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New Zealand public service tops world index
Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's public service has received yet another vote of confidence, being rated first equal in the world for the third year in a row, for the lack of corruption in its public service, State Services Minister David Parker said today. More >>
Water management: A plan for the future
Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the NZ Water and Waste Association Conference, James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Convention Centre More >>
Next step in integrated rail business
Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The Cabinet has confirmed the final arrangements for the rail industry in New Zealand which will take effect from 1 October, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Would John Key sack himself?
Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Given the standard John Key claims he would have set for Winston Peters, Finance Minister Michael Cullen is asking whether Mr Key would have sacked himself in response to his lies over Tranz Rail if he had been Prime Minister. More >>
Energy programmes progress report released
Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister David Parker today released the first progress report on the implementation of the New Zealand Energy Strategy (NZES) and New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (NZEECS). More >>
Street: Salvation Army Employment Plus conference
Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Speech deliverd by Associate Tertiary Education Minister Maryan Street to the Salvation Army Employment Plus conference at the Comfort Hotel, Wellington More >>
Minister Celebrates National Social Workers Day
Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will celebrate National Social Workers Day on Wednesday 24th September. The day acknowledges the contribution of Social Workers and raises the visibility of the profession, building professional pride and professional identity. More >>
Government ratifying UN Disability Convention
Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Protecting the rights and promoting the interests of disabled people will be cemented further following the imminent ratification of the United Nations Disability Convention. More >>
Key keeps lying – when will it end?
Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
After a day of trying to answer questions very carefully over his undisclosed conflict of interest in Tranz Rail John Key has collapsed under pressure on radio this evening and took his lies on the matter to a new level, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
Positive report card for NZ Schools
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2007 report on the compulsory school sector shows that New Zealand has a world class education system, Education Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
Comment on Tamahere report
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour and Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said the Department of Labour and the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) are working through the recommendations and findings of the Fire Service investigation into the tragic accident at the Tamahere ... More >>
US bailout mocks Nat plan to sell Kiwibank
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The socialisation of a trillion New Zealand dollars worth of the financial sector in the United States is further proof the value of the public sector being involved in the financial sector, Progressive leader and Kiwibank champion Jim Anderton said ... More >>
Parody/satire review announced
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Commerce Minister, Judith Tizard has introduced to the House an amendment to the Copyright Act that would repeal the commissioning rule. She also announced that a review on whether there should be a copyright exception for the purpose of ... More >>
Government Backs Digital Content
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson and Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe announced today government funding of up to $2 million over two years to the Auckland Regional Council for the region’s digital content sector. More >>
Three new District Health Board appointments
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister David Cunliffe today announced the appointment of a new Deputy Chair at Counties Manukau DHB, a new member at South Canterbury DHB and a member reappointment at Wairarapa DHB More >>
Key’s lies continue – what’s next?
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
John Key continued to lie last night as he attempted to explain away hard evidence that he had a major, undisclosed conflict of interest in Tranz Rail, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
New opportunities for oil and gas exploration open
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
New opportunities for oil and gas exploration are opening up for Taranaki, Canterbury, Northland, and the East Cape of the North Island. More >>
Oil and gas bonanza for Taranaki in the pipeline
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Oil and gas bonanza for Taranaki in the pipeline Taranaki can look forward to a bonanza of new oil and gas exploration, Associate Energy Minister Harry Duynhoven said today, as he announced the awarding of nine new onshore permits for the region. More >>
Phil Goff Welcomes US FTA Negotiations
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff today warmly welcomed the announcement by the United States of its decision to enter into comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations to become a full partner to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (P4). More >>
John Key must explain why he lied over Tranz Rail
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
John Key’s failure to tell the truth over his Tranz Rail shareholding shows that he knew he acted unethically and in breach of Parliament’s rules when speaking out against the government’s plan to rescue the rail service, Finance Minister ... More >>
