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The instant biosecurity fine is to be doubled to $400 after the Biosecurity Amendment Bill passed its final reading in Parliament last night.

  • David Carter
  • Biosecurity

Justice Minister Simon Power says he is deeply concerned by the findings of Dame Margaret Bazley's review of the legal aid system and the Government will act very quickly on its recommendations.

  • Simon Power
  • Justice

The Remuneration Authority must now take into account adverse economic conditions when setting MPs salaries, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.

  • Kate Wilkinson
  • Labour
  • Bill English
  • Finance

A report on the value of increased pasture renewal shows that a further $1.6 billion could be injected into farmer incomes and the New Zealand economy, Agriculture Minister David Carter said today.

  • David Carter
  • Agriculture

Government is investing $10.8 million in a three-year programme to support teachers to use digital technology to boost student achievement, says Education Minister Anne Tolley.

  • Anne Tolley
  • Education

Police Minister Judith Collins is in Australia this week to discuss drugs strategies with her Australian counterparts.

  • Judith Collins
  • Police

The Government’s Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update next month will highlight the legacy of Labour's relentless spending increases over recent years, Finance Minister Bill English says.

  • Bill English
  • Finance

Private sector management of prisons will bring greater innovation, efficiency and cost effectiveness to the corrections system, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said. 

  • Judith Collins
  • Corrections

The Government's Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament today with the support of the Maori and United Future parties.

  • Nick Smith
  • Climate Change Issues

Minister of Consumer Affairs Heather Roy today released the National Consumer Survey 2009 - a survey of consumer awareness, experience and perceptions, and consumer legislation conducted from June-

  • Heather Roy
  • Consumer Affairs

Despite record levels of elective surgery earlier this year, there continues to be strong growth in the number of New Zealanders getting the operations they need.

  • Tony Ryall
  • Health

Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says White Ribbon Day is a time for New Zealanders to take a stand and speak out against violence towards women.

  • Pansy Wong
  • Women's Affairs

The Government's new Silver Fern visa will attract young highly skilled people to work long term in New Zealand, Minister of Immigration, Jonathan Coleman has announced today.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Immigration

New Zealand Justice Minister Simon Power and Australian Attorney-General Robert McClelland met today to discuss a new era of co-operation in dealing with trans-Tasman legal disputes.

  • Simon Power
  • Justice

People interested in the adventure tourism industry are being asked for their views on its safety and risk management practices as part of a nationwide review, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinso

  • Kate Wilkinson
  • Labour

From January 2010, superannuitants and veterans pensioners will be able to take their entitlement with them while travelling overseas.

  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment

Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced that Aorangi School in Christchurch  will close on 27 January 2010.

  • Anne Tolley
  • Education

A bill that clarifies the setting of the 10-year limit on storing human sperm, eggs, and embryos was introduced to Parliament today.

  • Simon Power
  • Justice

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
  • Social Development and Employment

The Minister of Broadcasting announced today the reappointment of Neil Walter as the chair of NZ On Air and Nicole Hoey as a member.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Broadcasting

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.

  • Pansy Wong
  • Women's Affairs

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.

  • Peter Dunne
  • Revenue

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.

  • Anne Tolley
  • Tertiary Education