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Govt bill eases Local Govt ability to raise funds
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The ability of local authorities to raise funds from the public for infrastructure projects rather than having to pay for them out of rates will be restored if an exemption to the Securities Act introduced today by the Labour-led government is passed by ... More >>
Animal testing covered by rigorous processes
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today challenged the Green Party’s Animal Welfare spokesperson on her statement on the use of animals for research. “Ms Kedgley says that “A bright light needs to be shone into the murky and secretive world of animal ... More >>
Animal testing covered by rigorous processes
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today challenged the Green Party’s Animal Welfare spokesperson on her statement on the use of animals for research. “Ms Kedgley says that “A bright light needs to be shone into the murky and secretive world of animal ... More >>
Maori urged to be heard in upcoming DHB elections
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of Māori standing in this year's District Health Board elections shows a strong desire for our whānau to have their say in the health sector, says Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui. More >>
Maori Encouraged to get involved in DHB elections
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of Māori standing in this year's District Health Board elections shows a strong desire for our whānau to have their say in the health sector, says Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui. More >>
More high-speed internet licences for rural areas
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
the government is seeking applications for local radio spectrum licences covering broadband internet services More >>
More high-speed internet licences for rural areas
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
In another step in the ongoing roll-out of the Labour-led government's communications overhaul, applications are to be sought for local radio spectrum licences covering broadband internet services. More >>
Discussion paper on wild animal management
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
An independent panel appointed by the Minister of Conservation to explore the future management of numbers of deer, chamois, tahr and wild pigs in New Zealand has today released its discussion paper and called for public submissions. More >>
Govt endorses exporter call for collaboration
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff and Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today welcomed a call for greater collaboration between New Zealand businesses in order to grow more successful strong kiwi exporters of scale. More >>
Auckland Conservation Board appointments
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter today announced the appointments for the Auckland Conservation Board. More >>
Dunne challenges accountants' errors
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has challenged the findings of a survey by three accountancy firms that South Island firms are being strangled by red tape, including dealing with PAYE matters. More >>
Ruth Dyson: Personal and Property Rights Bill
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Ruth Dyson Minister of Labour, Minister for ACC, Minister for Disability Issues, Minister for Senior Citizens, Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment (Child, Youth and Family) More >>
First meeting of Pacific Women's Economic Board
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Members of a new advisory board that will oversee a plan to advance the economic development of Pacific women met for the first time today. More >>
Tackling BZP important for New Zealand
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Minister in charge of the Government’s drug policy Jim Anderton today defended his legislation to ban BZP and related piperizine party pills against those such as the Green party who say there is not enough evidence for a ban. More >>
Cullen: Dinner for CEO Hong Kong SAR
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
First of all my thanks go to the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office for hosting this dinner. New Zealand and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are firm friends and it is a pleasure to greet our guests and welcome you here. More >>
Omnibus Bill passed by Parliament
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
A wide range of legislation has been made more workable and effective due to the passage today of 48 bills that were contained in the Statutes Amendment Bill, says the Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove. More >>
Reserve Bank to register all deposit takers
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 12:14 am | New Zealand Government
All deposit-takers will have to be registered by the Reserve Bank and comply with minimum prudential requirements under a new regulatory framework announced today by Finance Minister Michael Cullen. More >>
Support for youth should be key election issue
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 12:02 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says youth development should be a key issue in every local, regional council and district health board election. "The way we plan to support the next generation indicates the type of society we value. Young ... More >>
Bill Aims To Remove Potential Source Of Harm
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill, if passed, will classify BZP as a class C1 drug. "This parliament should vote in favour of classifying these psychoactive substances because there is a potential for serious side effects and even fatalities associated with their use. More >>
Misuse of Drugs (BZP) Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Jim Anderton Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Biosecurity Minister of Fisheries, Minister of Forestry Associate Minister of Health Associate Minister for Tertiary Education Progressive Leader More >>
