19 March, 2010
McCully to visit China and Hong Kong
Foreign Minister Murray McCully leaves on Monday for his first official visit to China, where he will meet Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and other senior leaders.
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19 March, 2010
Public consultation on natural health products
The Ministry of Health today launched a two-month public consultation period on a proposed regulatory scheme for the fast-growing natural health products industry.
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Summer fisheries programme a success
A summer programme designed to encourage responsible behaviour in New Zealand fisheries is proving to be a great success, says Acting Fisheries Minister David Carter.
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Rally NZ receives government backing
Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today that the government will contribute $250,000 from the Major Events Development Fund towards Rally New Zealand 2010 event, being held around Auckland in May.
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Further consultation on international tax rules
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced a new round of consultation on the reform of New Zealand's international tax rules.
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Cabinet paper on Prioritisation of New Technologies and Interventions released
The Health Minister, Tony Ryall has released the Cabinet paper and decision on Prioritisation of New Technologies and Interventions, which is attached below.
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Minister releases conservation briefing
Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson has today released the Briefing to the Incoming Minister from the Department of Conservation.
Read full release >>18 March, 2010
Bills to improve justice system passed
Laws that will enhance public confidence in the judicial complaints process, and ensure that Courts are adequately resourced to improve access to justice were passed by Parliament today.
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Kupe Gas Project opened
The $1.3 billion Kupe Gas Project in Taranaki was officially opened by the Prime Minister John Key today.
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Electricity Authority Establishment Board appointed
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the formation of the Electricity Authority Establishment Board.
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Productivity Commission will focus on higher growth
A new Productivity Commission will be set up early next year to help boost New Zealand’s economic performance across the public and private sectors, Finance Minister Bill English and Regulatory Reform Minister Rodney Hide said today.
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Positive indicators in labour market
Demand for skilled workers is steadily increasing according to latest figures says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
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Medical Council to review issues of timeliness
Health Minister Tony Ryall has met with the Medical Council to discuss issues which emerged from a case of a suspended doctor.
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Minister takes dairy farmers to task on pollution
Agriculture Minister David Carter is putting dairy farmers who pollute on notice following the release today of the Dairying and Clean Streams Accord 2008/09 snapshot report.
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Govt, industry combine on new code for cranes
The new Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for the cranes industry is a great example of Government and industry working together on health and safety, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.
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Labour clumsy in opposition - Sharples
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says Labour is clumsy in opposition and suprisingly unclear about how multiple Ministerial roles work.
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Complaintline: Ensuring That Consumers' Problems Are Heard
Minister of Consumer Affairs Heather Roy was today pleased to launch Complaintline - a new gateway website for disputes resolution and investigation agencies that provide the New Zealand public with information about complaint resolution processes.
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Terms of Negotiation signed with Te Atiawa and Taranaki iwi
The 150th anniversary of the start of the Taranaki land wars was marked today by signing of Terms of Negotiation with two of the iwi of Taranaki, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
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Government cap holds as resources shift to frontline
State Services Minister Tony Ryall has released the second six-monthly update on the government's cap of core government administration.
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Renewable energy levels highest in five years
Renewable generation accounted for 73 per cent of electricity generation in New Zealand in 2009, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.
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NZ signs three more tax info agreements
New Zealand has signed Tax Information Exchange Agreements with Dominica and with St Vincent and the Grenadines, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today announced.
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New Zealand gives $1 million for cyclone relief in Fiji
New Zealand will make an initial $1 million contribution to help relief and recovery efforts in Fiji following Cyclone Tomas, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today.
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Minister presents report to Human Rights Committee
The Minister of Justice, Simon Power, this morning completed his presentation of New Zealand's Fifth Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the Human Rights Committee in New York.
Read full release >>16 March, 2010
New Zealand ready to assist Fiji after Cyclone Tomas
New Zealand has an Air Force C-130 Hercules on stand-by to head to Fiji as soon as weather conditions ease in the wake of Cyclone Tomas, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today.
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New regional trauma system to help save lives
Health Minister Tony Ryall today launched New Zealand's first regional trauma system at Waikato Hospital which is expected to save up to 21 lives across the Midland region every year.
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Call for last-minute submissions on enhancing victims' rights
The consultation period for a discussion document on enhancing victims' rights is drawing to a close.
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Rural telecommunications plans finalised
The government has finalised its plans for rural telecommunications with Cabinet yesterday signing off on proposals for the roll out of high speed broadband in rural areas and the reform of the Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO).
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Govt to give $300K boost to All Whites' campaign - PM
The Government is giving the All Whites' FIFA World Cup finals campaign a $300,000 boost, Prime Minister John Key announced today.
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Eight-nation free trade negotiations begin
Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the start of negotiations towards an eight-nation free trade deal which includes the United States, taking place in Melbourne, Australia this week.
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Government appoints wool sector leader
Agriculture Minister David Carter has appointed Dr Murray Horn to lead work towards forming a single body for the New Zealand wool industry.
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