Working Differently Within Existing Baselines: State Sector Shakeup
The Government has agreed to:• amalgamate the New Zealand Food Safety Authority back into the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
• amalgamate Archives New Zealand and the National Library into the Department of Internal Affairs, and
• amalgamate the Foundation for Research Science and Technology into the Ministry of Research Science and Technology.The package also includes non-structural changes to lift the performance of State sector agencies and ensure agencies are working together to strengthen cross sector arrangements. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00399.htm

ALSO:

Minister welcomes state sector changes [2]

Improving the science system [3]

Shuffling deck chairs will not improve services [4]

Ryall makes a lie of National’s front line promise [5]

Consumer protection consumed by Ryall’s merger [6]

Statement by DIA, Archives & National Library CEOs [7]

Govt needs to spell out plan for public service [8]

Amalgamation of agencies “eminently sensible" [9]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00402.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00400.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00409.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00411.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00417.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00408.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00415.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1003/S00075.htm [9]

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NZ POLITICS

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Questions and Answers - 25 March 2010 [2]

Today In Parliament 25.03.10 [3]

Questions and Answers - 24 March 2010 [4]

Today In Parliament 24.03.10 [5]

Questions and Answers - 23 Mar 2010 [6]

Today In Parliament 23.03.10 [7]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00421.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00284.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00384.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00275.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00366.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00263.htm [7]

Education: Sharples 'Used To Be' Against Standards
The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa is challenging the Associate Education Minister to explain why he is ignoring the 80 percent of Maori children who will be affected by the government’s untrialled National Standards policy. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1003/S00124.htm

Balancing... 27% Hike In Quota For Critically Endangered Fish
The New Zealand Government today signed a death warrant for the southern bluefin tuna, by increasing the catch in the race for the last of the species, says Greenpeace. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00421.htm

ALSO:

Quota hike for endangered tuna appalling [2]

Minister wrong on bluefin tuna, crayfish [3]

Govt decisions reflect responsible management [4]

Racing for the last fish [5]

Government Pushing Bluefin Tuna To Extinction [6]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00422.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00423.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00712.htm [4]

[5] - http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2010/03/racing-for-last-fish.html" target="_blank [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00301.htm [6]

Pryor Appointments: Chief Families Commissioner Resigns
"It is with considerable regret that today’s announcement of my resignation has been received in some quarters with inaccurate speculation as to what are my personal reasons for leaving the Families Commission." More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00399.htm

ALSO:

Dr Pryor’s contribution to whanau outstanding [2]

Call for Minister of Families in Government [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00406.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00417.htm [3]

Chief Families Commissioner resigns
- More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/politics/34314.html

ALSO:

Chief Commissioner to chair international body [2]

Minister congratulates Human Rights Commissioner [3]

McKay will help build links with business [4]

Corporate appointment will fuel suspicions [5]

Auckland Supercity: Interim CEO announced [6]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00426.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00413.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00411.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00418.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/34341.html [6]

MMP Referendum: Bill Introduced - No Spending Limits
The MMP referendum needs campaign spending caps, said the Green Party today. “Campaign spending limits are needed to ensure that the MMP referendum is a battle of ideas not a battle of money,” said Russel Norman, Green Party Co-Leader. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00397.htm

ALSO:

Kick-starting Kiwi democracy: Abandon MMP [2]

Harawira: Electoral Reform Committee [3]

Some "analysis" [4]

Legal Beagle: MMP or Not MMP [5]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00376.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00414.htm [3]

[4] - http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2010/03/some-analysis.html" target="_blank [4]

[5] - http://publicaddress.net/default,6542.sm" target="_blank [5]

Gordon Campbell: On Missing Jackson Film Review, And The Benefit Policy
The government is more than willing to stigmatize all beneficiaries. Even though the vast majority are struggling to survive a situation of rising unemployment and a jobless recovery, and an economy that cannot provide jobs for those genuinely seeking work. More »[1]

[1] - http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/25/on-the-jackson-film-review-and-benefit-policy/

ALSO:

Will a kick in the pants work? [2]

Welfare Reforms Scream Discrimination [3]

Changes To Benefit Entitlements [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00431.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00416.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00277.htm [4]

Mining: Greens Not Reassured
“It was telling in the House yesterday, when John Key promised no open cast mining for Coromandel, that he failed to mention Paparoa,” Mr Hague said. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00395.htm

ALSO:

National’s comedy act on mining continues [2]

Backlash over mining plans forces Govt rethink [3]

OnPoint: Dear Gerry [4]

