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Dunne rebuts National's charities tax claim
Monday, 13 August 2007, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today released under the Official Information Act several policy and Cabinet papers leading up to decisions announced in Budget 2007. The papers were requested by National's revenue spokesman, Dr Lockwood Smith. More >>
Greater protection for savers in super schemes
Monday, 13 August 2007, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
The government is proposing further changes to super schemes in line with its aim of encouraging greater savings, Finance Minister Michael Cullen, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel, State Services Minister Annette King and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne ... More >>
Laban: Launch of Tongan Curriculum
Monday, 13 August 2007, 12:56 am | New Zealand Government
I bring warm greetings from our Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Helen Clark, best wishes and congratulations from our Minister of Education, the Honourable Steve Maharey and the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs the Honourable Phil Goff. More >>
Minister calls for women's voices
Sunday, 12 August 2007, 12:55 am | New Zealand Government
Women's voices must be heard in the Council Chamber if the needs and interests of the whole community are to be truly represented by local government, Women's Affairs Minister Lianne Dalziel says. More >>
Review of the Raw Milk Regulations
Friday, 10 August 2007, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today announced that the Government is reviewing the Dairy Industry Restructuring (Raw Milk) Regulations 2001. More >>
Beehive Bulletin - 10 August 2007
Friday, 10 August 2007, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
On Wednesday, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced a set of major health targets for the New Zealand health system, aimed at achieving the best possible health outcomes for all New Zealanders. The More >>
Appointment of High Court Judge
Friday, 10 August 2007, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Peter Woodhouse QC has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney-General Dr Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Appointment of High Court Judge
Friday, 10 August 2007, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Ailsa Duffy QC has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney-General, Dr Michael Cullen, announced today. More >>
Cullen: Harnessing potential of interntl Education
Friday, 10 August 2007, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Speech notes for address to Education New Zealand Conference, Grand Chancellor Hotel, Cashel St, Christchurch. More >>
$10 million boost for international education
Friday, 10 August 2007, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
One of the country’s biggest foreign exchange earners, international education, is to receive a $10 million helping hand from the government over the next four years, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen announced today. “This will help reinvigorate ... More >>
Indian independence an inspiration for NZ youth
Friday, 10 August 2007, 12:51 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Youth Affairs says the story of India’s development since independence should be an inspiration to New Zealanders young and old. Nanaia Mahuta, who attended Indian Independence Day celebrations in Auckland today, says India’s commitment ... More >>
Peters welcomes Korean summit
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed news that the leaders of North Korea and South Korea will meet in Pyongyang later this month. More >>
Cullen: Privy Cncl silver inkwell to Supreme Court
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to join you for this small ceremony recognising perhaps the final step in taking our judicial system fully within New Zealand. This silver inkwell is a fitting symbol. In the best traditions of stare decisis, it observes a precedent ... More >>
Health targets improve Māori health outcomes
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
In Wairarapa nine out of every ten Māori children are fully immunised by their first birthday beating the national average of eight out of ten, Associate Health Minister Mita Ririnui said today. More >>
Minister exercises call in powers
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Pete Hodgson today announced he would call in Transpower’s proposal to build an electricity transmission line that would run from Waikato to Auckland. More >>
Early signs positive for KiwiSaver
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Early take-up rates for the landmark, work-based saving scheme, KiwiSaver, are very encouraging, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
US Coastguard and NZ Navy to start annual exchange
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today that the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) are working together as part of a Pacific regional fisheries protection operation. More >>
Helping people communicate better w health system
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
The men and women who work in New Zealand's health system are working hard to communicate more easily with the public but two organisations can help when things go less well than hoped, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today More >>
Climate change top of agenda for tourism ministers
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Climate change is among the biggest issues facing the New Zealand and Australia tourism industries, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said following a meeting of tourism ministers in Australia. More >>
Partnership to boost workforce skill development
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 12:38 am | New Zealand Government
A tripartite initiative involving the government, New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU) and Business New Zealand (Business NZ) will further drive skill development in this country’s workforce. More >>
