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Key confirms threats to KiwiSaver

Thursday, 5 July 2007, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government

John Key has today confirmed that National is considering scrapping the KiwiSaver tax credits as suggested by his finance spokesperson, Bill English, earlier this week. More >>

Peters: Asia-Pacific Model UN Conference

Thursday, 5 July 2007, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Conferences like these offer a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the role of the United Nations, and the way it works. Your theme, Security through Development, is also an excellent example of the interlinked nature of the UN’s goals. More >>

$10 million to help more children into early ed

Thursday, 5 July 2007, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government

More than $10 million will secure more than 500 places for children in Early Childhood Education (ECE), funding providers to expand or build new services, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

Peters leads delegation on annual Pacific trip

Thursday, 5 July 2007, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters will lead a delegation of MPs, business people, NGOs, officials and media on a week-long visit to Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, and Samoa from Sunday. More >>

Update on the separation of Telecom

Thursday, 5 July 2007, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government

"I am currently progressing the development of my requirements for the operational separation of Telecom as required by the Telecommunications Act, with the intention of finalising it shortly," Mr Cunliffe said. More >>

Employers' KiwiSaver obligations clarified

Thursday, 5 July 2007, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has re-emphasized employers' obligations under the KiwiSaver superannuation scheme, following concern expressed in a letter to the editor in today's DominionPost. More >>

Skill shortages, youth top agenda for East Coast

Thursday, 5 July 2007, 12:20 am | New Zealand Government

Launching the Ministry of Social Development’s Annual Regional Plan for the East Coast, Government Minister Rick Barker said today that addressing local skills shortages and the needs of young people have been identified as two of the top priorities for ... More >>

Churchill Fellowships offer overseas opportunities

Thursday, 5 July 2007, 12:19 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealanders wishing to travel abroad to conduct research are invited to apply for a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship, says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. More >>

Migrant numbers set with economy in mind

Thursday, 5 July 2007, 12:17 am | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Residence Programme for the coming year has been set in a slightly lower band to take account of the continuing strong economy, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>

Major events a vital part of NZ's tourism strategy

Wednesday, 4 July 2007, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Investing in major events offshore and at home is an important part of New Zealand's economic development and tourism strategies, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor says. More >>

Needs of young and old top MSD’s Canterbury agenda

Wednesday, 4 July 2007, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government

The needs of older people and youth are two of the priorities in the Ministry of Social Development’s Canterbury Annual Regional Plan being launched by Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Ruth Dyson today. More >>

Climate change initiative on conservation land

Wednesday, 4 July 2007, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Six pilot projects to store carbon on about 40,000 hectares of public conservation land are to be tendered More >>

Peters appoints Dawson to Racing Board

Wednesday, 4 July 2007, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Liz Dawson has been appointed an independent member of the New Zealand Racing Board’s governing body, Racing Minister Winston Peters announced today. Mr Peters said Ms Dawson had the marketing skills and experience the industry was looking for at board ... More >>