KiwiRail Launch
Prime Minister Helen Clark speaks at the launch of KiwiRail
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Shared Equity pilot kicking into gear
Under the two year pilot scheme, announced in May and launching on 2 July, Housing New Zealand will provide the interest-free Shared Equity loan and Kiwibank will provide the home loan
Read full release >>KiwiSaver surges past 700,000 one year on
KiwiSaver celebrates its first birthday in style today with confirmation that more than 700,000 New Zealanders are saving for their retirement through the scheme.
Read full release >>Assurances over New Zealanders' travel to Britain
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced that New Zealanders will continue to have visa free access to the United Kingdom for visits of up to six months.
Read full release >>NZ hopeful for future of IWC
New Zealand icautiously optimistic that the agreed path forward for the International Whaling Commission can solve some of the longstanding conflicts between IWC members
Read full release >>Sustainable biofuels likely to reduce fuel prices
The introduction of a biofuels sales obligation will help New Zealand move away from our dependence on imported oil and is most likely to lessen, not increase, the cost of transport fuel, Energy Minister David Parker said today.
Read full release >>NZ calls for Zimbabwe Govt to cease political violence
Prime Minister Helen Clark said that political violence and intimidation in Zimbabwe perpetrated by President Mugabe’s regime needs to cease forthwith to enable Zimbabweans to exercise their democratic rights without fear.
Read full release >>ACC Bill improves weekly compensation
More than 400,000 casual and seasonal workers -- about 20% of the workforce -- to benefit
Read full release >>Bainimarama must honour his commitments
Commodore Bainimarama must honour his promise to Forum Leaders that elections will be held by March 2009, says Foreign Minister Winston Peters
Read full release >>Building blueprint plan slashes red tape
Building Industry red tape slashed by new blueprint plan for simple starter homes
Read full release >>Survey shows New Zealanders are healthier
The largest-ever survey of New Zealanders' health shows most people believe they are in good health and have excellent access to health care services
Read full release >>Statement to Parliament on situation in Zimbabwe
The Prime Minister has made a formal statement to the New Zealand Parliament about the situation in Zimbabwe.
Read full release >>Mortgage Calculator will inform sound decisions
The introduction of a quick reverse mortgage calculator is an important step in assisting older people to assess the implication of taking out an equity loan says Social Development Ruth Dyson
Read full release >>PM announces human rights essay competition
An essay competition for year 12 and 13 students is being held to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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All FeaturesRail back in New Zealand hands
A major step forward in building a sustainable transport system for the 21st Century
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CNI Iwi Forestry Agreement
More information about the historic agreement between the Crown and seven Central North Island iwi.
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