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ACC Minister Maryan Street is today wishing New Zealanders a happy Christmas break, but reminding them to take care while relaxing and enjoying themselves.
- Maryan Street
- ACC
Defence Minister Phil Goff has asked the New Zealand Defence Force and the Ministry of Defence to begin an independent review of the acquisition and introduction into service of HMNZS Canterbury.
- Phil Goff
- Defence
Defence Minister Phil Goff has today made public 12 audit reports evaluating New Zealand Defence Force and Ministry of Defence functions and acquisition projects.
- Phil Goff
- Defence
Cabinet has agreed to spend $129 million to develop key infrastructure at Ohakea Air Force Base and other infrastructure upgrades, Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today.
- Phil Goff
- Defence
Education Minister Chris Carter today announced the settlement of the Area School Teachers’ Collective Agreement.
- Chris Carter
- Education
A move by the Department of Internal Affairs to a more environmentally-friendly choice of car will mean more savings for taxpayers over time, Climate Change Minister David Parker says.
- David Parker
- Climate Change Issues
The export of livestock (sheep, cattle, deer and goats) for slaughter will be prohibited unless the risks to New Zealand’s reputation as a responsible exporter can be adequately managed.
- Jim Anderton
- Agriculture
As the summer holidays approach, employers and workers were reminded today of four weeks paid annual leave and compensation for working public holidays that have been introduced by the Labour-led g
- Trevor Mallard
- Labour
Labour Minister Trevor Mallard today announced an increase in the minimum wage to $12 an hour from next April for about 140,000 workers aged 16 and over around New Zealand.
- Trevor Mallard
- Labour
The Government will in the New Year appoint an expert panel to review outstanding electoral issues following passing of the Electoral Finance Act 2007, says Justice Minister Annette King.
- Annette King
- Justice
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Jim Anderton is urging farmers to ensure they have contingency plans in place for potential drought conditions in the New Year.
- Jim Anderton
- Agriculture
The government is confident about Industrial Research Ltd’s (IRL) future following today’s signing of a commercial agreement with General Cable Asia Pacific, and the government’s
- Pete Hodgson
- Research, Science and Technology
Most employers will pay less in ACC levies next year, while there will be some increases for workers and motorists, says ACC Minister Maryan Street.
- Maryan Street
- ACC
Climate Change Minister David Parker says it’s churlish to criticise the Department of Internal Affairs for taking steps towards sustainability.
- David Parker
- Climate Change Issues
Housing Minister Maryan Street today announced the re-appointment of three members of the Housing New Zealand Corporation board.
- Maryan Street
- Housing
Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor today welcomed the public discussion around screening for prostate cancer.
- Damien O'Connor
- Health
The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Hon David Cunliffe, welcomed the successful conclusion today of the auction for spectrum rights in the 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz bands.
- David Cunliffe
- Communications and Information Technology
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe advises that he has received Telecom’s Amended Separation Plan.
- David Cunliffe
- Communications and Information Technology
Associate Minister of Immigration Shane Jones is in the Marlborough-Nelson region today to find out first hand from industry and Pacific representatives, how the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE)
- Luamanuvao Laban
- Pacific Island Affairs
Papakura District Court will reopen for jury trials from early 2008, Courts Minister Rick Barker announced today.
- Rick Barker
- Courts
Legislation to better support and guide the work of police has been introduced to Parliament, Police Minister Annette King announced today.
- Annette King
- Police
I want to address this debate because I represent the only party in this House that did not breach the electoral expenditure rules and laws at the last election.
- Jim Anderton
- Tertiary Education
I am pleased to be here today to officially launch the country’s largest aviation training network.
- Harry Duynhoven
- Transport Safety