New Zealand Government

New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 1829]

Government to close PIE tax loopholes

Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government

The government will close loopholes in the tax rules on portfolio investment entities (PIEs) to prevent their use by land-owning companies seeking tax advantages for their shareholders, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced ... More >>

Labour stifles choice in tertiary education

Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Labour is showing huge prejudice against private tertiary establishments (PTE’s) to the detriment of quality, choice, and value for money says National’s Tertiary Education spokesman Dr Paul Hutchison. More >>

Responsible investments for KiwiSaver schemes

Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government

KiwiSaver schemes will be required to disclose their approach to responsible investment from 1 April 2008 under legislative proposals released today by Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne. More >>

Key: Speech to the Health Care Providers Conferenc

Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government

We are all ageing. It is one of life’s certainties, like death and taxes. In government, National intends to do something about taxes, but I’m afraid ageing and death are beyond even the most determined of prime ministers. More >>

Helen Clark should release Air NZ letter

Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government

National Party Finance spokesman Bill English says Helen Clark should release the letter from Air New Zealand ticking her off for making public comments about commercially sensitive information. More >>

Duynhoven: Aviation Security Legislation Bill

Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government

The aims of the Aviation Security Legislation Bill are to improve New Zealand's legislative framework, and ensure New Zealand complies with international requirements and can continue to exchange flights with other countries. More >>

Family survival theme of ADD/ADHD Awareness week

Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government

Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson is asking the public to learn more about people with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) & ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) this week, in order to better support their families. More >>

Minister pays tribute to Syd Jackson

Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government

Syd Jackson was a courageous indigenous leader who battled for the rights and wellbeing of tangata whenua on many fronts, says Māori Affairs Parekura Horomia. More >>

Rates recommendations relevant to Māori land

Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government

The Independent Inquiry into Local Government Rates has made some significant recommendations relating to Māori land, says Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. “The Government made public the final report on the inquiry into local government funding last week. More >>

Field guide to elusive native orchids launched

Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

Wellingtonians and residents of the lower North Island have another reason to venture into the great outdoors with the launch of a field guide to New Zealand’s extraordinary native orchids, said Conservation Minister Chris Carter. More >>

Farmers’ pylon claim not valid, Parker says

Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government

Energy Minister David Parker has rejected a proposal from Federated Farmers for landowners to be paid annually for power pylons already on their property. “Land owners buy these properties aware that there is a power pylon or pylons on them. There is no ... More >>

Clark: Campaign for Action on Family Violence

Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Today we are launching the Campaign for Action on Family Violence – a four year campaign, led by the Families Commission and the Ministry of Social Development. Over many years efforts to end family violence have been supported and promoted by ... More >>

Tackling family violence in our communities

Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Associate Social Development Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed the launch of a national campaign for action against family violence. More >>

Tribute to Sir Roy McKenzie

Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban today expressed sadness at the passing of Sir Roy McKenzie. More >>

Appointment of Associate Judge of the High Court

Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government

District Court Judge Marcus Robinson has been appointed a temporary Associate Judge of the High Court More >>

Prime Minister leaves on Friday for APEC Summit

Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark goes to Sydney on Friday to attend the APEC Leaders' Summit. This will be the eighth time Helen Clark has attended the Summit. “This year APEC has returned to Australia as host country. The organisation was launched at a meeting ... More >>

New Zealand Government