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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