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Government confirms 2007/08 ACC levies
Friday, 15 December 2006, 12:12 am | New Zealand Government
ACC levies for 2007/08 represent good news on average for the self-employed, no change on average for employers and wage and salary earners, and some increases for motorists, ACC Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
Prof Fawzi Laswad reappointed to ASRB
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel has announced the reappointment of Professor Fawzi Laswad as a member of the Accounting Standards Review Board for a second term of three years commencing 17 February 2007. More >>
Dyson announces ACC board appointments
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed the appointment of Wayne Butson and Philippa (Pip) Dunphy to the board of ACC. More >>
John Holland appointed to Securities Commission
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the appointment of John Holland, a partner of Chapman Tripp based in Christchurch, as a member of the Securities Commission for a five-year term commencing on 1 January 2007. More >>
TV to carry civil defence messages
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker has congratulated Television New Zealand and TV3 on becoming the latest broadcasters to agree to carry official civil defence messages during an emergency. More >>
Tertiary Strategy to drive economic transformation
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
The new Tertiary Education Strategy underlines the government's determination to equip the country with the kind of 21st century skills needed to drive economic transformation, Tertiary Education Minister Dr Michael Cullen said today. More >>
NZ leads UN to new disabilities treaty
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which New Zealand played a leading role in finalising, was adopted by the United Nations today, said Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Draft plan to maximise renewables, efficiency
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
A detailed action plan to maximise energy efficiency and renewable energy in New Zealand was launched by government today for public discussion. The draft New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy proposes detailed actions to achieve ... More >>
Goff Visit To Turkey Boosts Trade, Defence Ties
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
“The value of New Zealand trade ties with Turkey will get a major boost over the next year with a big increase in the number of Turkish students studying in New Zealand and with the start of livestock exports to Turkey”, says Trade and Defence Minister, ... More >>
Key funding announced for Gisborne port roading
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Jim Anderton, the Minister of Forestry, yesterday announced that $2.475 million would be made available for the Hirini St port bypass road, regarded as vital to the Gisborne forestry industry. More >>
Rating Inquiry progress, plans welcomed
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Mark Burton welcomed news of progress made by the Independent Inquiry into Local Government rates and plans for the public submission process. More >>
Milestone for owners of leaky homes
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove today announced a milestone in the Government’s response to the leaky homes problem, with the passing of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Bill 2006. More >>
Anderton still considering experts' advice
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Jim Anderton, Associate Minister of Health, has received advice from the Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs (EACD) and is still considering it, along with other relevant matters that he is bound to consider by statute. More >>
Review of finals venue options report-back
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The government's review of the design and costing of the proposed Eden Park redevelopment as the finals venue for Rugby World Cup 2011 has been given more time to enable a thorough assessment of all design options including current design options, Minister ... More >>
Pandemic legislation passes unanimously
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's internationally praised preparation for a possible flu pandemic has taken another step forward today with the passage of the Law Reform (Epidemic Preparedness) Bill in Parliament, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said. More >>
Stiassny appointed chairman of Racing Board
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland accountant and lawyer Michael Stiassny will be the new chairman of the New Zealand Racing Board, Racing Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Health stories move fast, Dr Blue
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson has today reminded National Party Associate Health Spokesperson Jackie Blue that health stories tend to move quickly. More >>
Landmark broadband bill passed
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
History has been made with the passing of the Labour-led government's bill to bring New Zealanders faster, better broadband, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Improvement of trans-Tasman court enforcement
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Australian Attorney-General Philip Ruddock and New Zealand Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove today welcomed the release of the final report by the Trans-Tasman Working Group on Court Proceedings and Regulatory Enforcement. The report recommends ... More >>
Trans-Tasman enforcement of court judgments
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Australian Attorney-General Philip Ruddock and New Zealand Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove today welcomed the release of the final report by the Trans-Tasman Working Group on Court Proceedings and Regulatory Enforcement More >>
