Science and Technology Increase in Budget
Increases in support for research, science and technology in Budget 2010.
Government
Government Press Releases, New Zealand
Concern Over North Korean Link to Cheonan Sinking
Foreign Minister Murray McCully is gravely concerned over the findings that link North Korea to the sinking of a South Korean naval vessel, ROKS Cheonan.
NZ Superannuation and Veterans Pension Increases
Increases to New Zealand Superannuation and Veterans Pension in Budget 2010.
Personal Tax Cuts in Budget
Personal tax cuts in Budget 2010.
Depreciation Loading Changes in Budget
Depreciation Loading changes in Budget 2010.
GST and Compensation in Budget
GST changes and compensation in Budget 2010.
LAQC and QC Budget Changes
LAQC and QC changes in Budget 2010.
Working for Families Budget Changes
Working for Families changes in Budget 2010.
Tax cuts strengthen economy and help families
Across the board tax cuts and a package of other tax changes will strengthen economic growth and help families get ahead here in New Zealand, Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne say.
Leaky Homes Financial Assistance Package
The Government has announced a Leaky Homes Financial Assistance package.
Climbing Wall Safety Checklist
Department of Labour has issued a climbing wall safety checklist to 35 operators of climbing walls nationwide.
Rally New Zealand 2010 Officially Started
Rally New Zealand 2010 has been officially started by Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee.
Three Strikes Bill
The Three Strikes Bill, which ensure the worst repeat serious violent offenders stay in prison for longer, has passed its second reading in Parliament.
Pacific Nuclear Free Zone
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced that the United States will work towards adhering to the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone.
Housing Foreign Investment Rules
The Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman says the government should follow Australia’s lead and tighten foreign investment rules around housing.
Whaling Proposal Falls Short
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says the whaling proposal has not delivered what New Zealand wants.
Increase in International Students
Ministry of Education figures show an increase in international fee-paying student enrolments.
Child Witnesses Report Launched
The ‘Child Witnesses in the New Zealand Criminal Courts’ report has been launched by Auckland University of Technology’s Institute of Public Policy.
David Bain Compensation Claim Process
Justice Minister Simon Power has replied to Mr Bain’s lawyers in regards to the process for David Bain’s compensation claim.
Queens Wharf Entertainment and Cruise Ship Terminal
The Government is supporting a temporary entertainment facility and cruise ship terminal at Queens Wharf for the Rugby World Cup celebrations.