Dr Sharples congratulates Sir Tamati Reedy
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says Sir Tamati Reedy’s New Year honour is a fitting tribute to his life of service to the nation.
Government
Government Press Releases, New Zealand
NZ-Hong Kong Trade Agreement
Trade agreement between NZ and Hong Kong comes into force in 2011 via the New Zealand-Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEP).
New Zealand 2010 Road Toll
Steven Joyce, Transport Minister of NZ releases the 2010 provisional road toll for New Zealand.
First steps for Lake Ellesmere
Environment Minister Nick Smith today approved the joint application from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (Ngāi Tahu) and the Department of Conservation (DoC) to amend the Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora) Water Conservation Order (WCO) to recognise additional outstanding values.
NZ Government halal arrangement with Malaysia
Minister of Trade Tim Groser and Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson have welcomed news from Malaysia on the signing of an arrangement that takes an important first step towards improving access to Malaysia for New Zealand halal meat.
Biosecurity reform bill passes first reading
The Biosecurity Law Reform Bill, a bill proposing the most significant changes to the Biosecurity Act in more than a decade, passed its first reading in Parliament last night and was sent to select committee.
Stalls Phased Out with New Pig Welfare Code
Agriculture Minister David Carter has announced that the use of sow stalls on New Zealand pig farms is to be limited to four weeks after mating in 2012, and prohibited by the end of 2015.
No Conclusive Evidence Linking Paracetamol to Asthma
The latest study discusses a possible relationship between paracetamol use and the later development of asthma and allergy. However, there still appears to be no conclusive evidence of a link between paracetamol and asthma.
WTO Finds in Favour of NZ Apples in Australia Legal Case
Minister of Trade Tim Groser has welcomed the ruling of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Appellate Body, which has found in New Zealand’s favour in the Australia – Apples case.
Pike River Mine Video Transcript from Prime Minister
Video Transcript of Prime Minister John Key’s Speech at Pike River Mine Tragedy Press Conference.
Reserve Bank submission to Savings Working Group
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) release a submission to the Government’s Savings Working Group.
Manufacturing Company Fined Over Preventable Accident
A Lower Hutt company has been fined $24,000 and ordered to pay reparation of $8,000 after a worker was seriously injured because the machine he was working on wasn’t adequately guarded.
Government to Assist with Pike River Mine incident
The Government stands ready to offer whatever assistance it can as events unfold at Pike River mine on the West Coast, says the Minister of Energy and Resources, Gerry Brownlee.
Family Tax Credit Increase
Low-income working families who are eligible for the minimum family tax credit can look forward to an increase from 1 April next year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
First Reading of Alcohol Reform Bill
Justice Minister Simon Power is encouraging the public to have a say on the Government’s Alcohol Reform Bill after it passed its first reading in Parliament today by 114 votes to 3.
Update on Kiwifruit Vine Disease Psa
Biosecurity Minister David Carter says the number of orchards confirmed as having the kiwifruit vine disease Psa remains at three, with one orchard returning a negative result and one other waiting results of tests. The orchards were within 10km of each other, Mr Carter said.
International Education in New Zealand Increasing
The number of international students enrolled to study in New Zealand is continuing to increase, says Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce.
Ministerial Statement on kiwifruit vine disease Psa
Ministerial statement informing the House of the detection of the kiwifruit vine disease Psa in a Bay of Plenty orchard.
Job Website for Young People
The Department of Labour’s My First Job website is designed for students who may be thinking about work or may have just started working.
More Builders in Canterbury to be Licensed Following Earthquake
Confidence among consumers and accountability among builders are at the heart of moves to get more tradespeople licensed in Canterbury. Tomorrow the Department of Building and Housing will host a licensing expo at Christchurch Boys’ High School between 9am and 5pm aiming to further increase the number of licensed builders rebuilding Canterbury.