13 November, 2009
Police Minister Judith Collins and Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today congratulated the Police and Customs Service for the interception of a major shipment of methamphetamine this week.
Read full release >>11 November, 2009
Government Departments, State-Owned Enterprises and Crown entities have been advised what values the Government expects to be considered when Crown land is being disposed of.
Read full release >>11 November, 2009
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says the introduction of the National Multiple-Use Approval service meets the Government's promise to cut red tape and to reduce compliance costs in the building sector.
Read full release >>11 November, 2009
"New Zealanders travelling on selected Air New Zealand flights to Los Angeles will shortly have an improved travel experience as a result of a joint project between U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the New Zealand Customs Service, and Air New Zealand." says Minister of Customs Maurice Williamson.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
An omnibus Bill that amends the Customs and Excise Act 1996, the Tariff Act 1988 and makes consequential amendments to the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985, the Finance Act 1993 (No 2), and the Finance Act 1995 (No 2) had its first reading in Parliament today.
Read full release >>17 September, 2009
"The determination of the New Zealand Geographic Board to accept a proposal by Te Rūnanga o Tupoho that Wanganui city be spelt 'Whanganui' will be referred to me as the Minister for Land Information for final decision.
Read full release >>1 September, 2009
Small Business Minister, Maurice Williamson, has today released the 2009 “SMEs in New Zealand: Structure and Dynamics” report which reconfirms the strong contribution made to the New Zealand economy by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Read full release >>31 August, 2009
Today I met again with the Auckland, Wellington, North Shore, Tauranga, Christchurch and Waitakere Mayors to further our discussions on finding a solution to the leaky homes issue. They represent the six most affected Councils.
Read full release >>27 August, 2009
Thank you all for the time and cost you’ve incurred coming here today for this briefing.
Read full speech >>27 August, 2009
Consumers will have greater confidence in the competence of builders and so the quality of new homes under a package of measures unveiled today.
Read full release >>26 August, 2009
The new direction for Crown pastoral land strikes a balance between economic use and environmental and cultural values, say Agriculture Minister David Carter and Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson.
Read full release >>21 August, 2009
The Crown is to seek clarification from the High Court of the Land Valuation Tribunal's decision on the Minaret Station rent case.
Read full release >>20 August, 2009
Today's announcement by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on the installation of SmartGate will make it simpler and more efficient to cross the Tasman, says Customs Minister Maurice Williamson.
Read full release >>17 August, 2009
Today I met with the Mayors of Auckland, Wellington, North Shore, Tauranga, Christchurch and Waitakere to discuss the leaky homes issue. These Mayors represent the six most affected Councils.
Read full release >>29 July, 2009
A Bill which will speed-up the building consent process and reduce costs, is set to become law after completing its passage through Parliament.
Read full release >>24 July, 2009
The Minister for Building and Construction, Maurice Williamson, has welcomed the release of the Building and Construction Sector Taskforce reports at the Building and Construction Sector Forum in Auckland today.
Read full release >>17 July, 2009
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson, has recognised Auckland Customs officer Brian Morrison's 50 years of service to New Zealand.
Read full release >>16 July, 2009
Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me to speak at your annual meeting. It's a pleasure to be here.
Read full speech >>3 July, 2009
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced four appointments to the Electrical Workers Registration Board.
Read full release >>22 June, 2009
I hope to meet more of you this evening while taking the opportunity to outline what the Government is doing to help lift the building and construction sector out of recession.
Read full speech >>16 June, 2009
The current economic climate has brought difficulties for the retirement villages sector but under the guidance of the Retirement Villages Association and others, supported by this government, operators should be confident of a healthy future.
Read full speech >>4 June, 2009
Good evening everyone. I am delighted to be here to both acknowledge Dianne Macaskill, the Chief Archivist and Chief Executive of Archives New Zealand and to launch the new National Register of Archives and Manuscripts.
Read full speech >>3 June, 2009
I am pleased to be here tonight to launch the IPENZ coolstore engineering design guide.
Read full speech >>7 May, 2009
I value every opportunity I get to meet Federation members because it’s a chance to get to know first-hand the issues confronting you and your businesses as you attempt to tough-out the current economic climate.
Read full speech >>6 May, 2009
Today my talk will cover three areas: Energy supply; Simplifying regulation and allowing informed decision making; Homes of the future
Read full speech >>16 April, 2009
You meet during a very difficult time and the challenges you face should not be underestimated. The fortunes of the New Zealand economy are bound up with the fortunes of the building sector. When you are prospering we know New Zealand must be too. But of course the reverse is also true as recent experience has shown.
Read full speech >>6 April, 2009
Steel framing is a small but growing alternative to wood. It has obvious benefits - its strength and durability for a start. Competition is good for all of us. It gives consumers greater choice and can reduce prices and that must be a good thing. I want your businesses to grow so that the consumer can have that choice.
Read full speech >>6 April, 2009
Let me say at the start that I acknowledge the role you play in helping to ensure buildings are safe, healthy and fit for purpose. Everyone has an interest in seeing the building sector prosper so that it delivers what New Zealanders want - quality, good value homes and buildings. This cannot be achieved without well-trained, experienced building professionals making timely and good quality decisions
Read full speech >>4 April, 2009
New Zealand is a world leader in earthquake-prone building design. That’s in part due to its geographical and geological location but it’s also due to the skill and ingenuity of its engineers, designers and builders
Read full speech >>31 March, 2009
I was excited when I first heard a competition was being organised for innovative designs for an affordable home. I thought it was a great idea and I have to say that when I saw the entries a few weeks ago I wasn’t disappointed. I was blown away by the quality of the work.
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