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Independent Inquiry into Local Government Rates
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
1. To provide an independent assessment of New Zealand's local government rating system and identify options to enhance rates as a funding tool for local authorities. More >>
Peters welcomes Nth Korea's return to Talks
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today welcomed reports that North Korea has agreed to return to the Six Party Talks on dismantling its nuclear programme. More >>
Local Government rates inquiry details announced
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Mark Burton today released the terms of reference, membership and other details of the independent inquiry into local government rates. "The government has worked closely with New Zealand First in developing the terms of reference for ... More >>
Cabinet approves development of new food laws
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved a package of recommendations designed to update and streamline food regulation in New Zealand, says Food Safety Minister Annette King. More >>
Beachheads provide valuable support - report
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
The government's Beachheads programme is providing valuable support in-market for businesses looking to expand offshore, according to an evaluation released by Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today. More >>
Cullen Opening speech to NZ Business Budget Summit
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
It is always rewarding to engage with business. It is especially so today as it is not often I host so many of you here in Parliament. I don't intend to assault you with my views or even with a manila folder or two! I am unarmed and keen to listen. More >>
Conference a chance for positive focus on youth
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Hundreds of key players from New Zealand's youth development sector will come together today to discuss ways to work more closely together and promote positive engagement with young people. More >>
Clark: Opening Of Food Safety Authority Conference
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
The theme for this conference is ‘Prospering with Safe Food’. Our government acknowledges food safety as an issue of critical importance for the health of all New Zealanders, and for the prosperity of an immensely significant sector in the ... More >>
Hon Judith Tizard Minister of Consumer Affairs
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Almost half of the disputes dealt with by the Wellington Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal in the last year have found in favour of consumers according to a Tribunal report released today by Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Mallard: making innovation work
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Trevor Mallard Minister for Economic Development 1 November 2006 Speech Notes Beyond the valley of death: making innovation work Speech to Capitalising on Research conference, Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland More >>
David Parker Speech: The end of cheap oil
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak here this evening. I have been following media reports of your meetings, and I am impressed that your community is showing initiative and leadership in addressing the issue of our future energy needs and how we will ... More >>
Ticket scalping for major events to be banned
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government
The government proposes introducing legislation that will ban ticket scalping for major events, as part of legislation to make New Zealand an even more attractive host of major international events, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard ... More >>
NZ Troops in Afghanistan Transfer From US to NATO
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand troops serving in Afghanistan transitioned from US to NATO led missions this week Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. "The New Zealand personnel in Afghanistan, along with other forces deployed there, have formally become part of the NATO led ... More >>
New laws offer better protection for heritage
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Stronger safeguards for New Zealand's unique and significant cultural heritage apply from tomorrow says Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard. The new Protected Objects legislation, which replaces the 1975 Antiquities Act, is the ... More >>
Important community resource launched today
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, today launched the new and improved Community Resource Kit in Wellington. More >>
Queen to attend unveiling of New Zealand Memorial
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark welcomed today’s announcement that the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will participate in the official dedication ceremony for the New Zealand Memorial in London on Armistice Day, 11 November. More >>
Dunne corrects statements on overseas investment
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne is concerned that New Zealand investors may have been misled by a recent news release from accountancy firm Ernst & Young on the proposed method of taxing income from overseas investments under the 'fair dividend rate' ... More >>
Public consultation on Schedule 2 extended
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Public consultation on whether up to 25 more occupational diseases should be added to Schedule 2 has been extended a further month says ACC Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Climate change report a potent reminder
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
A significant new international report on the impact climate change will have on the world's economy, reinforces the need to take comprehensive action, Climate Change Minister David Parker said today. More >>
Brash still dithering on climate change
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
National won't truly commit to policies to combat climate change as long as Don Brash is their leader, Climate Change Minister David Parker said today. "On Morning Report this morning, we heard Don Brash still equivocating about whether climate change ... More >>
