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Health Minister Tony Ryall says today's report from the Auditor General's Office on certification and monitoring of rest homes identifies long standing shortcomings that the new Government began ad

  • Tony Ryall
  • Health

Agriculture Minister David Carter is disappointed that a threat of legal action by the Pork Industry Board has delayed the release of a new code of welfare for pigs.

  • David Carter
  • Agriculture

NZ On Air Platinum Fund announcements have delivered on the Government's promise of high quality broadcasting content, says Broadcasting Minister, Jonathan Coleman.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Broadcasting

The Community Response Fund is delivering more support to critical social services groups with nearly $11 million being rolled out in the latest funding round.

  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment

A panel of four experts has been chosen to consider applications to the Marine Energy Deployment Fund, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.

  • Gerry Brownlee
  • Energy and Resources

The income threshold at which New Zealand-based borrowers must begin repaying their student loans will remain at $19,084 for the 2010-11 tax year, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.

  • Peter Dunne
  • Revenue

Dunne: Tax crucial to capital markets reform

  • Peter Dunne
  • Revenue

The Government will consider the recommendations of the Capital Market Development Taskforce's final report as a matter of priority, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.

  • Simon Power
  • Commerce

Enrolled nurses will be able to take on more skilled work supporting registered nurses under changes announced by the Nursing Council.

  • Tony Ryall
  • Health

Education Minister Anne Tolley says immediate action is needed to help New Zealand's youngest students, following the release of an alarming report by the Education Review Office (ERO).

  • Anne Tolley
  • Education
  • Education Review Office

The Electricity Industry Bill, containing major reforms to New Zealand's electricity system, received its first reading in Parliament tonight.

  • Gerry Brownlee
  • Energy and Resources

A bill that requires corporate trustees and certain statutory supervisors to be licensed was introduced to Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.

  • Simon Power
  • Commerce

He kaitiaki tātou katoa

Four million guardians - this is the way we should be thinking about New Zealand's fisheries this summer.

  • Phil Heatley
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture

Housing Minister Phil Heatley is wishing all Housing New Zealand Corporation tenants a happy holiday, and is also offering them every opportunity to seek assistance if they have any difficulty mana

  • Phil Heatley
  • Housing

The Government's firm focus in 2010 will be achieving higher economic growth and giving businesses the confidence to invest and create jobs, Finance Minister Bill English says.

  • Bill English
  • Finance

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the green light for the development of Transmission Gully, which will be the largest single project in the Wellington Road of National Significance.&nbs

  • Steven Joyce
  • Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the announcement of the NZ Transport Agency's preferred corridor for the upgrade of State Highway 1 along the Kapiti Coast.

  • Steven Joyce
  • Transport

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has joined the NZ Transport Agency in unveiling plans for a $2.2 billion strategic upgrade of State Highway 1 from Wellington Airport to Levin, including Transmissio

  • Steven Joyce
  • Transport

Veterans Affairs Minister Judith Collins today announced changes to the travel concessions for severely disabled war veterans, to make the system legally compliant and fairer to veterans.

  • Judith Collins
  • Veterans' Affairs

A new programme for measuring changes in the labour market was launched today by Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment

Prime Minister John Key has released details of next month's visit by Prince William.

  • John Key
  • Prime Minister

Debt issuers, including finance companies dealing with moratoria, will face tougher measures from 31 January next year, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.

  • Simon Power
  • Commerce

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne is delighted that the Public Service is getting behind the new payroll giving scheme that offers staff the chance to donate to charities.

  • Peter Dunne
  • Revenue

Agriculture Minister David Carter has today released a consultation document on the upcoming expiry of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (DIRA).

  • David Carter
  • Agriculture