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Competing interests balanced in changes to anti-dumping laws

Thursday, 27 August 2015, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Paul Goldsmith today announced that a test will be introduced into New Zealand’s anti-dumping regime to better balance consumer interests with those of the manufacturers threatened by dumped imports. “We want ... More >>

Govt launches Green Paper to explore digital convergence

Thursday, 27 August 2015, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government

Communications and Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams today launched a Green Paper and work programme outlining the Government’s response to the challenges and opportunities of a converged world. More >>

Views sought on 21st century content regulation

Thursday, 27 August 2015, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government

Justice, Communications and Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams has released a discussion document looking at whether policy and regulatory frameworks are fit for purpose in the current New Zealand media landscape. More >>

Minister welcomes State of Care report

Thursday, 27 August 2015, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the State of Care report from the Children’s Commissioner provides a valuable resource for the independent expert panel leading a radical overhaul of Child, Youth and Family. More >>

Speech for the Release of the 2015-2020 National Drug Policy

Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Good afternoon and welcome to the launch of the new National Drug Policy. I am very pleased to be here with you all today, and it is great to see so many familiar faces in the audience. Today’s announcement is the culmination of what has been a lengthy ... More >>

Review aims to optimise palliative care services

Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a review into palliative care services aims to further enhance the care accessed by thousands of New Zealanders and their families each year. More >>

Free weather forecasts for recreational pilots

Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Recreational pilots now have access to specialised weather forecasts free-of-charge, Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says. Budget 2015 included funding for MetService to provide the weather forecasts through MetFlight GA — an aviation weather website ... More >>

NZ aid to assist Timorese coffee and cocoa farmers

Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will commit $14.5 million over five years to help develop Timor-Leste’s coffee and cocoa industry. More >>

Social Sector Trial helping Dunedin youth into work

Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the South Dunedin Social Sector Trial is showing positive results helping young people off benefits and into employment and training. More >>

Law Society gets it wrong

Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC today expressed his disappointment at the lack of rigour shown by the Law Society in its recent press release criticising provisions of the Health and Safety Reform Bill. More >>

Better information for Judges making bail decisions

Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government

A new pilot programme will soon see Judges making bail decisions automatically receive a new report on defendants’ family violence history, Justice Minister Amy Adams has announced. More >>

Gambling Commission Reappointments

Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government

Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today announced the reappointments of Graeme Reeves as the Chief Gambling Commissioner, and Wendie Harvey and Russell Bell as Gambling Commissioners to the Gambling Commission. Mr Dunne said the reappointment ... More >>

Consultation on steps to ozone recovery and asbestos ban

Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government

The Ministry for the Environment will commence targeted consultation on the final steps to ban two substances with known risks to both the environment and human health, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today at the Society of Environmental ... More >>