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Amendment to 2006 Tax Bill

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Revenue, Peter Dunne, announced today, that after listening carefully to public submissions, the Government will bring in an amendment to the Tax Bill introduced into Parliament today, with the intention of calming ill-founded fears ... More >>

Minister congratulates Te Arikinui

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government

“This year we celebrate a remarkable milestone—the 40th Coronation Anniversary of Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu,” Mâori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia said today. More >>

Bill: greater fairness in taxing investment income

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government

Wide-ranging reform of the taxation of investment income is the focus of a bill introduced into Parliament today. “This long overdue reform puts the tax treatment of different types of share investment on an equal footing, introducing greater fairness and reducing ... More >>

New Zealanders are safe

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker hit out at criticism of the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management (MCDEM) and the new National Emergency Management Plan (The Plan) today when he said "the accusations being politicised and the amount ... More >>

NZ’s historic heritage protection gets a big boost

Wednesday, 17 May 2006, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s ability to protect and preserve its heritage sites is to be strengthened significantly, Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark said today. More >>

Leak of broadband Cabinet paper

Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that she has received the State Services Commissioner's report into the leak of the broadband Cabinet paper and its finding that it was the result of dishonest behaviour by a single employee. More >>

16.4m more for council and community-based housing

Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Housing Minister Chris Carter today announced a $16.4m increase in funding for new and renovated houses provided by local councils and community organisations. More >>

Funds and savers better off under new tax rules

Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government

The misinformation on the government's proposals for the taxation of overseas investment income continues, presumably promoted by the relatively small number of people who stand to lose their tax-favoured position, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>

1250 new police will reach $500 million

Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has committed a total of $164.3 million in operating costs and $52.3 million in capital costs over the next four years for the first tranche of the 1000 frontline sworn police and 250 non-sworn police promised under its confidence and ... More >>

Jim Anderton: Speech To Farmers AGM

Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Agriculture, Jim Anderton addressed the West Coast Federated Farmers AGM in Greymouth today, where he urged the agriculture sector to work together with government to build on New Zealand's strengths to meet the challenges that lie ahead. More >>

New system tracks hazardous waste

Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Tracing and tracking hazardous waste in New Zealand will soon be as easy as sitting at a computer thanks to the introduction of a new government funded database. More >>

Congratulations to Mark Inglis

Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark today congratulated mountaineer Mark Inglis and his team on their stunning feat in reaching the summit of Mt Everest. More >>

Benson-Pope: Better environmental performance

Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government

In the last six years the Labour-led government has delivered stability and good government. More >>

Top athletes awarded scholarships

Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government

Eighty-seven talented athletes from the central North Island have been awarded Prime Minister's Athlete Scholarships to help them reach their sporting and educational goals. More >>

Leadership programme for sport and rec sector

Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 12:18 am | New Zealand Government

A new programme designed to develop leadership skills will help senior executives from sport and recreation organisations lead more effectively, Minister for Sport and Recreation Trevor Mallard said at the programme launch in Upper Hutt today. More >>

Cancer statistics released

Monday, 15 May 2006, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Maori continue to suffer from a higher rate of cancer than non-Maori according to a report carried out by the Wellington School of Medicine. Speaking at the launch today of 'Unequal Impact - Maori and Non-Maori Cancer Statistics 1996-2001' Associate ... More >>

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