20 November, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce has approved a variation to Telecom's operational separation undertakings, which came into force in March 2008.
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19 November, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced Mr Jack Matthews as a further member of the board of Crown Fibre Holdings.
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19 November, 2009
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today released a summary of the more than 1,500 submissions received as part of a wide-ranging review of road safety.
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17 November, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce says he is very pleased with the high level of interest from parties seeking to participate in the government's urban fibre roll-out.
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13 November, 2009
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says introducing measures designed to reduce the number of fatal and serious vehicle crashes involving young drivers is a priority for the government.
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13 November, 2009
Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to make this opening address.
I would like to acknowledge Motor Trade Association CEO Stephen Matthews, President David O’Kane and all MTA members here for this conference.
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12 November, 2009
The Waikato rail network is set to be the first to benefit from new track maintenance equipment coming into service, Transport Minister Steven Joyce has announced.
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9 November, 2009
Construction on the first of seven initial Roads of National Significance is underway, with physical works beginning today on the Victoria Park project in Auckland - more than a year earlier than originally planned.
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5 November, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released a discussion document on the future of the telecommunications services for the deaf, hearing impaired and speech impaired communities.
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4 November, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today opened the 2009 Korea Australia New Zealand (KANZ) Broadband Summit: Digital Futures in Auckland.
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4 November, 2009
Hwan yong harmny da. Welcome.
I’d like to acknowledge KCC Standing Commissioner Hyung Tae-Gun and Senator Stephen Conroy.
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3 November, 2009
The government has moved to correct an anomaly in civil aviation law which has meant that Australian-licensed airlines operating in the New Zealand domestic market have not paid the passenger safety levy.
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30 October, 2009
The second major Hawke's Bay roading project to start this month got underway today as construction began earlier than anticipated on the Hawke's Bay Expressway's southern extension.
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29 October, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today confirmed the formation of Crown Fibre Holdings Limited, and appointed its inaugural Board.
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28 October, 2009
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has asked for a review of the Land Transport Management Act (LTMA) to ensure compliance costs are minimised and planning processes simplified.
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27 October, 2009
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has signed a new rule setting safety standards for winter tyres.
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27 October, 2009
The government has extended the time available for interested parties to make submissions on the ultra-fast broadband complementary measures discussion document.
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23 October, 2009
Transport Minister Steven Joyce is urging motorists to take care on the roads this Labour Day weekend.
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22 October, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced optional changes to the payment plan for radio broadcasters to renew their spectrum licences.
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21 October, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released the "Invitation to Participate" in the partner selection process for the government's $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband investment initiative.
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20 October, 2009
Parliament has tonight voted to widen the scope of new drugged driving legislation to include benzodiazepines - a class of prescription drugs that can lead to severe impairment in driving ability.
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20 October, 2009
The Land Transport (Enforcement Powers) Amendment Bill that tackles illegal street racing passed its Third Reading in Parliament tonight.
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16 October, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today announced that he has agreed to New Zealand Post’s proposal to change mail delivery over the 2009/10 Christmas period.
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7 October, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce today released a discussion document on complementary measures the government is considering to facilitate the deployment of broadband infrastructure by local fibre companies and other telecommunications companies.
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6 October, 2009
The government has brought forward the start date of legislation aimed at tackling drugged driving to 1 November, a month earlier than previously planned.
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6 October, 2009
The Hon John Banks, Mayor of Auckland; Wayne McDonald, NZTA Regional Director Auckland and Northland; Steve Killeen, Northern General Manager Downer EDI Works, members of the construction team, other special guests, ladies and gentlemen:
Once again it gives me great pleasure to be able to celebrate the start of construction of another vital segment of Auckland’s motorway network as we move towards providing a world class transport system for the citizens of this dynamic and progressive city.
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5 October, 2009
The Government has today released the new ownership and operating model for metro commuter rail services in Auckland and Wellington.
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2 October, 2009
Work towards the realignment of the Matahorua Gorge between Napier and Gisborne has commenced today - nine months earlier than originally scheduled - thanks to an additional $142.5 million in funding announced in February as part of the government's Jobs and Growth plan.
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1 October, 2009
Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce says the government is considering a proposal to change mail delivery over the 2009/10 Christmas period, subject to feedback from the public.
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30 September, 2009
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says increases in fuel excise duty (FED) and Road User Charges (RUC) which come into force tomorrow will bring benefits to all New Zealanders through better roading and public transport networks.
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