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Banks to pay more tax under new rules
Tuesday, 16 November 2004, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill introduced into Parliament today will ensure that foreign-owned banks operating in New Zealand pay sufficient tax on their New Zealand income. More >>
Improvements to the Foreshore and Seabed Bill
Tuesday, 16 November 2004, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Foreshore and Seabed Bill will better achieve its objectives of recognising the interests of Maori while maintaining public ownership and access as a result of improvements to be introduced during the committee stages in the House,” Deputy ... More >>
International housing award for BOP group
Tuesday, 16 November 2004, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bay of Plenty community trust has won international praise for its innovative work providing housing and employment for local people. More >>
Special education: Supplementary learning support
Tuesday, 16 November 2004, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
The number of students with special education needs receiving additional specialist teacher and support time is to increase from 550 to 1000 per year from 2005, Associate Education Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. More >>
Water Conservation Order for the Mohaka River
Tuesday, 16 November 2004, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Water Conservation Order for the Mohaka River The government has today approved a water conservation order for the Mohaka River in Hawke’s Bay to protect the river’s outstanding features, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs says. More >>
Public service strengthens further
Tuesday, 16 November 2004, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
The government is delivering on its commitment to deliver strong public services, with a new survey showing public service staff numbers up by six per cent this year, State Services Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
New telephone service will benefit Deaf people
Monday, 15 November 2004, 10:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A new telephone service for people who are Deaf, or who have speech or hearing impairments, marks a technological revolution for New Zealanders, Associate Minister of Communications David Cunliffe and Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
PM to attend APEC leaders’ meeting in Chile
Monday, 15 November 2004, 9:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark leaves on Thursday for the annual APEC economic leaders’ summit in Santiago, Chile. More >>
New planning system for marine reserves announced
Monday, 15 November 2004, 9:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The way in which new marine reserves are planned for in New Zealand waters is to be restructured to better incorporate the views of a wider variety of groups using the ocean, and to ensure a more systematic approach. More >>
Unit titles law to be reviewed
Monday, 15 November 2004, 9:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Building Issues Minister Margaret Wilson, today released a discussion document reviewing the law on multi-unit dwellings and developments. More >>
Cullen: Closing speech to Labour Conference
Monday, 15 November 2004, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
"Over this last year, Helen Clark and the Labour led government have faced and overcome many challenges. We saw the strange rise of Dr Brash. Or should that be the rise of the strange Dr Brash?" More >>
Early childhood education - a week to celebrate
Monday, 15 November 2004, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard says all New Zealanders have the opportunity this week to celebrate the one investment that is guaranteed to last a lifetime - providing quality education for our very youngest children. More >>
Cullen Speech To Labour Party Conference
Monday, 15 November 2004, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
It is my pleasure for the eighth time to address you as deputy leader of this great Party and to close the conference. More >>
Thousands better off with Working for Families
Monday, 15 November 2004, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
One month after implementation of the Working for Families package began, thousands of New Zealand families are benefiting from extra assistance for accommodation and childcare costs. More >>
Clark: Address at Launch of WOMAD
Sunday, 14 November 2004, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Welcome everyone to Parliament for the launch of the festival programme for New Zealand’s fourth WOMAD, to be held in New Plymouth next March. More >>
Research shows some Kiwi couples working more
Friday, 12 November 2004, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Government
New research shows that well educated, well paid couples are working longer hours than other New Zealanders, and longer hours than similar couples overseas. More >>
Hobbs: The Push For Peace
Friday, 12 November 2004, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Marion Hobbs 'The Push For Peace' Inaugural Armistice Day symposium Auckland War Memorial Museum, 10.15am, 12 November 2004 More >>
Govt Responds To SIS - Maori Party Story
Friday, 12 November 2004, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
In response to media enquiries about a story appearing today on the Scoop website, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister said: "Any rational reading of s 4AA of the NZ Security Intelligence Service Act would confirm how laughable this is." More >>
Corrections use of police and court cells dropping
Friday, 12 November 2004, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Paul Swain today said less than 40 inmates were being housed in police and court cells due to the easing of the prison population. More >>
Beehive Bulletin Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Friday, 12 November 2004, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Unemployment down to 3.8 per cent - Respects paid to Unknown Warrior - Toward a more effective overseas investment regime - Report confirms stiffer penalities More >>
