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Key confirms leadership challenge
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen noted that motormouth John Key finally fell over his own tongue in the House today. More >>
Big increase in tertiary qualifications
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of New Zealanders with a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification has grown by more than 140 percent in the last nine years. And the number of tertiary students has almost doubled. More >>
Early childhood education: Govt sets timeframes
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Government sets timeframes to lift quality in early childhood education The government has confirmed dates for initiatives to further improve quality in early childhood education, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Longer arm of the law collects more fines
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Tougher measures to collect unpaid fines at international airports have seen six people intercepted and more than $37,000 netted since the 'go live' of the Pay or Stay campaign on September 28th, Courts Minister Rick Barker announced today. More >>
Peters calls for positive response to Timor report
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is urging key players in Timor-Leste to respond cautiously and positively to the United Nations Special Commission of Inquiry's report into violence that shook the country earlier this year. More >>
Cross-party caucus set up to tackle ICT issues
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Internet governance, digital copyright and child safety are just some of the issues that could be tackled at the newly established Parliamentary Internet Caucus. More >>
Nats flag $10 billion industry
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
"It is disappointing that National will not support highly valuable areas of the New Zealand economy with its latest sad attack on an initiative that has been widely applauded by our 3D digital content industry," Economic Development Minister Trevor ... More >>
Making progress in the electricity sector
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 12:36 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to meet with you and make some comments on various issues relating to our energy sector. This sector is of critical importance to our society, which is why the public is justly very interested ... More >>
Hayes' Tokelau contradiction a joke, says Peters
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
National MP John Hayes is a walking contradiction who betrays his foreign affairs background with cheap political shots that keep missing the mark, says Foreign Minister Winston Peters. More >>
Laban welcomes tax incentives
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Luamanuvao Winnie Laban today welcomed the release of a discussion document that explores tax incentives for Kiwis who contribute to charities and other non-profit organisations. More >>
Tax take reflects economic growth
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Latest OECD figures showing a rise in the tax-to-GDP ratio for a majority of countries underscore the strength of world economic growth in recent years, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
State houses cannot be inherited as of right
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The illegal occupation of state houses will not be tolerated, Housing Minister Chris Carter said today following attempts by the family of a deceased tenant to take over a state house in Auckland. More >>
Treasury Report on PS Cabinet Paper
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The link here is to a 13 October Treasury document summarising advice to Finance Minister Dr Michael Cullen on why legislation is necessary to validate expenses incurred without or outside appropriation are in breach of section 4 of the Public Finance ... More >>
Cabinet Paper on parliamentary spending validation
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The link here is to a 13 October 2006 Cabinet Paper advising why legislation is necessary to validate expenses incurred without or outside appropriation are in breach of section 4 of the Public Finance Act 1989. More >>
PM: Address to the NZRU
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
It gives me great pleasure to welcome everyone to Parliament, especially the family descendents of Originals All Black Duncan McGregor who are with us today. More >>
Visit of South African Deputy President
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that South Africa’s Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka will be visiting New Zealand this week. More >>
NZ hosts APEC information technology meeting
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will host a meeting of Asia- Pacific Economic Co-operation senior IT officials and businesspeople next week, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Carter deplores Iceland's decision
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter today deplored Iceland's decision to resume commercial whaling, and said New Zealand would make its strong feelings about the issue clear to the Icelandic government. More >>
Further tax incentives for charitable giving
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
A government discussion document released today outlines possible tax incentives to encourage charitable giving of money, skills and time. The discussion document, released by Finance Minister Dr Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne, ... More >>
Proposed Framework To Prevent Money Laundering
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove today released the third and final discussion document on proposals to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. More >>
