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Consultation on Levin courthouse draws to a close
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The redevelopment of the Levin courthouse will form part of the largest courts capital investment programme in New Zealand's recent history. More >>
Emissions Trading Scheme an ‘impressive policy’
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The proposed New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme is an “impressive piece of policy development” and will form a significant part of New Zealand’s contribution to tackling climate change, according to an independent report released by Climate Change ... More >>
The legacy we hand on to future generations
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Jim Anderton Speech to Livestock Emissions and Abatement Research Network (LEARN) conference, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch More >>
Tourism operators to help preserve Abel Tasman
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick has launched a new conservation trust for Abel Tasman National Park made up of tourism operators, local businesses and the community. More >>
Volunteers' contribution vital
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
National's Community Programmes spokeswoman Paula Bennett is congratulating the thousands of volunteers who make vital contributions to their communities. More >>
New website crucial for youth - Mahuta
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the Ministry of Health’s new interactive website, www.thelowdown.co.nz, which helps young people to understand depression, is vital. More >>
Youth important to volunteering: Mahuta
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Kiwi youth have an important role to play in volunteering, says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta as the country honours its volunteers today – International Volunteers Day. More >>
Customs Minister tribute to former Comptroller
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has paid tribute to Chief Ombudsman and former Comptroller of Customs, John Belgrave, who passed away this week. “John Belgrave was Comptroller of Customs from 1985 to 1987, and during this time, oversaw the introduction of the ... More >>
Burston appointed Crown Solicitor
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today the appointment of Grant John Burston as Crown Solicitor at Wellington. More >>
Tourists should not be hoodwinked by labelling
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism retailers have been urged to check the adequacy of souvenir labels that suggest items manufactured offshore are Kiwi made. More >>
Comment on Appeal Court decision on honey imports
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today that he would need to carefully study today’s decision by the Appeal Court to uphold a ban on proposed honey imports from Australia (other than Western Australia), discuss it with biosecurity officials, ... More >>
Plans to Allow Heavier Vehicles On Roads Announced
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Cabinet has agreed to further work on developing a controlled permit system to allow heavier vehicles on specified New Zealand routes, Transport Minister Annette King announced today. More >>
Volunteer Day: A time to thank our volunteers
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
International Volunteer Day is an opportunity to thank the many New Zealanders who contribute their time and skills to our communities, says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Ruth Dyson. More >>
Corrections Amendment Bill introduced
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Phil Goff today introduced a Corrections Amendment Bill which he says will further assist prisons’ crackdown on drug use, and eliminate illicit use of cellphones in prison. More >>
Reducing SME tax compliance costs
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
The government is inviting feedback on ideas for reducing tax-related compliance costs for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). More >>
Hodgson: Advancing Economic Development Speech
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 12:18 am | New Zealand Government
Pete Hodgson speaks to the AucklandPlus, and releases a Cabinet Paper on Advancing Economic Transformation. More >>
Advancing Economic Transformation
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 12:10 am | New Zealand Government
A sharper focus on six priorities marks the newest phase of the Labour-led government’s economic transformation agenda. The six priorities, and approximately 50 additional pieces of work to advance economic transformation, are outlined in papers released ... More >>
New Zealand one of the world’s simplest tax system
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
News that the World Bank has ranked New Zealand ninth out of 178 nations in a new report on the easiest places for businesses to pay taxes has been welcomed by Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today. More >>
National continues fight against KiwiSavers
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party’s vote against legislation today to enable KiwiSaver makes it clear they intend to go into the next election with a promise to make it harder for New Zealanders to save for their retirement, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
Children and Young Persons Act to be updated
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth Dyson has announced the most substantial improvements in child welfare law since 1989 with the introduction of the Children, Young Persons, and their Families Amendment Bill. More >>
