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Navigating Pacific pathways in the creative sector
Monday, 1 September 2008, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Greater participation of Pacific peoples in the creative, emerging and growth industries is being supported through an exciting online resource, said Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. More >>
Key’s rush to judgement a worrying sign
Sunday, 31 August 2008, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Key’s rush to judgement a worrying sign John Key’s move to ‘toughen’ his stance against Winston Peters ahead of rulings by the Privileges Committee and the Serious Fraud Office shows he has no respect for fair legal process, Deputy Prime ... More >>
Peters offers to stand aside
Friday, 29 August 2008, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that the Rt Hon Winston Peters has offered to stand aside from his portfolios while the Serious Fraud Office makes its investigations. More >>
Cullen: Signing of Agreement with Turanga
Friday, 29 August 2008, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Address at signing of Agreement in Principle with Turanga Speech notes prepared for delivery at Mangatu marae, Whatatutu More >>
Updated UK-NZ double tax agreement in force
Friday, 29 August 2008, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The updated double tax agreement between the United Kingdom and New Zealand has come into force, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. “The main purpose in updating the 1983 double tax agreement was to strengthen co-operation between ... More >>
Government will continue to deliver for tourism
Friday, 29 August 2008, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
It is essential New Zealand continues to deliver on our 100% Pure New Zealand brand and the government has committed significant money in doing so, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor said today. More >>
Navigating Pacific pathways in the creative sector
Friday, 29 August 2008, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Greater participation of Pacific peoples in the creative, emerging and growth industries is being supported through an exciting online resource, said Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. More >>
Big boost for Aotearoa People’s Network welcomed
Friday, 29 August 2008, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Aotearoa People’s Network provides people with free access to broadband internet through local libraries and has received a $2 million boost to extend its service into even more communities, National Library Minister Judith Tizard said today. More >>
$20 million infrastructure fund for Chathams
Friday, 29 August 2008, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Rongotai MP Annette King and Chatham Islands ad hoc minister's group chair Jim Anderton have announced Government approval in principle for setting up a $20 million Chatham Islands infrastructure fund to be used over five years from next July. More >>
Operations net over $1 million in unpaid fines
Friday, 29 August 2008, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
More than $1 million has either been paid, or put under a payment arrangement, following successful joint operations between the District Court and the NZ Police over the past 12 months. More >>
Varroa controls maintained for another year
Friday, 29 August 2008, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved bringing forward varroa funding to maintain North and South Island movement control lines until July 2009, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Big boost for Aotearoa People’s Network welcomed
Friday, 29 August 2008, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Aotearoa People’s Network provides people with free access to broadband internet through local libraries and has received a $2 million boost to extend its service into even more communities, National Library Minister Judith Tizard said today. More >>
Opportunities for Teen Parents changes lives
Friday, 29 August 2008, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
"Keeping teen parents engaged in education and training is fundamental to improving intergenerational opportunity," said Minister of Youth Affairs, Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Conservation Board appointments announced
Friday, 29 August 2008, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced this year’s appointments to all fourteen of New Zealand’s Conservation Boards. “I am pleased to appoint new members to the boards and to reappoint some existing members,” Steve Chadwick said. More >>
NZ and Brazil build closer conservation links
Friday, 29 August 2008, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
A Memorandum of Understanding signed today between Brazil and New Zealand will lead to cooperation in the management, research and protection of natural protected areas Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said. More >>
Better opportunities for Teen Parents
Friday, 29 August 2008, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
"Keeping teen parents engaged in education and training is fundamental to improving intergenerational opportunity," said Minister of Youth Affairs, Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Graphic warnings on cigarettes now compulsory
Friday, 29 August 2008, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
It is now compulsory for all tobacco products to show graphic health warnings, Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor said today. More >>
NZ to appoint Consul-General to Sao Paolo
Friday, 29 August 2008, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to appoint a Consul-General to Sao Paolo early next year to increase its diplomatic presence in Brazil, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
NZ signs working holiday scheme with Brazil
Friday, 29 August 2008, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Up to 300 New Zealanders aged between 18 and 30 will be able to live in Brazil for one year to work, holiday or study under a new reciprocal working holiday scheme signed today, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. More >>
Goff announces conclusion of ASEAN FTA negotiation
Friday, 29 August 2008, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff today welcomed the conclusion of the ASEAN – Australia – New Zealand free trade agreement (AANZFTA). More >>
