13 November, 2009
Police Minister Judith Collins and Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today congratulated the Police and Customs Service for the interception of a major shipment of methamphetamine this week.
Read full release >>11 November, 2009
Government Departments, State-Owned Enterprises and Crown entities have been advised what values the Government expects to be considered when Crown land is being disposed of.
Read full release >>11 November, 2009
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says the introduction of the National Multiple-Use Approval service meets the Government's promise to cut red tape and to reduce compliance costs in the building sector.
Read full release >>11 November, 2009
"New Zealanders travelling on selected Air New Zealand flights to Los Angeles will shortly have an improved travel experience as a result of a joint project between U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the New Zealand Customs Service, and Air New Zealand." says Minister of Customs Maurice Williamson.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
An omnibus Bill that amends the Customs and Excise Act 1996, the Tariff Act 1988 and makes consequential amendments to the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985, the Finance Act 1993 (No 2), and the Finance Act 1995 (No 2) had its first reading in Parliament today.
Read full release >>17 September, 2009
"The determination of the New Zealand Geographic Board to accept a proposal by Te Rūnanga o Tupoho that Wanganui city be spelt 'Whanganui' will be referred to me as the Minister for Land Information for final decision.
Read full release >>1 September, 2009
Small Business Minister, Maurice Williamson, has today released the 2009 “SMEs in New Zealand: Structure and Dynamics” report which reconfirms the strong contribution made to the New Zealand economy by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Read full release >>31 August, 2009
Today I met again with the Auckland, Wellington, North Shore, Tauranga, Christchurch and Waitakere Mayors to further our discussions on finding a solution to the leaky homes issue. They represent the six most affected Councils.
Read full release >>27 August, 2009
Consumers will have greater confidence in the competence of builders and so the quality of new homes under a package of measures unveiled today.
Read full release >>26 August, 2009
The new direction for Crown pastoral land strikes a balance between economic use and environmental and cultural values, say Agriculture Minister David Carter and Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson.
Read full release >>21 August, 2009
The Crown is to seek clarification from the High Court of the Land Valuation Tribunal's decision on the Minaret Station rent case.
Read full release >>20 August, 2009
Today's announcement by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on the installation of SmartGate will make it simpler and more efficient to cross the Tasman, says Customs Minister Maurice Williamson.
Read full release >>17 August, 2009
Today I met with the Mayors of Auckland, Wellington, North Shore, Tauranga, Christchurch and Waitakere to discuss the leaky homes issue. These Mayors represent the six most affected Councils.
Read full release >>29 July, 2009
A Bill which will speed-up the building consent process and reduce costs, is set to become law after completing its passage through Parliament.
Read full release >>24 July, 2009
The Minister for Building and Construction, Maurice Williamson, has welcomed the release of the Building and Construction Sector Taskforce reports at the Building and Construction Sector Forum in Auckland today.
Read full release >>17 July, 2009
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson, has recognised Auckland Customs officer Brian Morrison's 50 years of service to New Zealand.
Read full release >>3 July, 2009
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced four appointments to the Electrical Workers Registration Board.
Read full release >>31 March, 2009
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says a nationwide design competition for ‘starter homes’ “shows that innovative and affordable homes are a realistic option for New Zealanders”.
Read full release >>30 March, 2009
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says increasingly ‘P' makers are using vacant rental properties as drop-off and pick-up points for illegally imported precursor ingredients.
Read full release >>10 March, 2009
A Bill that takes some useful steps to streamline the building consent process received its first reading in Parliament today.
Read full release >>19 December, 2008
"I have received a report on the investigation into allegations concerning the use of non load-bearing timber for trusses and frames," says Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson.
Read full release >>16 December, 2008
The Minister for Building and Construction, Customs, Small Business, and Statistics, Maurice Williamson, has today released Briefings to the Incoming Minister.
Read full release >>4 December, 2008
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has called for an investigation into allegations surrounding the use of under-strength timber in some buildings.
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