vehicle insurance for all motorists. Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven has today released a discussion document seeking information on vehicle ... More >>
Carter supports Dyslexia Awareness
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Carter has welcomed guests at a film premier to mark the second annual Dyslexia Awareness Week with a commitment to improve accessibility to information about dyslexia. More >>
NZ Curriculum a world leader at APEC
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand curriculum was the centrepiece of the APEC Education Ministers’ meeting in Peru last week and was widely praised, Education Minister Chris Carter said. More >>
Minister welcomes Coroner’s findings
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Phil Goff has welcomed the Wellington Coroner’s findings that the Government quickly moved to deal with deficiencies which contributed to the death of Karl Kuchenbecker, and that he therefore has no further recommendations to make. More >>
Minister briefed on fight against child porn
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker met today with one of Interpol’s specialist officers engaged in combating sex abuse crimes against children. Michael Moran is a member of Ireland’s national police force and is on secondment to Interpol. More >>
Moriori heritage and identity preserved for future
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Ruth Dyson have announced a one-off grant of $6 million dollars to preserve and promote the identity, heritage, culture and the legacy of peace of the Moriori people of the ... More >>
Clark: Te Keke Tura Moriori Identity Trust Launch
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Address at Launch of Te Keke Tura Moriori Identity Trust and Signing of the Gift Deed Te Papa Marae Wellington More >>
Blood on the Coal – a reminder of what’s at stake
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Maryan Street launches Hazel Armstrong’s book Blood on the Coal at Education House, Wellington. More >>
South Auckland dental clinic to be rebuilt
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui officiated the celebration to announce the rebuilding of the Buckland Road Dental Clinic in South Auckland today. More >>
NZ assistance for Vanuatu education
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is providing $4 million to help Vanuatu ensure all children receive quality basic education, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Honouring Māori women leaders
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Leadership does not always involve being in the spotlight, and He Wāhine Pūmanawa is a wonderful opportunity to honour some of our less well-known Māori women leaders, Women’s Affairs Minister Steve Chadwick said today. More >>
Complaints service pleases UF
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
UnitedFuture is thrilled at the Government’s announcement that it has today launched a new complaints service for the Children and Young Families Service, according to the party’s deputy leader, Judy Turner. More >>
Bill improves ACC for casual, seasonanal workers
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 400,000 workers in casual and seasonal employment stand to gain improved accident compensation cover if they are injured under a Bill expected to have its second reading tonight, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>
National set to deny more comprehensive ACC
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
National appears set to oppose a Bill entitling employees who develop a mental injury after being exposed to a sudden traumatic event during the course of their work to accident compensation, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>
Volunteers’ work vital part of NZ communities
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Whether it’s replanting native shrubs, or supporting a new mum, the work of thousands of volunteers throughout New Zealand is a vital part of our social fabric, Conservation, Women Affairs and Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said today. More >>
Construction on Invercargill court redevelopment
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker was in Invercargill today to signal the beginning of construction on the Invercargill courthouse redevelopment and announce that initial work on the new sallyport is underway. More >>
Mallard: A budget for our times, fairness to all
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Speech by Associate Finance Minister Trevor Mallard to the Waikato Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting, Novotel Tainui, Hamilton More >>
Lights out for the incandescent bulb
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
The traditional incandescent light bulb is on its way out, as part of a strategy for more energy efficient lighting announced today by Energy Minister David Parker and Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Jeanette Fitzsimons. More >>
New chairman of Rewrite Advisory Panel appointed
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced the appointment of Wellington barrister David McLay as the new chairman of the Rewrite Advisory Panel, the body that oversees the rewrite of income tax law into plain language. More >>
