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Govt moves on taxpayer financial relief, loopholes, compliance costs
- Michael Cullen
- Revenue
The government is to make it easier for New Zealand employers to attract highly skilled and talented people from overseas to help boost New Zealand’s economic development.
- Lianne Dalziel
- Immigration
Foreign Minister Phil Goff said he was shocked by the latest suicide bombing in Israel which he has described as an appalling tragedy.
- Phil Goff
- Foreign Affairs and Trade
Health Minister Annette King says National Party health spokesperson Roger Sowry has it wrong again in accusing her of trying to muzzle District Health Board members.
- Annette King
- Health
Cabinet minister Pete Hodgson today announced further Government initiatives to maximise the benefits for New Zealand from the forthcoming release of The Lord of the Rings movies.
- Pete Hodgson
- Foreign Affairs and Trade
Legislation to significantly reshape New Zealand’s tertiary education system was tabled in Parliament today.
- Steve Maharey
- Education
Health Minister Annette King says National Party health spokesperson Roger Sowry has it wrong again in accusing her of trying to muzzle District Health Board members.
- Annette King
- Health
New Government legislation tabled in Parliament today abolishes the work test for sole parents on the Domestic Purposes and Widows Benefits.
- Steve Maharey
- Social Development and Employment
The Greens’ abstention on the re-purchase of Air New Zealand and secure Superannuation emphasises the difference the Alliance makes in Government, Alliance leader and deputy Prime Minister Jim Anderton says.
- Jim Anderton
- Deputy Prime Minister
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia said tonight’s annual Moana Pacific Maori Sports Awards is an awesome opportunity to showcase world class Maori talent.
- Parekura Horomia
- Maori Affairs
Health Minister Annette King says a commitment to quality throughout the public health system is the best way of minimising adverse outcomes for patients.
- Annette King
- Health
Mäori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia is welcoming today’s release of Te Ohu Kaimoana’s discussion document, He Anga Mua, on possible allocation models of the Mäori Commercial fisheries assets.
- Parekura Horomia
- Maori Affairs
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia said Independent Newspaper Ltd (INL) Scholarships to encourage more Maori into journalism is timely and needs to be commended.
- Parekura Horomia
- Maori Affairs
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today endorsed the appointment of John Palmer as Air New Zealand Chairman saying he had the right skills for the job.
- Michael Cullen
- Finance
Friday, 30 November 2001Media Statement
Appointment of High Court Judge
- Margaret Wilson
- Attorney-General
After a year of income related rents approximately 53,000 low income families are enjoying the benefits, Housing Minister Mark Gosche said today.
- Mark Gosche
- Housing
Health Minister Annette King says she is deeply concerned that the welfare of patients should be the primary consideration during planned industrial action in Canterbury.
- Annette King
- Health
Health Minister Annette King says a commitment to quality throughout the public health system is the best way of minimising adverse outcomes for patients.
- Annette King
- Health
Health Minister Annette King says she is deeply concerned that the welfare of patients should be the primary consideration during planned industrial action in Canterbury.
- Parekura Horomia
- Social Development and Employment
Health Minister Annette King says she is delighted the current international situation will not stop the 13th Commonwealth Health Ministers' Meeting (13CHMM) in Christchurch from going ahead.
- Annette King
- Health
Thursday, 29 November 2001Media Statement
Appointment of Crown Solicitor for Tasman
- Margaret Wilson
- Attorney-General
Thursday, 29 November 2001Media Statement
Resignation of Ms Susan Bathgate
Labour Minister Margaret Wilson said today she had received the resignation of Ms Susan Bathgate from the Employment Relations Authority.
- Margaret Wilson
- Labour
New Zealand is sending 9 observers to monitor the general election in Solomon Islands on 5 December said Foreign Minister Phil Goff.
- Phil Goff
- Foreign Affairs and Trade
More jobs and stronger regions will result from New Zealand’s first regional development conference in 31 years, says Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton.
- Jim Anderton
- Industry and Regional Development