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Benefit debt reducing, recovery climbing
Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope said today that benefit debt incurred in the last financial year was $7 million less than in the previous year. More >>
760,000 benefit from low doctors fees initiative
Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government's initiative to support general practices that charge very low fees has been more successful than anticipated with 212 practices taking up the extra funding, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Dalziel Speech: Joint Accreditation System
Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Speech Notes for address by Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel at a function to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Joint Accreditation System-Australia New Zealand. Icon Room Te Papa Wellington 8pm More >>
Preferred site for Youth Justice centre announced
Wednesday, 11 October 2006, 12:28 am | New Zealand Government
A Rotorua site has been selected for consideration for a new youth justice residential centre in the central North Island, Child, Youth and Family Services Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
U-turns aplenty in National Party health policy
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Tony Ryall's u-turns continue to mount as the National Party limps on without an agreed health policy, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Industry training numbers continue to grow
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The continued growth in numbers enrolling for Modern Apprenticeships and Industry Training underscores the value of these initiatives at a time when employers are demanding more skilled labour, Tertiary Education Minister Dr Michael Cullen said ... More >>
Green light for corporatisation of Airport
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Hawkes Bay Airport can now be corporatised, if the local authorities want that to occur, so that it can take full advantage of future development opportunities, Finance Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Compensation offer accepted
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Three young Auckland women jailed for a crime they did not commit have accepted compensation ranging between $162,000 and $176,000 each, Justice Minister Mark Burton said today. More >>
Govt3 walking the talk on climate change
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister David Benson-Pope has announced new requirements for Govt³ agencies to lead the way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change. More >>
Nuclear test claims appalling, says Peters
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he is appalled by claims from the North Korean government that it has conducted a nuclear test. More >>
NZ and Korea – Partners in a changing Asia
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
This address regrettably is set against the alarming claim from North Korea that it has conducted a nuclear test. This regime has a disregard for seeing peace and stability in the region. North Korea must desist from the folly of thinking the nuclear ... More >>
NZ superannuation: building for the future
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to be here this morning. I convey greetings from Dr Cullen who apologises for not being able to speak to you on account of a busy schedule back in Wellington. Politics, as you know, is an unpredictable business. I suppose it is a bit like your ... More >>
O’Connor: New Drug and Alcohol treatment unit
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 12:14 am | New Zealand Government
It gives me great pleasure to join you here today to open this very practical expression of the Government’s commitment to prisoner rehabilitation. The Labour-led Government has already spent close to $1 billion to add 2,100 new beds to our prison system. More >>
Prisoner drug units will produce results
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 12:13 am | New Zealand Government
A drug treatment unit opened today in Christchurch Prison will go a long way to helping addicted prisoners go straight in future, Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
Dunne: ASFONZ National Conference
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 12:07 am | New Zealand Government
I’m very pleased to have been invited to speak to your conference today on the tax side of a number of issues affecting the superannuation fund industry. The title of this section of the conference, I see, is “Tax – it never sleeps”, a sentiment ... More >>
Future of joint venture airports decided
Monday, 9 October 2006, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has reached a decision on the future governance structure of remaining airports in which it is a joint venture partner. More >>
New rules for foreign charter fishing crews
Monday, 9 October 2006, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has approved a substantial range of measures to improve conditions for foreign crew on foreign charter fishing vessels in New Zealand waters, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
New transport appointments announced
Monday, 9 October 2006, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Current president of the New Zealand Institute of Directors Rick Bettle has been appointed the new chair of the Civil Aviation Authority, says Transport Minister Annette King. More >>
Labour committed to pay and employment equity
Monday, 9 October 2006, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Government will continue to take the lead in improving pay and employment equity for New Zealand workers, says Minister of Women's Affairs Lianne Dalziel. Lianne Dalziel welcomed the findings of Statistics New Zealand's annual income survey that ... More >>
Extra support to help reduce reoffending
Monday, 9 October 2006, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Extra support to help reduce the risk of newly released prisoners reoffending will benefit the whole community, Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor said today. Reintegration caseworkers are about to start work in prisons around the country, helping prisoners ... More >>
