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Answer the real question Mr Key – why did you lie?
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 12:59 am | New Zealand Government
John Key must explain why he failed to declare his conflict of interest in regard to Tranz Rail as it is clear from his own words in 2003 that he knew he had to, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
Next phase of broadcasting review announced
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 12:16 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard and Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today announced the next steps in a comprehensive review of regulations covering broadcast, telecommunications and internet media. More >>
NZ extends role in UN peacekeeping in Sudan
Monday, 22 September 2008, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that New Zealand’s commitment to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Sudan (UNMIS) is to be extended for one further year, to 1 October 2009. More >>
School guidance counsellors make a difference
Monday, 22 September 2008, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today thanked school guidance counsellors for their dedication to young people at the New Zealand Guidance Counsellors Conference in Hamilton. More >>
School guidance counsellors make a difference
Monday, 22 September 2008, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today thanked school guidance counsellors for their dedication to young people at the New Zealand Guidance Counsellors Conference in Hamilton. More >>
P-lab court case sends a strong warning
Monday, 22 September 2008, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Maryan Street says criminals using state houses to produce drugs have been put on notice that Housing New Zealand will leave no stone unturned when it comes to recovering damages to pay for the mess they cause. More >>
Government commits funding to Carter Observatory
Monday, 22 September 2008, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
The government has committed over $39,000 to Wellington's Carter Observatory as part of a redevelopment of the facility. More >>
NZ welcomes UN recognition extended seabed rights
Monday, 22 September 2008, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that New Zealand’s rights over approximately 1.7 million square kilometres of seabed have been confirmed by a special United Nations Commission. More >>
Law change paves way for lower remittance costs
Monday, 22 September 2008, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led Government has taken a significant step towards reducing the cost of remitting money from New Zealand to Pacific countries. More >>
Goff slams National’s comments on Home Detention
Monday, 22 September 2008, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Simon Power’s claim that the cost of putting people in prison is being put ahead of public safety is nonsense and he knows it, says Corrections Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Phil Goff to attend meetings in New York and DC
Monday, 22 September 2008, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Trade and Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff leaves today for a seven-day trip to New York and Washington DC. More >>
New Mangawhai Coastal Walkway Opens
Monday, 22 September 2008, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
The track is eight kilometres long with stunning views of the northern Hauraki Gulf. It begins with a beach walk, has three kilometres of cliff top track and an elaborate boardwalk through native coastal forest. More >>
Trades training boosted under Labour-led Govt
Sunday, 21 September 2008, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon. It is a pleasure for me to host these awards and acknowledge the contribution that all of the competitors, your families and supporters, and WorldSkills New Zealand make to trade training in this country. More >>
PM condemns terrorist bombing in Pakistan
Sunday, 21 September 2008, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today expressed concern and sadness at the bombing of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital city, on Saturday evening (Pakistan time). The death toll from the bombing is now over 40 and still rising. More >>
Key's toothless guarantee
Sunday, 21 September 2008, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
National’s cynical attack on Labour’s Schools Plus policy will lack credibility with education and training stakeholders, says Education Minister Chris Carter. More >>
Telecommunications Commissioner takes leave
Friday, 19 September 2008, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Telecommunications Commissioner Ross Patterson will take a three month leave of absence from his role to seek treatment for health issues, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel and Minister for Communications and Information Technology David Cunliffe announced ... More >>
Street: Progress for Women – 115 years on
Friday, 19 September 2008, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Today we mark the 115th anniversary of New Zealand women leading the world in winning the right to vote. That milestone is a great source of pride and is one of the things that define us as a nation. More >>
More students involved in Youth Apprenticeships
Friday, 19 September 2008, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education Chris Carter today announced that another 56 schools will be offering students the Youth Apprenticeships Scheme next year. Extending the apprenticeship scheme to all schools by 2011 is a key component of Schools Plus programme that the ... More >>
Conservation Minister looks at Manukau's history
Friday, 19 September 2008, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick learnt more about the history of Manukau when she visited the city’s newest historic reserve today. The Minister used the opportunity to express her thanks to all those involved in securing the land for present and ... More >>
Suffrage Day: Can vote: Will vote
Friday, 19 September 2008, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
At a breakfast to celebrate Suffrage Day today Women's Affairs Minster Steve Chadwick reminded the women of New Zealand about the importance of using their hard-won right to vote. More >>
