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The process to streamline and simplify state sector ICT infrastructure is now underway, with the release today of a request for proposal document.

This has been welcomed by the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, and the Minister for Internal Affairs, Nathan Guy.

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has appointed Guy Royal, Garth Gallaway and Kate Davenport to the Film and Literature Board of Review.

The Board is an independent statutory appeal body which reviews decisions made by the Office of Film and Literature Classification. Publications covered include films, video recordings, DVDs, books, magazines and computer-based material.

“All three appointees have a broad range of experience and expertise which will help them in this important role,” says Mr Guy.

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Jack as Chief Censor.

Dr Jack has 26 years experience in the public service and significant legal expertise that includes working with the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993.

He is currently the Group Manager, Legal and Advisory Services at the New Zealand Customs Service and has worked for the New Zealand Police as Chief Legal Advisor.

“Dr Jack has a strong legal background and experience in dealing with law enforcement,” says Mr Guy.

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of new member Maggie Burrill and the reappointment of Tina Wehipeihana-Wilson to the Lottery Grants Board.

“Both candidates have a wide range of experience in both the private sector and their local communities which will serve them well,” says Mr Guy.

The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Graeme Reeves as Chief Gambling Commissioner and Lisa Hansen as a new Gambling Commissioner.

“Graeme Reeves from Wellington is a former MP with a wide range of business, legal and governance experience. He will be the Chief Gambling Commissioner after six years of experience on the Commission.

“Lisa Hansen from Wellington brings a strong legal background and public policy expertise to her new role as Commissioner.

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced $6,813,063 million in funding for 27 projects through the Lottery Communities Facilities Committee.

“A range of exciting projects around the country have received funding, helping to build or improve important community facilities.”

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Legislation to improve parts of the state sector has been welcomed by Nathan Guy, the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, the National Library and Internal Affairs.

The National Library of New Zealand (Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa) Amendment Act and the Public Records Amendment Act have passed their final readings in Parliament today, paving the way for the three departments to integrate on 1 February 2011.

“The integration of these three departments is an important step in delivering better public services more efficiently.

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Vicki Caisley to the Board of the New Zealand Fire Service Commission.

Ms Caisley is a self-employed contractor based in Auckland with extensive experience in human resource management, both in the private and public sectors.

“Ms Caisley brings a valuable range of skills and experience to the Board. Her experience includes assignments in organisations such as the Auckland District Health Board, Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd and Toyota Financial Services Ltd.”

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia has announced that the Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector will operate from the Department of Internal Affairs from 1 February next

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy and Minister of Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia have welcomed the Auditor-General's report on lottery and community grants, tabled today in Parliam

The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has welcomed the strong interest shown in the NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund, with 482 applications received totalling $70 million.

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced a major new framework for the government's use of information and communications technology (ICT) today.

The number of people using the igovt logon service has exceeded the 100,000 mark, with a huge boost coming from the Companies Office's use of the service, says Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan G

The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of thirteen new members to five Lottery distribution committees.

Internal Affairs Minister Hon Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Miranda Burdon to the Board of the Lotteries Commission.

The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced an extension to the deadline for applications from quake-affected areas to the New Zealand 2011 Festival Lottery Fund.

The Minister Responsible for the New Zealand Fire Service, Nathan Guy, has visited firefighters in Canterbury today to inspect the recovery work and thank them for their efforts over the last week.

A new bill to help combat identity fraud has been introduced to Parliament today in the name of Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy.

Public events as part of next year's nationwide Rugby World Cup festival will be supported by a new $9.5 million lotteries fund, Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully and Internal Affairs Ministe

$153 million in lottery funding will be pumped back into the community this year, the Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced today.

"I'm very pleased that the Lottery Grants Board has allocated the same amount of money for 2010/2011 as it did last year.

"The money raised from games like Lotto, Instant Kiwi and Daily Keno plays an enormous role in building stronger communities.

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan has announced three new appointments to the Film and Literature Board of Review today.

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has acknowledged the contribution of Chief Censor Bill Hastings, who will be taking up a new role as a District Court Judge and Chair of the Immigration and Pro

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has launched a valuable new resource to protect young people on the internet at Northland School in Wellington today.

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne have announced a new funding package and plans to tackle problem gambling today.