Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 982]
Temporary Accommodation Relief for Flood Victims
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury residents impacted by recent flooding will now be eligible to apply for funding through the Government’s Temporary Accommodation Assistance (TAA) programme, it has been confirmed today. “While analysis is yet to determine the extent to ... More >>
Govt welcomes announcements from Team NZ
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed the announcement by Team New Zealand it would challenge for the 35th America’s Cup and had secured money from private funders to last it until the end of the year. More >>
Labour’s tax avoidance policy redundant
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay has accused Labour of announcing policy on tax avoidance that either misses the point or is completely redundant. More >>
New bill will help to combat organised crime
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
A new bill to combat organised crime and corruption will ensure New Zealand maintains its world class reputation for perceived levels of corruption, Justice Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
Same old tax and spend from Labour
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour’s tax and spend ‘plan’ released today is the Opposition’s usual approach to public finances, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Māori Heritage Council members appointed
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Eight members have been appointed to the Māori Heritage Council, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Funding for youth organisations
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye today announced funding totalling $122,000 for a range of youth organisations with a focus on improving opportunities for young people. More >>
Residential Advisory Service making a difference
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Residential Advisory Service making a difference Associate Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Nicky Wagner says the Residential Advisory Service has assisted thousands of earthquake-hit property owners in Canterbury since its inception a year ... More >>
Company registration bill passes into law
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today welcomed the passing of a bill to protect New Zealand’s international reputation as a trusted place to do business. The Companies and Limited Partnerships Amendment Bill creates the Companies Amendment Act (No 4) ... More >>
New orders will protect and make victims strong
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
Victims of serious violent and sexual offences will be better protected by a new order to help prevent their offender from contacting them, Justice Minister Judith Collins says. The Victims’ Orders Against Violent Offenders Bill, which passed ... More >>
Labour hypocrisy on resource development
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour remains confused over whether it supports New Zealand’s oil and gas industry or not, says Minister of Energy and Resources Simon Bridges. More >>
Inaugural Puāwaitanga Leadership Conference set to inspire
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Inspiring the next generation of Maori leaders and sharing stories of success will be the focus of the inaugural Puāwaitanga Leadership Conference to be held in Parliament tomorrow, said Associate Education Minister Hon Dr Pita Sharples. More >>
Foss announces commerce appointments
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Foss announces commerce appointments Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced appointments to the Testing Laboratory Registration Council, Standards Council and board of the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ). Paul ... More >>
NZ deeply concerned at sentencing of journalists
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has expressed deep concern at the prison sentences imposed by the Egyptian court on three Al Jazeera journalists, including Australian Peter Greste. More >>
Report on joint and several liability welcomed
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has welcomed the Law Commission’s report on the Liability of Multiple Defendants , which was tabled in Parliament today. More >>
NZ among better performers on inequality - OECD
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand was one of only six developed economies in which both income inequality and disposable income inequality was flat or slightly better between 2007 and 2011, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. More >>
Further improvements to tribunals announced
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislative changes aimed at further improving courts and tribunals have been unveiled by Courts Minister Chester Borrows today, as a part of the Government’s ongoing modernisation of the justice system. More >>
Karen Poutasi joins Network for Learning Board
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the appointment of Dr Karen Poutasi to the board of Network for Learning (N4L). More >>
Construction begins on Bus Interchange
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the successful contractors for Christchurch’s new Bus Interchange will take control of the site today. More >>
Re-imprisonment rate shows significant decline
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says the sea change in the Government’s approach to offender rehabilitation is continuing to show extremely positive results. More >>
