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Farm buildings to be exempt from assessment
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Farm buildings are to be exempt from the requirements for assessments under the Government’s earthquake-prone buildings policy, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy announced today. “The ... More >>
Record number of new GP trainees
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has today announced the government is investing an extra $3.8 million to further increase the number of GP and primary care doctor training places. “The additional funding will mean up to 170 junior doctors will be accepted ... More >>
New appointments to Housing NZ Board
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced the appointment of Liz Jones and Peter Dow as two new members of the Housing New Zealand Board, and the reappointment of Whaimutu Dewes. “A strong board is required to maintain the momentum of the ... More >>
Record numbers of degrees for 2013
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand students completed a record number of undergraduate degree qualifications in 2013, according to new data released today by the Ministry of Education. In 2013, 25,800 domestic students completed bachelors degrees, an increase of around 400 on ... More >>
Tax pooling to become more taxpayer friendly
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay has signalled changes to tax pooling rules will mean that taxpayers can use tax pooling arrangements to pay any interest owed as a result of a tax dispute or an amended tax assessment. Tax pooling assists businesses by ... More >>
Tax pooling to become more taxpayer friendly
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay has signalled changes to tax pooling rules will mean that taxpayers can use tax pooling arrangements to pay any interest owed as a result of a tax dispute or an amended tax assessment. More >>
New Māori Language Strategy confirmed
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, has today released the governments new Māori language strategy, which includes an updated model for Te Mātāwai, a Māori governance entity which will be charged with leading and guiding the Crown’s ... More >>
Hutt Valley Innovation Project takes top spot
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins is delighted the Justice sector’s efforts to reduce crime and reoffending in the Hutt Valley were recognised at last night’s 2014 IPANZ Awards. “I congratulate the Ministry of Justice, with New Zealand Police and the ... More >>
OECD response to BEPS gathers momentum
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
An international solution to base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) moved a step closer at OECD discussions involving IRD officials last week, says Revenue Minister Todd McClay. The Committee of Fiscal Affairs approved the final recommendations for ... More >>
Minister congratulates Police on awards
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has congratulated Police for their success in the 2014 IPANZ awards, which included the Prime Minister’s award for their Prevention First model. This top award acknowledges public sector excellence and excellence in improving ... More >>
More surgical site infections being prevented
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has today welcomed new data showing DHBs are making good progress with taking steps to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs). More >>
Collins to discuss trans-Tasman progress
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins will travel to Melbourne today to attend the inaugural meeting of the Law, Crime and Community Safety Council (LCCSC) with Australian ministers tomorrow. The LCCSC replaces the previous Standing Council on Law and Justice and ... More >>
Public sector excellence awards well deserved
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman has congratulated the winners of the 2014 Institute of Public Administration New Zealand (IPANZ) Gen-I Public Sector Excellence Awards. More >>
Whānau Ora general practices continue to find success
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health and Minister for Whānau Ora Tariana Turia says that latest figures show general practices in Whānau Ora collectives are making continued progress in improving the health of high needs populations. More >>
Clear, robust national standards for water quality
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced clear, robust national standards for freshwater that will make a significant improvement to the way freshwater is managed. More >>
Evaluation shows Youth Service working
Thursday, 3 July 2014, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says an evaluation of Youth Service, the first of the Government’s welfare reforms, provides hard evidence that it is working in turning around young peoples’ lives. More >>
Malaysia will return accused to New Zealand
Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 10:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has welcomed the announcement from Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah that the official accused of an attack on a young woman in Wellington will be returned to New Zealand. More >>
Employment Relations Authority Appointments
Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Simon Bridges today announced the reappointment of Rosemary Monaghan as Chief of the Employment Relations Authority. “Rosemary Monaghan was first appointed to the position of Chief of the Employment Relations Authority in September 2013. More >>
Act ensures hospital rebuild will keep to schedule
Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Special legislation designed to ensure timely recovery following the Canterbury earthquakes will be used to deliver appropriate Christchurch health facilities to meet an expected spike in demand in 2018. The Ministry of Health has asked Canterbury ... More >>
Deputy Inspector-General Intelligence named
Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced the appointment of Ben Keith as Deputy Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. More >>
