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Government wants sustainable high country farming

Friday, 13 October 2006, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government

The government is committed to high country farming that is environmentally sustainable and economically viable, says Land Information Minister David Parker. More >>

Carter declines application for marina at Tairua

Friday, 13 October 2006, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Chris Carter has turned down an application for restricted coastal activity permits to construct a marina at Paku Bay in Tairua Harbour on the Coromandel Peninsula. More >>

Update on Rugby World Cup stadium evaluation

Friday, 13 October 2006, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government

The project team evaluating the feasibility of possible venues for the Rugby World Cup 2011 finals has had its report back date extended, Rugby World Cup Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>

Dalziel: Christchurch Insolvency Interest Group

Friday, 13 October 2006, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for the opportunity to be here today to talk to you about the Insolvency Law Reform Bill, and in particular, the voluntary administration regime. More >>

Insolvency practitioners rules up for discussion

Friday, 13 October 2006, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today released proposals for the regulation of insolvency practitioners, company liquidators and administrators after earlier submissions on insolvency law reform overwhelmingly supported the establishment of a regulatory ... More >>

Securities Bill gives investors confidence

Friday, 13 October 2006, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel said investors can have greater confidence in New Zealand's securities markets with the introduction of a stronger regulatory framework under the Securities Legislation Bill just passed by Parliament. More >>

2006 Mainstream Employer of the Year awards

Friday, 13 October 2006, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government

The 2006 Mainstream Employer of the Year has been awarded to Landcare Research, Alexandra, State Services Minister Annette King has announced. More >>

New health care unit for Wanganui Prison

Friday, 13 October 2006, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government

A new health unit at Wanganui Prison will allow prisoners to take the first step on the road the rehabilitation, Corrections Minister Damien O’Connor said today. More >>

Anderton: Pine Manufacturers Association

Thursday, 12 October 2006, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government

In some ways, the forestry industry is in the front line of the efforts to transform New Zealand's economy More >>

Govt. committed to strengthening youth work sector

Thursday, 12 October 2006, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Govt. committed to strengthening youth work sector The government is committed to helping build a strong, well-qualified and professional youth sector workforce, Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has told an inaugural AGM for the nation's youth workers. More >>

National left owing for election rort

Thursday, 12 October 2006, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen today called on National to immediately pay the $118,000 it owes to broadcasters from its election advertising last year. “National was caught out breaching the legal limit on broadcast advertising by treating the ... More >>

Validating legislation on election spending issue

Thursday, 12 October 2006, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Leader of the House, Dr Michael Cullen, has confirmed that validating legislation, as recommended in the Speaker's response, will be introduced to remedy issues around election spending. More >>

Law Commission Annual Report tabled

Thursday, 12 October 2006, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister Responsible for the Law Commission Mark Burton welcomed the tabling in Parliament today of the Law Commission’s Annual Report for the 2005/2006 financial year, and released information about other activities relating to the Law Commission's work. More >>

Government already penalises parents of truants

Thursday, 12 October 2006, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Comments on Radio New Zealand today from a Taupo truancy officer suggesting parents of persistent truants should be prosecuted are surprising, given this is current government policy, and is actively enforced by the Ministry of Education and many ... More >>

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