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Yoohoo! What's new? Nats regurgitate on RMA
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
"National today regurgitated the party policy I released for them last month – confirming once again that the general public will be cut out of the consultation process on new developments in favour of big business," Environment Minister ... More >>
Consultation planned for ambulance priorities
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The question of the priority the public believes should be given to appropriate ambulance crew levels, against other measures which may improve services, will be publicly consulted on, Health Minister David Cunliffe and ACC Minister Maryan Street said ... More >>
Govt slams South Island power price hikes
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The 'alarming' power price rises announced by Contact Energy for South Island customers will be put under the microscope by government, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel and Energy Minister David Parker said today. More >>
Consultation planned for ambulance priorities
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The question of the priority the public believes should be given to appropriate ambulance crew levels, against other measures which may improve services, will be publicly consulted on, Health Minister David Cunliffe and ACC Minister Maryan Street said ... More >>
New Zealand to support UDAW
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today announced the Government's support for the notion of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare. More >>
NZ extends role in UN peacekeeping mission in Iraq
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today that New Zealand's commitment to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Iraq (UNAMI) is to be extended for a further year, to 31 December 2009. More >>
New fishing bans to protect dolphins
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
New fishing rules to protect New Zealand's threatened Hector's and Maui's dolphins will come into force for recreational and commercial fishers tomorrow (Wednesday 1 October 2008), Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Blue cod fishery closure in Marlborough reminder
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton is reminding recreational fishers in the Marlborough Sounds that new blue cod fishing regulations will come into effect from tomorrow (1 October 2008). More >>
Minister announces further improvements to RSE
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Clayton Cosgrove says the government has decided on a number of measures to further improve the successful Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme as it enters its second year. More >>
Laban: Pacific Cooperation Melanesia Symposium
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Cooperation Foundation’s Melanesia Symposium - Victoria Room, Mercure Hotel, 355 Willis Street, Wellington More >>
Inquiries law reform
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Two new types of inquiry are established under the Inquiries Bill, introduced to Parliament yesterday by Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker. More >>
NZ/Korea Film Industry Co-Operation Announced
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and the Republic of Korea have signed a film co-production agreement to facilitate screen industry partnerships between the two countries, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today. More >>
Goff: Global Food Challenge - NZ opportunities
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to speak this afternoon at the first session of the PECC Roundtable discussions. More >>
American foulbrood strategy to be reviewed
Monday, 29 September 2008, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The national pest management strategy for the bee disease American foulbrood is to be reviewed, BIosecurity Minister Jim Anderton announced today. More >>
Yet another award for NZ as a tourism destination
Monday, 29 September 2008, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand was voted Country of the Year 2008 in a popular Australian travel show recently, adding to a number of awards received over the past year, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
Rural economy will benefit from new Air NZ flights
Monday, 29 September 2008, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Wairarapa's rural economy will benefit hugely from new flights between Auckland and Masterton, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
Laban: Tokelau Hutt Valley Youth Strategy
Monday, 29 September 2008, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Launch of the Tokelau Hutt Valley Youth Development Strategy, Te Umiumiga a Tokelau Hutt Valley Hall, Clendon Street, Naenae More >>
Prostate cancer resources will help men choose
Monday, 29 September 2008, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
New resources going out to GPs and medical practices will provide better information to help men decide if they want to be tested for prostate cancer, said Associate Minister of Health Damien O'Connor. More >>
Dr Cullen should come clean on state of books
Monday, 29 September 2008, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
National Party Finance spokesman Bill English says Finance Minister Michael Cullen clearly knows how the fiscal books are looking, after comments made by him on Friday. More >>
Gold plated building standards gone, says Jones
Monday, 29 September 2008, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones has responded to the criticisms of the Building Act and removed its "gold plated building standards". More >>
