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Extension of commitment to Timor Leste
Tuesday, 26 February 2008, 12:35 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff today welcomed the decision by the United Nations Security Council to extend the mandate of the UN mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) for a further year. More >>
Government agrees to aviation security measures
Monday, 25 February 2008, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will require immediate strengthening of security training requirements for airline and airport staff at regional airports, and the Civil Aviation Authority will expedite a feasibility study on whether flight-deck barriers can be fitted to ... More >>
More organisations for interest-free student loans
Monday, 25 February 2008, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has named a further four charitable organisations whose volunteers may qualify for interest-free student loans while working for those organisations overseas, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Police Minister welcomes IPCA report
Monday, 25 February 2008, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Annette King has welcomed the Independent Police Conduct Authority report into police actions in relation to convicted murderer Graeme Burton. More >>
FBT rate up for low-interest loans
Monday, 25 February 2008, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The prescribed rate used to calculate fringe benefit tax on low-interest, employment-related loans will rise from 10.37% to 10.57% from the quarter beginning 1 April 2008, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. The rate is reviewed regularly to align it ... More >>
Honouring our environmental champions
Monday, 25 February 2008, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Nominations are now open for the 2008 Green Ribbon Awards, which honour New Zealand’s environmental heroes, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said today. “The Green Ribbon Awards regocginse the outstanding contributions of individuals, organisations ... More >>
Jones Appalled At Attack On North Media Integrity
Monday, 25 February 2008, 8:02 am | New Zealand Government
National Party leader John Key should apologise for his attack on the integrity of the hardworking media in the North says Northland List MP and cabinet Minister Shane Jones. More >>
Jones Challenges Key To Debate In Kerikeri
Monday, 25 February 2008, 8:00 am | New Zealand Government
“John Key I challenge you to come to Kerikeri and debate your policy that you ‘would love to see wages drop’,” Northland List MP and cabinet Minister Shane Jones said today. More >>
Peters to attend inauguration of Korean President
Sunday, 24 February 2008, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters will represent New Zealand at the inauguration of South Korea’s President-elect Lee Myung-bak in Seoul on Monday. More >>
Tax Treatment Stapled Stock Instruments Proposal
Sunday, 24 February 2008, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen said in a statement on Friday that he will take a proposal to the Cabinet on Monday seeking to clarify the tax treatment of certain stapled stock instruments. More >>
Major milestone for Te Araroa national walkway
Friday, 22 February 2008, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick will tomorrow open a 15 kilometre section of track in Horowhenua which will form part of the national public walkway connecting Cape Reinga and Bluff. More >>
Response to Antons court case ruling
Friday, 22 February 2008, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton is disappointed the High Court has overturned his decision to cut the catch of the northern orange roughy stock (ORH1). More >>
More than 80 countries sign up - cluster munitions
Friday, 22 February 2008, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Eighty-two countries present at a conference in Wellington this week have signed the ‘Wellington Declaration’, a crucial step towards a meaningful international treaty on cluster munitions, Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff said ... More >>
Anderton: Horowhenua Grey Power meeting
Friday, 22 February 2008, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Thanks for your invitation to discuss setting up Kiwibank and Progressive Party policies. More >>
New KiwiBank product to help retirees
Friday, 22 February 2008, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
KiwiBank is to respond to the needs of older New Zealanders by launching a “reloadable” credit card, Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton announced today. More >>
Loans scheme launched for ENERGYWISE TM homes
Friday, 22 February 2008, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led Government’s interest subsidy for insulation, clean heating and other energy efficiency measures is now available through eleven partners across the country. This initiative will mean more Kiwi families will be able to enjoy the ... More >>
More Pasifika students in study, industry training
Friday, 22 February 2008, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
There has been strong progress towards the goals of having more Pasifika students in tertiary education and industry training, according to new reports from the Ministry of Education released today. More >>
Does National stand by its subsidy policy?
Friday, 22 February 2008, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture minister Jim Anderton is calling on the National Party to clarify whether it still intends to make a $200 million suspensory loan to meat companies to form an export meat company. More >>
Substantial benefits in Korea free trade agreement
Friday, 22 February 2008, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
A joint study by New Zealand and Korea has found that a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would bring substantial economic benefits to both countries, Trade Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Jones: Australbricks Selection Centre
Friday, 22 February 2008, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Good evening and thank you Blair Hickling (General manager of Australbricks NZ) and David Fitzharris (Group general manager Australbricks East Coast and NZ) for inviting me here this evening among so many building professionals to acknowledge the growing ... More >>
