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  • IPONZ hits online registration milestone

    Commerce Minister Craig Foss has congratulated the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) on its world-leading online registration system.

    “This new system is the best in the world. It removes the need for paper filing, cuts down on processing times, reduces compliance burdens and introduces much greater capabilities for Kiwi entrepreneurs,” says Mr Foss.

    More than 4520 trade mark applications and 365 design applications have been lodged since the site went live three months ago.

  • Korea, Australia and NZ to discuss digital futures

    Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams tomorrow travels to Seoul for the 2012 Korea Australia and New Zealand (KANZ) Summit, and the World Information and Communications Summit.

    The summits, in Seoul from May 14-16, bring together Government, industry, research and policy representatives to share insights into their experiences in broadband and to explore joint ventures and research partnerships.

  • NZ ETS on track says Government

    New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) is working well overall, says Climate Change Issues Minister Tim Groser.

    Speaking at the opening of a carbon sink forest in Marlborough owned by NZ Carbon Farming, Mr Groser says that the NZ ETS was creating the desired shift towards renewable energy and investment in forestry. There were also early signs that business was factoring the scheme into its longer-term investment decisions.

  • Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand Conference

    I would like to begin by thanking the President of Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders, Willie van Heusden, for inviting me to speak at your annual conference. I’m delighted to be here and to be able to speak to a theme of considerable personal and professional interest to me – namely whether or not Intra-Asia is our trading future.

  • Govt to take stand on cyber-bullying

    Justice Minister Judith Collins has asked the Law Commission to fast-track its recommendations for reducing the harm caused by cyber-bullying.

    Ms Collins says the Government is extremely concerned about the growing incidence of this abhorrent bullying and the devastating effects it can have on young people.

    “Young people’s lives are increasingly enmeshed in social media and they are particularly at risk from the significant harm that can be caused by cyber-bullying.”

  • Budget 2012: Environmental programme benefits schools

    Budget 2012 will provide $7.6 million over the next four years for an education programme that gives schools and children a hands-on approach to looking after the environment, Environment Minister Amy Adams and Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples announced today.

    Enviroschools and Te Aho Tu Roa (the Maori immersion approach) encourage children, their schools and their families to think and act sustainably – at school, at home and in everyday life.

  • Housing fund to help people in greatest need

    People with social housing needs, including low-income, vulnerable families, are to benefit from funding administered by the Social Housing Unit (SHU).

    Housing Minister Phil Heatley has announced the first tranche of funding from the Niche segment of the $37.35 million Social Housing Fund.

    “This is tightly targeted funding that is carefully managed by non-government housing providers who are in a position to direct the benefit straight to people in real need,” he said.

  • Draft education renewal programme for greater Christchurch released

    The Education and Tertiary Education Ministers have today released a draft programme to guide the renewal of the education network in greater Christchurch following the Canterbury earthquakes.

    “Directions for Education Renewal in Greater Christchurch” is the result of several months of engagement with education leaders, teachers, young people, business leaders, stakeholders, and Ngai Tahu.

    It outlines a number of proposals which could change the way education is delivered in the greater Christchurch area.

  • Changes to immigration family policies confirmed

    New immigration family policies will help New Zealand attract and retain skilled migrants, and ensure that their family members can settle well and are self-sufficient, says Immigration Minister Nathan Guy.

    "We are making changes to give priority to migrants who can make a real contribution to New Zealand. Overall we expect these changes will eventually save the taxpayer around $40 million a year.

  • Budget 2012: Taking on rheumatic fever

    The Government’s campaign to stamp out a third world disease reached Porirua today with a new school throat swabbing programme - part of a $24 million five-year campaign to reduce rheumatic fever.

    Launching the expanded throat swabbing programme at Holy Family School in Porirua with Prime Minister John Key, Associate Health Minister and Māori Party co-leader Tariana Turia said the Government was determined to significantly reduce this serious disease.

  • Network for Learning a step closer

    Education Minister, Hekia Parata, today announced that the Ministry of Education is seeking a network services provider for the Network for Learning, an online network that will enable improved access to education resources for learners.

    Suppliers are being asked to present innovative proposals to deliver network services such as internet access, firewalling, filtering and network helpdesk services.

    Ms Parata says that the Government wants to ensure the Network for Learning can deliver a cost-effective solution for schools.

  • Disciplined Budget will rein in deficit

    The Budget later this month will confirm the path back to surplus in 2014/15, despite lower than forecast tax revenue in the Government financial statements in the nine months to 31 March, Finance Minister Bill English says.