Conservation Mining Announcement [5]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00410.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/business/34325.html [3]

[4] - http://publicaddress.net/default,6543.sm#post6543" target="_blank [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00257.htm [5]

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Statistics: Crude Oil Pushes February Imports Up
Merchandise imports rose $37 million (1.3 percent) to $3.0 billion in February 2010 compared with February 2009, due to crude oil shipments, Statistics New Zealand said today. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00729.htm

ALSO:

Figures Highlight NZ's Productivity Crisis [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00734.htm [2]

Scoop Business: Hamburger To Go, Says Telecom
Telecom Corp.’s so-called Mr XT, Paul Hamburger, who led the retail mobile operation for the country’s largest phone company, will leave the company in July. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/25/hamburger-to-go-says-telecom/

Hadda Beetle: And Will Continue Having A Beetle
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) announced today that eradication of the Hadda beetle would not be feasible. Investigations have found the beetle is widespread across central Auckland and the maturity of the beetles indicates that it may have been in New Zealand since 2006. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1003/S00072.htm

GDP: Manufacturing Boosts New Zealand Economy
New Zealand's gross domestic product (GDP), the official measure of economic growth, was up 0.8 percent in the December 2009 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00687.htm

ALSO:

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed after GDP; HLG falls [2]

Recovery strengthens but challenges remain [3]

All New Zealanders must get their fair share [4]

Growth great but current quarter looks weak [5]

Growth great but current quarter looks weak [6]

Solid increase in GDP good, but lack of investment [7]

Manufacturing growth jobless - EPMU [8]

GDP up 0.8 percent - but is it significant? [9]

Natural Dairy seeks consent to buy Crafar farms [10]

Key Govt oversees loss of economic sovereignty [11]

Chinese investment into New Zealand dairy industry [12]

Greens criticise China bid for Crafar Farms [13]

[2] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/25/market-close-nz-shares-mixed-after-gdp-hlg-falls/ [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00389.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00408.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00689.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00689.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00694.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00706.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/business/34351.html [9]

[10] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/24/natural-dairy-seeks-consent-to-buy-crafar-farms/ [10]

[11] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00386.htm [11]

[12] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00675.htm [12]

[13] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/business/34304.html [13]

Govt relaxed over Chinese dairy buy-up
- More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/business/34326.html

Brains: University Congratulates 'World Class' Scientist
The University of Auckland is delighted that neuroscientist Professor Richard Faull has been named Supreme Winner at the 2010 World Class New Zealand Awards. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1003/S00073.htm

GE Research: AgResearch Wins Appeal On Cows
The prospect of ERMA approvals for GE animals “indefinitely and anywhere” is unacceptable to most New Zealanders and requires an appeal to the Supreme Court. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00366.htm

ALSO:

Massey scientist named Biotechnologist of the Year [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1003/S00109.htm [2]

Scoop Business: Current Account Deficit Stays Low
New Zealand’s deficit on current account with the rest of the world remained at historically low levels for the year to December, although there was a dramatic swing as foreign-owned banks’ tax avoidance settlements washed through the balance of payments statistics. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/24/current-account-deficit-stays-low/

ALSO:

Fonterra reiterates milk forecast as sales slip [2]

[2] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/24/fonterra-reiterates-milk-forecast-as-sales-slip/ [2]

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COMMENT

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Obama’s Health Plan: The Continuing Battle
Modest gains in health tend to look miraculous in American political theatre. President Barack Obama has every reason to be relieved, at least for the moment. Health care, the poisoned chalice of many a Presidential administration, has not, as yet, polluted... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00286.htm

ALSO:

Obama signs Health Care Bill [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00282.htm [2]

John Minto: Domebusters Provide Better Security Than The SAS
It’s disappointing that despite the events of last week most New Zealanders wouldn’t know of Katharine Gun. I’m not aware of her name appearing anywhere in mainstream newspapers or radio and yet she gave crucial evidence in the Wellington District ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00278.htm

ALSO:

Ploughshares Trial Closes [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00217.htm [2]

Gordon Campbell: On The Missing-In-Action Jackson Film Review, And The New Benefit Policy
I know Peter Jackson is a busy guy, but where oh where is his review of the New Zealand Film Commission? There was no hard and fast deadline for this document but… just before Christmas... More »[1]

[1] - http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/25/on-the-jackson-film-review-and-benefit-policy/

Paul Buchanan: A Corporate Makeover For The NZSIS
Paul Buchanan analyses the recent annual report of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, unearths some surprising covert additions, and writes: it represents the latest statement of the corporate reform project at work within the NZSIS... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00281.htm

