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Govt response to Smith/Traynor review
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams and Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga have responded to the independent inquiry into matters surrounding the escape of Phillip Smith/Traynor. More >>
Smith / Traynor Inquiry report released
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Inquiry report into Phillip John Smith / Traynor’s escape is being released alongside the Government’s response to its findings, State Services Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Another 940 in Trades Academies from 2016
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
More young people will have the opportunity to combine study and practical experience with 940 additional places in Trades Academies, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. A funding ... More >>
Proposed $450m levy reductions signal ACC in great shape
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Proposed $450m levy reductions signal ACC in great shape ACC Minister Nikki Kaye today welcomed the start of ACC’s public levy consultation process. “The ACC Board is proposing levy reductions worth $450 million in 2016/17, spread across work, ... More >>
Minister welcomes more ethnic diversity
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has welcomed new statistics which show New Zealand will become more ethnically diverse in the future. More >>
Claims over iwi consultation on Kermadec sanctuary weak
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Claims by the Labour Party of insufficient Government consultation with iwi on the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary announced yesterday ignore the strong support of iwi for the new protection, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Criminal information sharing arrangement reached
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams and Police Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced that an information sharing arrangement with Australia regarding trans-Tasman deportations has been signed by both countries. The arrangement follows a commitment made in February ... More >>
Restoration plan for Victoria Square released
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Nicky Wagner has today released the approved restoration plan for Christchurch’s beloved Victoria Square. More >>
Appointment of Judge of the High Court
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington Queen’s Counsel Karen Clark has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Auckland home build rate hits another high
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest data from Statistics New Zealand showing the annual number of building consents in Auckland at an eight-year high have been welcomed today by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith. More >>
Funding announced for community projects
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew is pleased to announce the outcome of the Community Development Scheme funding round for 2015/16. More >>
NZDF “job cuts” claim incorrect
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has reacted to stories claiming numbers were to be slashed by releasing its people projections for the next four years, which show civilian numbers unaffected and hundreds more uniformed roles added. More >>
New prostate cancer referral guidance released
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says new guidance will help primary care practitioners provide men and their families with consistent and culturally appropriate information on prostate cancer testing and treatment. “Prostate cancer is one of the most common ... More >>
International Day of Older Persons a chance to celebrate
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
The 25th International Day of Older Persons on October 1 is an opportunity to celebrate the significant contribution seniors make to New Zealand society, Senior Citizens Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
NZ ratifies WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Tim Groser Minister of Trade 30 September 2015 New Zealand ratifies World Trade Organisation Trade Facilitation Agreement Trade Minister Tim Groser today announced that New Zealand has formally accepted the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation ... More >>
More evidence of lowest crime levels in decades
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister of Justice Minister for Courts 30 September 2015 More evidence of lowest crime levels in decades More >>
Speech on Housing Affordability
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to talk about the way that we approach economic policy in one area in particular – the housing market. More >>
New Zealand’s tax system second in the OECD
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay Minister of Revenue 29 September 2015 New Zealand’s tax system second in the OECD For the second year in a row, New Zealand’s tax system has been judged second only to Estonia as the most competitive tax system in the world. Revenue ... More >>
Chinese mega-star on-board with safer driving messages
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
A Chinese reality TV star’s plea for tourists to take care while driving in New Zealand will help spread the road safety message in one of our most popular tourist markets, Ministers Paula Bennett and Craig Foss say. More >>
Coastal hazard issue to be uncoupled from earthquake process
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Plan changes affecting property owners as a consequence of future coastal hazard issues are to be dealt with as part of Christchurch City Council’s normal planning processes, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee, Associate Minister ... More >>
