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International agreement on protecting deep seas

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand played a key role in achieving the successful agreement of guidelines on limiting the impact of deep water fishing on fragile fisheries and habitats, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>

Laban: Wgtn Secondary Schools Polynesian Festival

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Opening of Tu Tangata: Wellington Secondary Schools Polynesian Festival, TSB Arena, Jervois Quay, Wellington More >>

"NZ Wood" campaign applauded

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government

The release of the NZWood 'Resources' website this week marks an important step in expanding the use of wood as a building material in New Zealand, Forestry Minister Jim Anderton, said today. More >>

National's 'psychic energy' science policy

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Research and science are so important for New Zealand that the country cannot afford national's intention to scrap New Zealand Fast Forward and reduce research and development tax credits, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>

Royal Commission granted extension of time

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance has been granted an extension of its reporting date until 31 March 2009. More >>

Alcohol injuries a focus of injury prevention

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Increasing awareness of the link between alcohol and injury and the need for greater safety in the home are key priorities of the third New Zealand Injury Prevention Strategy Implementation Plan, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>

Ministers Welcome Disability Report

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government

The Ministers of Health, Mr David Cunliffe and Disability Issues, Ruth Dyson today welcomed the Social Services Select Committee Report into the Quality of Care and Services for Disabled People. More >>

Law change to relieve tax consequences

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government

The government will introduce a law change to ensure that the death of one of the spouses in a husband and wife partnership does not give rise to immediate tax consequences, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>

Another week another leak. The shambles continues

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government

The shambles in National under its leader John Key continues this week with the release of a fourth leaked National Party policy. More >>

Minister Welcomes Family Courts Bill

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government

Courts Minister Rick Barker said that last Friday’s passing of the provisions in the Family Courts Matters Bill, is a welcome move to provide new services to families and extend the openness of the Family Court. More >>

Celebrating 100 years of Maori Rugby League

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government

“The launch of this book and its many fascinating pictures, stories and insights on its pages celebrate and pay homage to 100 years of Maori involvement in Rugby League” Minister of Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia said. More >>

Ministers form closer trans-Tasman conservation ti

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand and Australia have a long history of working together on a range of international conservation and environmental issues and today’s visit by Australian Environment Minister Peter Garrett will lead to greater trans-Tasman cooperation, Conservation ... More >>

Giant leap backwards

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 12:25 am | New Zealand Government

National’s leaked Research, Science and Technology policy will cause considerable damage to innovation in New Zealand and is a giant leap backwards, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>

Would the real John Key please stand up?

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 12:24 am | New Zealand Government

Straying from a prepared speech, John Key has told one audience the he would abolish the Families Commission and when caught out today, changed his tune said Ruth Dyson, Minister for Social Development. More >>

Street: Launch of Adult Learners’ Week

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 12:20 am | New Zealand Government

Adult Learners’ Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of adult learners, educators and tertiary education organisations, Associate Tertiary Education Minister Maryan Street says. More >>

New Zealand citizenship celebrates 60 years

Monday, 8 September 2008, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker says last Saturday marked an important day in New Zealand history. Sixty years ago on 6 September the New Zealand Parliament passed the British Nationality and New Zealand Citizenship Act 1948, which created ... More >>