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Children and Young Persons Act to be updated
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 4:24 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 >>
Affordable Housing Bill Introduced
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Maryan Street today introduced a Bill designed to stimulate the provision of more affordable housing for first-home buyers and modest-income families in the rental market. More >>
Austria-NZ double tax agreement comes into force
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The new double tax agreement between Austria and New Zealand has entered into force, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. The agreement will take effect in both countries from 1 March 2008 for withholding taxes. For other taxes it will generally ... More >>
Electoral Finance Bill concerns taken on board
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Select Committee and the Government have listened to concerns about the Electoral Finance Bill and have made a number of changes, Justice Minister Annette King said when tabling a Supplementary Order Paper to the Bill today More >>
Minister announces new funding for decile changes
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Carter today announced $5.7 million in government assistance to give schools more time to adjust to changes in decile rankings. More >>
Consultation continues international tax reform
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest round of consultation on the reform of New Zealand's international tax rules got under way today with the release of an issues paper seeking feedback on suggested changes to the treatment of foreign dividends under the proposed reform. More >>
Real Estate Agents Bill introduced
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation to overhaul real estate law has been introduced to Parliament, said the Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove today. More >>
Stepping to a sustainable future
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today invited all New Zealanders to take steps for sustainability when she launched the Sustainability Challenge and a new interactive Sustainability Portal in Wellington today. More >>
Consultation on reform of international tax rules
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
The latest round of consultation on the reform of New Zealand’s international tax rules got under way today with the release of an issues paper seeking feedback on suggested changes to the treatment of foreign dividends under the proposed reform. More >>
Real Estate Agents Bill introduced
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation to overhaul real estate law has been introduced to Parliament, said the Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove today. More >>
Climate change legislation introduced
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 12:11 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation to provide New Zealand with two important tools to respond to the challenges posed by climate change was introduced to Parliament today. More >>
Tribute to outstanding public servant
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 12:00 am | New Zealand Government
4 December 2007 Tribute to outstanding public servant, John Belgrave Prime Minister Helen Clark today paid tribute to the Chief Ombudsman John Belgrave, who passed away overnight.More >>
Financial disclosure regulations start in Feb 2008
Monday, 3 December 2007, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Investment advisers will be required to provide up-front disclosure of fees and remuneration including commission from 29 February 2008, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel announced today. More >>
Dalziel: International Day of Disabled Persons
Monday, 3 December 2007, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Today we are marking International Day of Disabled Persons: a day on which we celebrate the contribution of disabled people to our society and take time to promote an understanding of disability issues. More >>
Telecommunications Dispute Scheme
Monday, 3 December 2007, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s first independent telecommunications disputes resolution scheme has been welcomed by the Minister of Communications and Information Technology David Cunliffe as a great example of industry self policing. More >>
Schools get $22 million for new buildings
Monday, 3 December 2007, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Fifty-nine schools around the country will get extra funding of $22 million this year to help them provide enough space for things like libraries and administration areas, Minister of Education Chris Carter says. More >>
"Check, Clean, Dry" campaign re-inforced
Monday, 3 December 2007, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The success of last summer's "Check, Clean, Dry" campaign can be attributed to the hard work and co-ordinated activity of the programme's contributing agencies, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Chadwick commends cooperation over Chatham’s fire
Monday, 3 December 2007, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick would like to commend all who contributed to bringing a fire under control on Department of Conservation (DOC) land in the Chatham Islands. More >>
Street: National Homelessness Conference Speech
Monday, 3 December 2007, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning. I am delighted to be here today to open the 2007 National Homelessness Conference. This is my first public speaking engagement since I was appointed Minister of Housing last month. More >>
Minister opens Onshore Taranaki Basin Blocks Offer
Monday, 3 December 2007, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Energy Minister Harry Duynhoven today announced one of the largest onshore blocks offers in recent years, in opening the Onshore Taranaki Basin Blocks offer. More >>
