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Improving the Law of Trusts
Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove says a new Bill to improve the law relating to trusts will make the administration of trusts easier while also protecting the interests of trust beneficiaries. More >>
Breaking down barriers to understand science
Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Constructive communication between science, business and society is essential to keep New Zealanders better informed of future developments in science that affect our daily lives, says Research, Science and Technology Minister, Steve Maharey. More >>
Minister to join amphibious strait crossing
Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard is to support kiwi company Sealegs International Ltd in its attempt to create a new record – crossing the Cook Strait in its new 7.1m amphibious boat. More >>
The Affordability Problem - Hon Chris Carter
Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. Architecture encompasses many subjects and themes and includes almost everything about the “built environment”. So it’s fitting the range of subjects that will be discussed over the next few days are many ... More >>
New Zealand perspectives on the Asia-Pacific
Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 12:43 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for this opportunity to share some insights into New Zealand’s perspective on the Asia-Pacific – an emerging region that the international community increasingly needs to factor into its thinking. More >>
'Playing Tough with the Goal Keep'
Monday, 15 October 2007, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The news this morning from Soccer New Zealand that it could be twelve months before the All Whites and Fiji play their postponed World Cup qualifying match is the third bout of bad news for New Zealand following the losses of the All Blacks and Kiwi ... More >>
Appointments to Game Bird Habitat Trust Board
Monday, 15 October 2007, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Board has been appointed to the New Zealand Game Bird Habitat Trust, including the reappointment of Mark Airey, Ian Horrax and Susan King, with Mark becoming the Board's new chairman, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
Project to support Māori Wardens gaining momentum
Monday, 15 October 2007, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
The first part of a new government initiative to support increased capability and capacity among New Zealand’s Māori Wardens took place in Wellington today. More >>
Inland Revenue wins sustainability awards
Monday, 15 October 2007, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has congratulated Inland Revenue for winning two 'green' awards at the 2007 Govt³ Awards. More >>
New $16m fund for significant community projects
Monday, 15 October 2007, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
A major new fund will assist community projects of regional and national significance through to completion. More >>
New members of National Health committee
Monday, 15 October 2007, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
Four new members have been appointed to the National Health Committee, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Dyson welcomes more inclusive representation
Monday, 15 October 2007, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today congratulated Tunumafono Ava Fa'amoe on his election to the Otara Community Board and Lance Girling-Butcher on his election to the New Plymouth District Council. More >>
Chris Carter Address to 12th Metropolis Conference
Monday, 15 October 2007, 12:30 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and Kia Ora Koutou to everybody. I especially want to welcome delegates who have come from the Metropolis Conference in Melbourne and have joined us here at Te Papa for Metropolis Plus, a chance to hear about how New Zealand is developing ... More >>
NZ scientists recognised in Nobel Prize win
Sunday, 14 October 2007, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister David Parker has congratulated New Zealand scientists working on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, after the panel won the Nobel Peace Prize, alongside US climate change campaigner Al Gore. More >>
New Zealand’s savings problem is real
Sunday, 14 October 2007, 12:28 am | New Zealand Government
A Business Roundtable-commissioned report dismissing New Zealand’s widely accepted savings problem is a reminder that outdated, 1980s economic dogma is alive and well in some quarters, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Avoid gas to avoid high power prices
Friday, 12 October 2007, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister David Parker says if New Zealand had continued on a path of building new gas-powered generation the country’s power prices might have soared. More >>
Fridges, plasma TVs, not being banned
Friday, 12 October 2007, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister David Parker has moved to allay concerns the government wants to outlaw plasma TVs and old fridges. More >>
Inland Revenue wins sustainability awards
Friday, 12 October 2007, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has congratulated Inland Revenue for winning two ‘green’ awards at the 2007 Govt" Awards. More >>
Charities Commission has thorough processes
Friday, 12 October 2007, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Charities Commission is making good progress registering charitable organisations, says Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. More >>
Valuers Registration Board members appointed
Friday, 12 October 2007, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister David Parker today announced the appointment of two new members to the Valuers Registration Board. More >>
