2006 Archive of Latest News
[ Last Updated 13 March 2007 ]
Anti-dumping duties on refrigerator-freezers and refrigerators from Korea and on washing machines from Korea ceased to be payable with effect from 10 June 2006. The anti-dumping duties ceased to be payable on that date because the goods were not subject to review and five years have passed since the duties were imposed.
Minister for Small Business Lianne Dalziel said a Ministry of Economic Development report provides further evidence of the important role that small to medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) play in the New Zealand economy.
The Ministry of Economic Development has revised the way it calculates petrol and diesel price margins, which are published weekly on its website.
Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard is keen to hear the views of business people and others interested in the government's review of business assistance programmes.
Communications Minister David Cunliffe today released a Commerce Commission report on regulation of mobile termination rates.
Acting Energy Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the release of a discussion paper looking at options to encourage electricity lines companies to make increased investment in generation.
Information and communication technologies must be protected from increasing security threats, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe.
The Government is considering reducing the compliance costs associated with applying for and maintaining trade marks, Associate Commerce Minister Judith Tizard announced today.
Government funding for large budget films and screen productions will continue following a review of the fund, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.
New Zealand Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel and Australian Treasurer Peter Costello today signed an agreement underpinning a regime for mutual recognition of securities offerings between the two countries.
Companies operating on both sides of the Tasman can expect simplified regulatory obligations in the future, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the New Zealand Companies Office and the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC).
The Ministry of Economic Development is redesigning this website with the launch date scheduled for early February 2006.
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