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Heatley’s figures deliberately misleading
Friday, 9 November 2007, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Figures released by National’s housing spokesperson Phil Heatley were a deliberate distortion of the truth, Housing Minister Maryan Street says. More >>
King response on Solicitor-General's decision
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Annette King says she welcomes the statements made today by the Solicitor-General Dr David Collins QC and Police Commissioner Howard Broad. More >>
AG comment on Solicitor General decision
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
“While I will not comment on the details of the decision of the Solicitor General, I will say that he has my full confidence,” Attorney-General Michael Cullen said. More >>
Hughes: Interim Parliamentary Funding Bill
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
As the Leader of the House has said, this is a very simple bill. I want to use my speech to day to dispel some of the myths being peddled about it. More >>
Peters to visit North Korea and US; attend EAS
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters leaves on Monday for a two-day visit to North Korea; talks in Washington, and the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Singapore. More >>
National to fail the tax tests
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party will never oppose the Labour-led government’s four tests on tax cuts, but they are certain to fail every one of them, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
SOEs to report on corporate social responsibility
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The government today announced a formalised framework for Corporate Social Responsibility which will apply to all State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and will be monitored and measured against targets, just like financial performance. More >>
Labour continues leadership on sustainability
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Labour-led Government, alongside the great work of the Waste management sector, are leading the way on minimising waste and contributing to a more sustainable nation,” said Associate Minister for Environment Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Nanaia Mahuta - Opening of WasteMINZ Conference
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Introduction: Teenaa Koutou and good evening. It’s great to be here tonight and to see your effort and innovation in dealing with New Zealand’s waste. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Waste Management Institute of New Zealand ... More >>
Unemployment at new low
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Household Labour Force Survey quarterly results from Statistics NZ confirm the Labour-led government's employment policies and responsible economic management, says Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Work underway to strengthen systems at NZAID
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Work has begun to strengthen some management systems at the government’s international development agency NZAID to address concerns raised in an audit report, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
UK-NZ double tax agreement to be updated
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
The double tax agreement between the United Kingdom and New Zealand is being updated to strengthen co-operation between the two countries in the enforcement of their tax laws and collection of tax, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
New Bill protects minor shareholders
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Minor shareholders who have unsuccessfully opposed a fundamental change in a company's structure will have the power to require the company to purchase their shares at fair price under a Bill introduced into Parliament today by Commerce Minister Lianne ... More >>
Power to Northland as hydro scheme expands
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A hydro energy project in Titoki, Whangarei supported by Kyoto carbon credits has been officially opened by Energy and Climate Change Minister David Parker today. More >>
All kindergartens now offering 20 hours free
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Every kindergarten in the country is now offering the Labour-led government's 20 hours free early childhood education, saving families up to $4500 a year per child, says Education Minister Chris Carter. More >>
Broadband Services in Rural and Provincial Areas
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is now seeking applications for radio spectrum licences for broadband wireless access services in rural and provincial areas, Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe announced today. More >>
Labour-led Government leading the way
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta said the Labour Party's annual conference continued to re-enforce that Labour-led initiatives were working for all New Zealanders. More >>
All kindergartens now offering 20 hours free
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Every kindergarten in the country is now offering the Labour-led government’s 20 hours free early childhood education, saving families up to $4500 a year per child, says Education Minister Chris Carter. More >>
Local MP to Chair International Forum
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Manukau East MP, Ross Robertson, is to chair the International Council Meeting of the 29th Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) Annual Forum to be held in Nigeria next week. More >>
Ruth Dyson: Address To Auckland Deaf Society
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Address to the Auckland Deaf Society at the opening of their new premises in Balmoral More >>