Bailing Out The Greeks: The Revolt In The Eurozone
Financial woes have a habit of spoiling summit parties. The European Commission is now in an ongoing debate as to whether its meeting should be used to come to an arrangement co-ordinating package loans to assist Greece out of its deepening financial hole. ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00243.htm

Martin LeFevre: The Last Pope? Part Two
- The church that Jesus supposedly formed by telling his disciple Peter, “thou art Peter, and upon this rock I build my church,” is rife with pedophiliac priests, cover-up cardinals, and a pusillanimous pope. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00271.htm

Uri Avnery: The Doomsday Weapon
IT IS already a commonplace to say that people who don’t learn from history are condemned to repeat their mistakes. Some 1942 years ago, the Jews in the province called Palaestina launched a revolt against the Roman Empire. In retrospect, this ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00262.htm

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Late Night Lulz: Thank God It's...Improv! Starts At Bats Friday
This show kicks-off our regular monthly shows at BATS where WIT's finest performers will weave together, from audiences suggestions, a delightful night of stories, songs and sagas. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00396.htm

ALSO:

Micetro [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00087.htm [2]

Gambling: Spend Down A Little In 2008/09
Statistics released today show New Zealanders’ gambling expenditure in 2008/09 decreased by less than one per cent on the previous year. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00407.htm

Power In Your Hands: Earth Hour "Encourages Better Energy Use Every Day"
Earth Hour is once a year, but energy savings can easily become a daily habit, according to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority’s chief executive Mike Underhill. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1003/S00074.htm

ALSO:

MP switches off for Earth Hour [2]

Meridian to mark Earth Hour [3]

What Are You Waiting For? [4]

Light Up The Country This Earth Hour, Say Libz [5]

Retro idea gets refit to help save the planet [6]

Boy has its NZ premiere in Auckland [7]

Full interview with Boy producer Ainsley Gardiner [8]

Taika Waititi's film Boy premieres in Auckland [9]

Boy - film review by Kate Rodger [10]

Boy [11]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00369.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00696.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00383.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00402.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00373.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/entertainment/34291.html [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/entertainment/34290.html [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/entertainment/34288.html [9]

[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/entertainment/34305.html [10]

[11] - http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/boy-2010?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NzOnScreen+%28NZ+on+Screen%29" target="_blank [11]

Scoop Review Of Books: Threatened Plants Of New Zealand
With one in 13 of New Zealand’s native plants threatened with extinction, the authors of a new book hope to make Kiwis more aware of their plight. More »[1]

[1] - http://books.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/23/book-on-nzs-threatened-plants/

Further Festivals: Dunedin Fringe Still Going Strong
After a successful first weekend with a number of sell-out shows, the 2010 Dunedin Fringe Festival programme has renewed itself for the final week. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00372.htm

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WORLD

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Funding Terrorism? Kiwis Fund Palestinian Resistance
Due to the generosity and support of progressive people in New Zealand for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and the Palestinian cause, the PFLP solidarity campaign are happy to announce the first transfer of funds. One Thousand ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00450.htm

China: IFJ Condemns Government Censorship
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is outraged by the latest round of censorship orders handed down by China’s Central Propaganda Department (CPD) on March 22, banning independent reporting on two major new stories. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00440.htm

Mining: Expending Mineral Revenue To Improve Livelihoods
National leaders from both Government and the Opposition are unified encourage direct beneficiaries of mineral revenues to prudently develop their own livelihoods. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00444.htm

ALSO:

PM Sikua Welcomes Re-Launch Of Gold Ridge Mine [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00445.htm [2]

Calls for Independence: Mass Arrested Continues In West Papua
Indonesia police arrested 26 people of West Papua who took part in a peaceful march demanding for referendum in Waena, Jayapura yesterday. 15 people were arrested and are now in police custody: More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00455.htm

United States: The President’s Health Care Bill
The President’s Bill puts American families and small business owners in control of their own health care. It brings greater accountability to health care by laying out commonsense rules of the road to keep premiums down and prevent insurance industry ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00404.htm

Yes We Can: Remarks By The President On Health Care
When I spoke here last winter, this nation was facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We were losing an average of 700,000 jobs per month. Credit was frozen. And our financial system was on the verge of collapse. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00403.htm

ALSO:

US Health Care Reform Hoop-La! [2]

Stateside: Healthcare legislation debate, Part 1 [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00238.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00244.htm [3]

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