Budget Confirms Commitment to Rebuilding Christchurch
Government spending an essential catalyst to attracting and retaining private sector investmentOverall the Government is doing a world-class job of an extremely complex and costly disaster recovery...
View ArticleCollaborative funding for online services
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:46 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Chris TremainMinister of Internal Affairs 16 May 2013Collaborative funding for online servicesThe Government is reprioritising...
View ArticleNew Zealand to sell stake in 2nd power company
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -; New Zealand will sell a minority stake in a second power company this year as part of a plan to balance its ...
View ArticleFitch keeps New Zealands AA ratings stable outlook after budget
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Ratings agency Fitch maintained New Zealand's AA ratings with a stable outlook on Thursday after the nation forecast better growth and a return to budget surplus in two years."We...
View ArticleMeridian Energy to be readied for partial sale
The Government is taking the next step in its share offer programme and preparing Meridian Energy for partial sale later this year, Finance Minister Bill English and State Owned Enterprises Minister...
View ArticleRD tax-break proposal to boost start-ups
Small, innovative businesses are set to benefit from proposed changes that will allow them to claim tax losses on research and development, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says. A public consultation...
View Article$100m for investing in warmer healthier homes
The Government is investing in a new three-year insulation programme, which will deliver warmer, drier and healthier homes to communities in most need, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says....
View ArticleReducing reoffending keeping communities safe
Budget 2013 supports the Government’s target of further reducing reoffending, leading to fewer victims of crime, and the redesign of electronically monitored bail, Corrections Minister Anne Tolley...
View ArticleIncreased investment in Māori language
Budget 2013 provides for new and increased funding for Maori language initiatives, Maori Affairs Minister and Associate of Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples says. This lays the foundation for the...
View Article$35.5m extra for diabetes and heart disease
New Zealanders with or at risk of developing diabetes and heart disease will benefit from a $35.5 million boost of new funding over four years, Health Minister Tony Ryall says. "Diabetes is one of our...
View Article$92m to pay family carers of disabled adults
The Government will provide $92 million over four years to pay carers who look after their own disabled adult family members with high or very high needs, Health Minister Tony Ryall says. This is in...
View Article$40m to boost international education
Budget 2013 invests $40 million over the next four years in marketing and promoting New Zealand’s international education industry, as the country targets doubling the value of international education...
View ArticleMicrofinance support for people on low incomes
The Government is supporting New Zealanders on low incomes with a suite of measures designed to help them become more independent. "We’re increasing funding for Budgeting Services, procuring whiteware...
View ArticleSchools $215m more for student achievement
Budget 2013 reinforces the Government’s commitment to schools with an extra $215 million over four years to further lift student achievement, Education Minister Hekia Parata says. As a result of the...
View ArticleAdditional $2.1b for Christchurch’s recovery
The Budget confirms a further $2.1 billion in funding for the Christchurch earthquake recovery, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says. With the total cost of the recovery...
View ArticleFinal inquiry into death to end suspicion and public concern
Eva Palairet as a young woman. Photo / Supplied The final inquiry into the death of a Wellington woman whose husband was initially charged with assisting her suicide has come to a close, putting an end...
View ArticleParole to be considered again for RSA getaway driver
Darnell Tupe has been recalled to prison. Photo / Glenn Jeffrey An accomplice in the triple RSA murders has been recalled to prison but will be considered for parole again next month. The Parole Board...
View ArticleOil heater explodes in Gisborne house
Photo / File / Thinkstock A family at a Gisborne house got a nasty fright when a column oil heater in a bedroom exploded, showering sparks and hot oil, and sending clouds of smoke through their home....
View ArticleSupreme Court allows appeal
Kim Dotcom. Photo / Norrie Montgomery The Supreme Court will decide whether Kim Dotcom's lawyers receive all the FBI investigation files before the internet mogul's extradition hearing. In a judgement...
View ArticleBudget 2013 Govt considers WoF for rental housing
Photo / File The Government is to look at setting up a 'warrant of fitness' for rental houses and reduce reliance on loan sharks by piloting a scheme to provide low- or no-interest loans for people on...
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