    Core Crown tax revenue was $1.6 billion below the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update forecast and overall revenue was lower by $1.8 billion. However this was offset by lower core Crown expenses of about $1.8 billion.

  • Govt to save $60 million on mobile voice and data

    The government is expected to save around $60 million over the next five years after signing all-of-government procurement contracts for mobile voice and data services, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

    The new contracts are part of a public-sector wide Government Procurement Reform Programme aimed at making government buying as efficient as possible and reducing costs. It includes all public sector agencies, councils and up to 2500 schools.

  • Fewer New Zealanders on welfare

    The number of people on benefits has fallen to the lowest level since July 2009 says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

    There are now 320,954 people on benefits, down by 2,000 in the last month, representing around 12 per cent of working age New Zealanders.

    There are 58,000 people on Sickness Benefits and 99,000 sole parents on the Domestic Purposes Benefit.

    “It is pleasing to see the number of people on Unemployment Benefits has fallen in the past month to 51,422,” says Mrs Bennett.

  • NZ Budget 2012: Extra funding for welfare reforms

    The Budget this month will provide $287.5 million over the next four years for the first phase of the Government’s welfare reforms to help more New Zealanders into work, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says.

    This includes $81.5 million of additional up-front funding, with the remainder reprioritised funding from within Social Development.

    The second phase of reforms will be funded in Budget 2013. The entire welfare package is expected to cost at least $520 million and it will save $1 billion over four years.

  • Govt welcomes Transmission Gully draft decision

    Acting Transport Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed the draft approval of Transmission Gully by an independent Board of Inquiry under the Government’s national consenting process with the Environmental Protection Authority.

    “The Board of Inquiry's draft decision to approve the regulatory consents applications for the nearly $1 billion Transmission Gully project is a very good step forward,” Mr Joyce says.

  • Dunne launches new IRD app

    Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today launched Inland Revenue’s new mobile web application that will allow people to manage more of their tax and social policy entitlements on the move.

    “The app will offer a faster and simpler service for accessing and maintaining contact details and viewing account information,” he said.

  • NZ, Canada sign new double tax agreement

    New Zealand and Canada this morning signed a new double tax agreement (DTA) to replace their 1980 treaty.

    The updated agreement was signed at Parliament by Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Ed Fast, and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne.

    Mr Dunne said the agreement will help New Zealand-based businesses compete in Canada and make New Zealand a more attractive place to invest in.

  • HLFS underlines gradual job growth

    The Household Labour Force Survey released today underlines the gradual, steady growth in the number of jobs, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.

    The HLFS for March 2012 shows an increase in the number of people employed with 9000 new jobs in the quarter, the highest labour force participation rate in three years, but also the unemployment rate lifting from 6.4 per cent to 6.7 per cent.

  • Government launches new share offers website

    The Government has today launched a website to provide New Zealanders with information about the Government’s mixed ownership programme.

    State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall says the new website, www.governmentshareoffers.govt.nz, will give New Zealanders factual information about the proposal to sell up to 49 per cent of four State Owned Enterprises - Mighty River Power, Genesis Energy, Meridian, Solid Energy, and a further stake in Air New Zealand.

  • Food & beverage report highlights real opportunities

    Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed a new report that provides wide-ranging insights into the food and beverage industry.

    “The Food and Beverage Information Project’s Industry Snapshot is the definitive outline of the state of the industry in New Zealand,” Mr Joyce says.

  • Bill will bring consumer protection measures

    Consumer protection measures for New Zealanders building or renovating their homes are closer after Building Amendment Bill (No 4) passed its first reading in Parliament yesterday.

    The Bill is the companion to the Building Amendment Act 2012 which came into force on 13 March 2012. It provides a range of measures designed to help consumers hold building practitioners to account.

  • Workplace safety to get funding boost

    Workplace health and safety will get a $37 million boost over the next four years, Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson has announced.

    In addition, Ms Wilkinson has ordered a full review of New Zealand’s health and safety system by an independent taskforce to ensure it is fit-for-purpose.

    “Too many New Zealanders are injured or killed at work. People have a right to know that when they leave for work in the morning, they will be coming home safe and well at the end of the day,” Ms Wilkinson says.

  • Improving productivity in the public health service

    A new toolkit to assist district health boards to further reduce waiting times and improve the quality of elective surgery has been launched by Health Minister Tony Ryall.

    “District health boards have been making great progress increasing elective surgery for patients performing 27,000 more operations now compared to numbers in 2008. But there’s still room for improvement.

    “Elective surgery, such as hip and other joint operations, cataracts and grommets, improves the quality of a person’s life by relieving pain and restoring ability.

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