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Muffin Break’s Bean Poll Does It Again

When it came to predicting the big winners in Saturday’s general election, the beans had it. Not only did Muffin Break’s Bean Poll accurately predict the National Party win, but it also predicted big gains for the Green Party too.

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December 1st, 2011 at 6:34 am

Regions & Categories: Food,Government,New Zealand

$4 million for high-tech mapping programme

Research programme is launched that will provide high-tech mapping of forests, pastures, rivers and cities in New Zealand.

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August 12th, 2011 at 10:36 am

First stage of $83m Rotorua Hospital revamp opens

Tony Ryall, New Zealand Health Minister opens a brand new building at Rotorua Hospital which represents the completion of the first stage of the $83m re-development.

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July 30th, 2011 at 6:19 pm

NZ Aid for Humanitarian Crisis in Africa

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has today announced New Zealand will provide a total of NZ$2 million in response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa due to severe drought.

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July 19th, 2011 at 12:38 pm

Labour’s Tax Would Add to Crown Debt

Labour’s tax theories would leave a huge hole in taxpayers’ finances over the next 15 years and add $18.5 billion dollars to net Crown debt, Associate Finance Minister Steven Joyce says.

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July 18th, 2011 at 12:31 pm

Regions & Categories: Government,New Zealand,Tax

Financial Assistance for Leaky Home Owners

Owners of leaky homes can get their homes fixed faster following the third reading of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services (Financial Assistance Package) Bill in Parliament today, Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says.

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July 15th, 2011 at 6:03 am

Regions & Categories: Government,Housing,New Zealand

Film Co-Production Agreement with India

The New Zealand Film Commission says the signing of a Film Co-Production Agreement is great news for the local industry.

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July 5th, 2011 at 6:32 am

Regions & Categories: Film,Government,India,New Zealand

Latest Christchurch land information released

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the announcement today of zones of land damage in greater Christchurch is the most up-to-date information that can be provided.

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June 23rd, 2011 at 3:25 pm

Government to outline next steps for people of Canterbury

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the government will give an initial update on the state of land in greater Christchurch at a media briefing at 1:30pm tomorrow in Christchurch.

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June 22nd, 2011 at 1:16 pm

National Library documenting recovery from quake

Nathan Guy, the Minister for the National Library says that the trauma and recovery of quake-ravaged Christchurch is being recorded for the next generations.

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June 11th, 2011 at 8:14 am

Cellphone safety statement from Ministry of Health

Cellphone safety statement from Ministry of Health released by Senior Science Advisor, Martin Gledhill.

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June 6th, 2011 at 11:42 am

2011 Green Ribbon Award finalists

Nick Smith, Ministry for Environment announces the Green Ribbon Award finalists for 2011 from the 203 nominations across 12 different categories.

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June 5th, 2011 at 3:39 pm

BusinessNZ Welcomes More Choice in ACC

BusinessNZ welcomes the proposals outlined in the ACC discussion document, providing choice and competition.

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June 1st, 2011 at 3:29 pm

Regions & Categories: Business,Government,New Zealand

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Budget Changes to Tax System

Budget 2011 changes to the tax system will ensure fairer treatment of employee benefits, new rules for mixed-use assets, and a new approach to livestock valuation elections for farmers.

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May 20th, 2011 at 3:10 pm

Regions & Categories: Farming,Government,New Zealand,Tax

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Budget Changes to Student Loans Scheme

Budget 2011 changes to the Student Loans Scheme will encourage personal responsibility and get better value for taxpayers.

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May 20th, 2011 at 1:06 pm

Regions & Categories: Education,Government,New Zealand

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How Budget Changes Affect KiwiSaver

Examples of how Budget 2011 changes to KiwiSaver affect New Zealanders.

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May 20th, 2011 at 11:05 am

Regions & Categories: Government,New Zealand

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How Budget Changes Affect Working For Families

Examples of how Budget 2011 changes to Working for Families will affect families.

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May 20th, 2011 at 10:58 am

Regions & Categories: Government,New Zealand

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Public Views on Give Way Rules

Public views are now being sought on the proposed changes to the give way rule, as part of the Government’s 10-year Safer Journeys road safety strategy.

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May 19th, 2011 at 6:24 am

United States Co-operation Statement

A Co-operation statement has been signed with the United States on global supply chain security.

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May 18th, 2011 at 4:22 pm

Regions & Categories: Foreign Affairs,Government,New Zealand

Roger Sutton to be CEO of CERA

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is welcoming the news that Roger Sutton is to be the permanent CEO of Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA). Roger Sutton has experience as CEO of Orion Networks and has a great understanding of the extent of earthquake damage in Canterbury, and the need for recovery. John Ombler, interim CEO of CERA, has done an outstanding job and will assist with the transition.

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May 14th, 2011 at 12:30 pm