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Telecom Submits Amended Separation Plan
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe advises that he has received Telecom’s Amended Separation Plan. “I am now required to make a decision whether to accept the Amended Separation Plan, and I will do so as soon ... More >>
Successful end to radio spectrum auction
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Hon David Cunliffe, welcomed the successful conclusion today of the auction for spectrum rights in the 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz bands. More >>
Government Confirms 2008/09 Levy Rates
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Most employers will pay less in ACC levies next year, while there will be some increases for workers and motorists, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>
HNZC re-appointments announced
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Maryan Street today announced the re-appointment of three members of the Housing New Zealand Corporation board. More >>
Government to appoint expert EFB panel
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will in the New Year appoint an expert panel to review outstanding electoral issues following passing of the Electoral Finance Act 2007, says Justice Minister Annette King. More >>
Papakura Court to reopen for Jury Trials
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Papakura District Court will reopen for jury trials from early 2007, Courts Minister Rick Barker announced today. The move will help ease the current jury trial workload of the Manukau District Court by creating a new Papakura jury district. This will ... More >>
Holiday and statutory entitlements reminder
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
As the summer holidays approach, employers and workers were reminded today of four weeks paid annual leave and compensation for working public holidays that have been introduced by the Labour-led government. More >>
Govt delivers early on $12 minimum wage promise
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Trevor Mallard today announced an increase in the minimum wage to $12 an hour from next April for about 140,000 workers aged 16 and over around New Zealand. More >>
Tighter controls on live animal slaughter exports
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
The export of livestock (sheep, cattle, deer and goats) for slaughter will be prohibited unless the risks to New Zealand's reputation as a responsible exporter can be adequately managed. This decision was made following a recent review by the Government of New ... More >>
Farmers urged to plan for ongoing dry conditions
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 12:35 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Jim Anderton is urging farmers to ensure they have contingency plans in place for potential drought conditions in the New Year. More >>
New VIP cars are a move in the right direction
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister David Parker says it’s churlish to criticise the Department of Internal Affairs for taking steps towards sustainability. More >>
Bennett should remember her own antics
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
National’s early childhood education spokeswoman Paula Bennett knows all about “stunt” photo antics – hers landed her in front of the Advertising Standards Complaints Board, Education Minister Chris Carter says. More >>
Announcement on paediatric oncology Welcomed
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe has welcomed a decision from the Capital and Coast and Canterbury District Health Boards for the joint provision of paediatric oncology services. More >>
Government car choice is a win for sustainability
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
A move by the Department of Internal Affairs to a more environmentally-friendly choice of car will mean more savings for taxpayers over time, Climate Change Minister David Parker says. More >>
Kiwis act as a result of family violence campaign
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are taking action as a result of the family violence 'It's Not OK' campaign More >>
National cannot be trusted on retirement policy
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
There is no question that John Key and Bill English genuinely believe that support for older New Zealanders should be cut, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Reduced repayment times for student loans
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Student loan repayment times are falling. That is the main finding reported in the Student Loan Scheme annual report tabled in Parliament today by the Minister for Tertiary Education, Pete Hodgson. More >>
Jones visits RSE workers in Marlborough region
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Immigration Shane Jones is in the Marlborough-Nelson region today to find out first hand from industry and Pacific representatives, how the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) policy is rolling out. More >>
ACC programme to address physiotherapy review
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC has developed a challenging work programme to review operational issues raised by a report examining the funding and accreditation of physiotherapy services, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>
More ACC recognition of work-related diseases
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
An extra 760 people a year are expected to get ACC cover for work-related diseases after a decision to add a raft of new ones to the Schedule 2 list, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>
