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Tizard Defends Proposed Emission Stds Consultation
Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Some people in the used vehicle industry seem intent on whipping up a climate of fear around the proposed changes. We released the proposed Emission Standards for consultation because some of New Zealand's vehicle fleet is causing illness and disease ... More >>
Cullen: Mood of the Boardroom Breakfast
Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Meeting the economic challenge - Speech notes for address to New Zealand Herald Mood of the Boardroom Breakfast, Hyatt Hotel, Auckland More >>
Support for New Zealand School of Music
Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand School of Music will receive a one-off capital injection from the government for a purpose-built facility in Wellington subject to meeting certain conditions, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Cullen: NZ School of Music graduation
Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
NZ School of Music graduation Speech notes for inaugural New Zealand School of Music Graduation Ceremony, Grand Hall, Parliament More >>
Key contradicts himself yet again
Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 12:43 am | New Zealand Government
National leader John Key has once again underlined his differences with Bill English on Campbell Live last night. "The interview was full of the sort of economic double speak that would make Bill English shiver. More >>
Moving high value government transactions online
Monday, 28 May 2007, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The ability for government agencies to move high value transactions online has moved a step closer today with the Government providing $9 million in capital funding for the Identity Verification Service (IVS), says State Services Minister Annette King. More >>
Primary sector heads to meet with Government
Monday, 28 May 2007, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton is to host a meeting of primary industry leaders at Parliament tomorrow. Jim Anderton said tomorrow's meeting was a chance for him and officials to update primary industry heads on the work that was undertaken after ... More >>
Clark: Parlt lunch for Philippines President
Monday, 28 May 2007, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Address at State Luncheon in Honour of Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo President of Republic of the Philippines More >>
KiwiSaver campaign takes off
Monday, 28 May 2007, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Today's launch of the first KiwiSaver television commercial marks another important milestone in helping New Zealanders save for their future, government ministers said today. More >>
Cullen: KiwiSaver readies for take-off
Monday, 28 May 2007, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech notes for launch of KiwiSaver publicity campaign, Holiday Inn, Featherston St, Wellington KiwiSaver is a landmark in New Zealand's economic and social legislation and I welcome this campaign to introduce it to working New Zealand. More >>
FBT rate on low-interest loans to rise
Monday, 28 May 2007, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The prescribed rate used to calculate fringe benefit tax on low-interest, employment-related loans will rise from 9.55% to 9.79% from 1 July 2007, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Online Applications for COGS Funding Encouraged
Monday, 28 May 2007, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and voluntary organisations are urged to get in early and apply online when this year's Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) funding round opens on June 1, says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. More >>
Pressure builds against cluster munitions
Monday, 28 May 2007, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff welcomed the increasing number of countries committed to restrictions on the use of cluster munitions. "New Zealand argues that the indiscriminate use of cluster munitions is contrary to humanitarian ... More >>
O'Connor on latest prison allegations
Monday, 28 May 2007, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor said today he took very seriously all allegations of unethical or inappropriate behaviour made against prison staff. "All allegations must and will be followed up by Corrections to ensure the system remains robust. More >>
Pacific tuna fisheries should benefit Pacific more
Monday, 28 May 2007, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
"For all of us here, our fisheries are a vital resource," Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today at the opening of the 2007 annual meeting of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Forum Committee. For all the Pacific countries represented at the Forum, ... More >>
Gambling Commission reappointments
Monday, 28 May 2007, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker announced today that His Excellency Governor-General Anand Satyanand has reappointed five members to the Gambling Commission. More >>
Minister to attend International CEO Forum
Monday, 28 May 2007, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen flies to Melbourne tomorrow to attend the Annual International CEO Forum. "This is an important gathering of CEOs from major Australian companies, most of which have significant stakes in the New Zealand economy so I ... More >>
Key confirms borrow and hope policy
Monday, 28 May 2007, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
National leader John Key has confirmed that a future National government would borrow to finance its tax cuts and spending plans, Finance Minister Michael Cullen warned today. More >>
$275 million investment proves Nick Smith wrong
Monday, 28 May 2007, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
News that the Labour-Progressive government's polices are driving investment in forestry will come as a bitter blow to National's Nick Smith, Forestry Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Goff to Timor-Leste and Singapore
Monday, 28 May 2007, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff leaves tonight for Timor-Leste to visit New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Police personnel and meet with government and security officials. From Timor-Leste he will travel to Singapore where he will attend regional defence ... More >>
