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ActiveSmart aims to get New Zealanders active
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
A new website called ActiveSmart, which aims to get New Zealanders more active was officially launched at Parliament today. More >>
Charities will receive KiwiSaver tax credit
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Charities and tax-exempt organisations with paid employees will receive the KiwiSaver employer tax credit, Acting Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Rick Barker says. More >>
National twists findings of OAG report
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
National's tertiary education spokesman Paul Hutchison has mis-read the report by the Office of the Auditor-General on NZQA’s monitoring of the quality of polytechnic education, said Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen today. More >>
Key admits he would borrow to fund tax cuts
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
National leader John Key has once again exposed his shallow grasp of fiscal policy by indicating in Parliament today he would borrow to fund future tax cuts, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Businesses get free statistical information
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Businesses will soon gain free access to a wealth of valuable statistical information that will help them identify growth opportunities and make better decisions, thanks to funding from the 2007 Budget, said the Statistics Minister Clayton Cosgrove today. More >>
Goff: US Presidential Unit Citation Speech
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a privilege to be here today to present the US Presidential Unit Citation to members of the 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Group 'for extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty'. More >>
Customs assists with export push into Asia
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the New Zealand Customs Service will play a key role in supporting the export push into Asia and is contributing to the government's economic transformation agenda. Yesterday Trade Minister Phil Goff announced major ... More >>
Wrong again, Mr Ryall
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Claims by National Party health spokesman Tony Ryall that the number of New Zealanders receiving elective surgery has decreased are exactly the opposite of the truth, Health Minister Pete Hodgson says. More >>
MPs announced for Youth Parliament
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the names of the Youth MPs from 121 electorates around the country and 10 Youth Press Gallery members who will come together for Youth Parliament 2007 in July. More >>
Tizard: Low Carb Diet and Saving the World
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 12:56 am | New Zealand Government
MP Judith Tizard is watching the debate around climate change with interest. But she is in no doubt – as a country we need to reduce our carbon emissions, and we need to do it now. As Associate Minister of Transport, she is promoting the Choke ... More >>
John Key should come clean over KiwiSaver
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 12:19 am | New Zealand Government
John Key has again failed to give any guarantees over Budget 2007's $40 of tax credits to workers and employers who contribute to KiwiSaver. That should worry the thousands of working New Zealanders who want to sign up to KiwiSaver when it launches on 1 ... More >>
Go on the low carb diet and help save the world
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government
MP Judith Tizard is watching the debate around climate change with interest. But she is in no doubt – as a country we need to reduce our carbon emissions, and we need to do it now. As Associate Minister of Transport, she is promoting the Choke ... More >>
Judith Collins – where has she been?
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
National Party MP Judith Collins' understanding of New Zealand's benefit support system is so shallow she is only interested in its form not its substance, Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
Regional fuel taxes will benefit all road users
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's proposal to enable regional fuel taxes will benefit all road users, not just private vehicle owners and public transport commuters, says Transport Minister Annette King. More >>
Rates rebate success set to continue
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Up to $70 million has been allocated for the Rates Rebate scheme for the 2007/08 rating year, Minister of Local Government Mark Burton told Parliament today. More >>
O'Connor welcomes input from mayors on alcohol
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor said today he welcomed the statement on youth drinking issued by New Zealand mayors yesterday. Mayors called for action including an urgent review of New Zealand's liquor laws. More >>
New structure for Corrections welcomed
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Corrections Damien O’Connor has welcomed the announcement today of the new structure for Corrections. “I am pleased to see that the department has acted to address the concerns expressed by myself and others about whether its structure ... More >>
Duynhoven: Road Safety Awards
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon. I would like to thank you all for joining me this afternoon as we announce the winners of New Zealand's 4th Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards. More >>
Community has a big role in road safety
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Community organisations, private companies and individuals can play a significant role in reducing the toll of death and injury on our roads, Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven said today. More >>
Exporter assistance through NZTE expansion
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff today announced major plans for expansion of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) Asian operations. "The budget allocated a $23.8 million increase in funding for the strengthening and growth of NZTE's presence in this key ... More >>
