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.
Government
Government Press Releases, 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.
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.
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.
Cellphone safety statement from Ministry of Health
Cellphone safety statement from Ministry of Health released by Senior Science Advisor, Martin Gledhill.
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.
BusinessNZ Welcomes More Choice in ACC
BusinessNZ welcomes the proposals outlined in the ACC discussion document, providing choice and competition.
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.
Budget Changes to Student Loans Scheme
Budget 2011 changes to the Student Loans Scheme will encourage personal responsibility and get better value for taxpayers.
How Budget Changes Affect KiwiSaver
Examples of how Budget 2011 changes to KiwiSaver affect New Zealanders.
How Budget Changes Affect Working For Families
Examples of how Budget 2011 changes to Working for Families will affect families.
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.
United States Co-operation Statement
A Co-operation statement has been signed with the United States on global supply chain security.
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.
BusinessNZ Praises Skills For Canterbury
BusinessNZ praises Budget 2011 for focusing on skills for rebuilding Christchurch following the February earthquake. Funding for trades training will include more construction-related places being available at training institutions.
Skills for Canterbury in Budget 2011
Budget 2011 will provide up to $42 million for trades training for the Canterbury region, Tertiary education Minister Steven Joyce says. Funding is being set aside for up to 1500 additional training places as part of a comprehensive cross-agency response to meet additional demand for labour for the reconstruction programme called “Skills for Canterbury”.
PM announces Te Tai Tokerau by-election date
John Key announces when the Te Tai Tokerau by-election will take place.
Canterbury trades training boost – Budget 2011
Steven Joyce, Tertiary Education Minister announces that the 2011 Budget will allow for up to $42 million to cover trades training in Canterbury.
Labour Resorts to Gutter Politics
Prime Minister John Key states that Labour has resorted to gutter politics again by falsely asserting corrupt dealings to divert from having no answer to the big issues facing New Zealand.
Budget 2011 Statement from John Key
John Key has stated that Budget 2011 will include changes to KiwiSaver, Working for Families, and student loans to ensure they remain affordable in the future. Budget 2011 will ensure growth is built on the foundation of savings, exports and productive investment.