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An excellent year in the House

Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee says the Government is very pleased with its busy and productive legislative year, which ended with Parliament’s adjournment this afternoon.

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Phil Goff leaks and misleads again

Phil Goff is again misleading New Zealanders by creating a false picture of the state of the Defence Force, says Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman.

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Minister welcomes progress on TPP negotiations

Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the significant progress made during the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Ministerial meetings in Singapore over the last four days.

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DHBs show good progress on patient safety

Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has today commended DHBs for their dedication to patient safety.

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Consumer Law Reform Bill passes third reading

A Bill that will strengthen consumer rights, simplify business compliance and ensure consumer protections are clear and accessible has passed its third reading in Parliament today says Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss.

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Labour’s David Clark needs IRD 101 refresher course

“Labour Revenue spokesman David Clark has issued possibly the worst press release in 50 years,” says Revenue Minister Todd McClay.

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Place name honours South Island gold pioneer

Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson today announced Headlong Peak, in Mount Aspiring National Park, is to be renamed Mount Tewha.

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Electoral Commission Chairperson reappointed

Justice Minister Judith Collins has announced the reappointment of Hon Sir Hugh Williams QC as Chairperson of the Electoral Commission for a term of three years.

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New Zealand passes royal succession law

A Bill modernising rules around Royal succession to the throne has passed its third and final reading in Parliament today.

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Entry period change a boost to marine industry

Customs Minister Maurice Williamson announced today that super-yachts, yachts and other small craft visiting New Zealand can now stay for up to two years without paying Customs charges.

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PM’s Scholarships for Asia announced

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced that 89 outstanding New Zealand students have been selected to study at top education institutions in Asia next year as part of the inaugural Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia.

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Taxation Bill passes First Reading - Support for Christchurch, Police and Clergy

The Taxation (Annual Rates, Employee Allowances, and Remedial Matters) Bill has passed its First Reading.

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2.15 million people sign up as KiwiSaver continues to grow

Revenue Minister Todd McClay today released the sixth KiwiSaver evaluation annual report which showed continued steady growth for the retirement scheme in the 2012-13 year.

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Govt accepts all WPC inquiry recommendations

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye today released the report on the first stage of the Government Inquiry into the Whey Protein Concentrate Contamination Incident and said the Government accepts in principle all 29 recommendations.

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Feedback sought on new patent regulations

Commerce Minister Craig Foss has today released a discussion paper for public consultation on the Patents Act 2013.

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Bill to clarify Parliamentary privilege introduced

Leader of the House Hon Gerry Brownlee today introduced a Bill to make it clear what is covered by parliamentary privilege following a Supreme Court judgement.

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Housing Accords work expanded to Christchurch, Wellington and Tauranga

The Government’s work with councils to improve housing affordability has been expanded beyond Auckland with Christchurch City, Wellington City, Hutt City, Upper Hutt City, Porirua, Kapiti, Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty being added to the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act.

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Mokomoko Bill passes into law

The Minister of Maori Affairs today pays tribute to the descendants of Te Whakatōhea rangatira, Mokomoko, and welcomes the passing of the 3rd reading of the Mokomoko (Restoration of Character, Mana, and Reputation) Bill.

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New code to improve broadband information for consumers

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has welcomed a new code of practice she had sought that will make it easier for consumers to understand and compare different broadband products.

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Disability services independent review released

Health Minister Tony Ryall has welcomed the release of the independent review into residential disability providers’ performance and monitoring.

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Funding available for Maori housing initiatives

Associate Minister of Housing Tariana Turia today announced the opening of a new infrastructure grant fund for developing Maori land as well as changes to an existing proposal development programme to better support Maori housing initiatives.

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Working party for online voting announced

Local Government Minister Chris Tremain today announced that the Department of Internal Affairs has appointed a ten-person working party to look at the feasibility of online voting.

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Training ramped up for civil defence controllers

Formal, tertiary-level training is being developed for the country’s more than 180 civil defence controllers, Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye said today.

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Better Public Services

We want our public service to be more innovative, enterprising, driven, and focused on results. We’re delivering improved frontline services, reduced costs, and better results for you and your family.

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