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Central North Island land transferred to iwi

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:12:40 +1200

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

A ceremony in Turangi tomorrow marking the transfer of approximately $450 million in land and cash to eight Central North island Iwi completes the largest single settlement of historical grievances by...

Court-ordered settlement conferences

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:52:13 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Justice

The High Court in Auckland is to introduce a pilot scheme that will see private mediators undertake court-ordered mediation in some civil disputes, Justice Minister Simon Power and Courts Minister Geo...

Turia warns tobacco companies over price war

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:50:29 +1200

Tariana Turia | Health

Tariana Turia says tobacco companies appear to be treading a fine line over their recent decision to drop the price of cigarettes so to make smoking more affordable in the current economic recession. ...

Celebrating Māori creativity and enterprise

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:14:48 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Maori Affairs

Māori innovation and creativity will be to the fore this weekend in Auckland as leading Māori business people, scientists, entrepreneurs, researchers and others gather to celebrate Atamira: Mā...

Job Summit output a boost for young innovators

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:36:34 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

A new post-graduate internship programme to be set up by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology will create 150 new intern positions, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp ...

Frankel, Sumpter reappointed to Copyright Tribunal

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:23:26 +1200

Simon Power | Commerce

Professor Susy Frankel and Paul Sumpter have been reappointed to the Copyright Tribunal for a further five years, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today. "I am pleased that Professor Frankel an...

Plenty of work to rein in budget deficit - English

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:47:53 +1200

Bill English | Finance

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. But he has cautioned about readin...

Appointments to Electrical Workers Registration Board

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:41:10 +1200

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced four appointments to the Electrical Workers Registration Board. Eddie Eeles has been reappointed for a second term and three new a...

SMO Workforce Commission Report released

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:51:30 +1200

Tony Ryall | Health

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

Report shows positive shifts in energy use and supply

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:51:03 +1200

Gerry Brownlee | Energy and Resources

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. "This document is w...