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Plenty of work to rein in budget deficit - English

Finance Minister Bill English has welcomed news that the Budget operating deficit of $7.2 billion for the 11 months to May 31 is lower than the forecast $8.4 billion.

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Speech: Federated Farmers National Conference

Thank you very much for inviting me to your One Event National Conference.

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Government invests in parents

More than half a million dollars is to be invested around the country in the parents of pre-schoolers, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett.

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Milk auction for 2010/11 deferred

Agriculture Minister David Carter has announced the deferral of the regulated milk auction due in November.

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No additional regulation for property managers

A review has found that additional regulation of property managers is not justified, says Associate Minister of Justice Nathan Guy.

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Bill boosts law enforcement tools

A bill that will boost the tools available to law enforcement agencies to fight crime was introduced to the House today by Justice Minister Simon Power.

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Report shows positive shifts in energy use and supply

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee has released the latest edition of The New Zealand Energy Data File. The publication is an annual record of energy use in New Zealand.

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SMO Workforce Commission Report released

Health Minster Tony Ryall today released the Senior Medical Officers Workforce Commission report and recommendations on recruiting and retaining senior medical doctors.

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Appointments to Electrical Workers Registration Board

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced four appointments to the Electrical Workers Registration Board.

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