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Aorangi School to close

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:43:13 +1300

Anne Tolley | Education

Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that Aorangi School in Christchurch will close on 27 January 2010. "This has not been an easy decision to make, but after considering final submissi...

Ten-year storage limit on sperm, eggs, embryos clarified

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:18:18 +1300

Simon Power | Justice

A bill that clarifies the setting of the 10-year limit on storing human sperm, eggs, and embryos was introduced to Parliament today. "The Human Assisted Reproductive Technology (Storage) Amendment Bil...

Take a stand against violence toward women

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:15:31 +1300

Paula Bennett | Social Development and Employment

White Ribbon Day is a reminder we all need to take action against violence toward women, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment. Paula Bennett is urging New Zealanders from all walks ...

Reappointments to NZ On Air

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:25:35 +1300

Jonathan Coleman | Broadcasting

The Minister of Broadcasting announced today the reappointment of Neil Walter as the chair of NZ On Air and Nicole Hoey as a member. Neil Walter has been the chair since January 2007 and Nicole Hoey h...

Speak out and end violence against women

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:23:48 +1300

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says White Ribbon Day events throughout the country are a strong statement that violence against women will not be tolerated in New Zealand. On Wednesday November 2...

Dunne: Urgent measures to be added to taxation bill

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:22:53 +1300

Peter Dunne | Revenue

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today released a supplementary order paper that proposes the addition of urgent tax measures to the taxation bill that is nearing its final stages in Parliament. GST on i...

$8 million boost for high-performing polytechnics

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:21:31 +1300

Anne Tolley | Tertiary Education

Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that 12 polytechnics and institutes of technology are to provide up to 700 new student places following an $8 million funding boost. "This additio...

Govt announces $500m for Auckland's electric trains

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:19:21 +1300

Steven Joyce | Transport

The electrification of Auckland's rail system is one step closer today, with Cabinet approving funding of $500 million for the purchase of electric trains. Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the con...

Dunne: Minimum family tax credit rate to rise

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:03:11 +1300

Peter Dunne | Revenue

Low-income working families who are eligible for the minimum family tax credit will receive a small increase from 1 April next year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. "The minimum family t...

Dunne: FBT rate for low-interest loans down

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:02:06 +1300

Peter Dunne | Revenue

The prescribed rate used to calculate fringe benefit tax on low-interest, employment-related loans will fall from 6.41% to 6.00% from the quarter that began on 1 October, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne ...