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Primary News Aug-Sept 2008
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Primary News is a regular newsletter that contains information for the Agricultural Sector. It contains several informative articles and photographs about the Minister of Agriculture, Hon Jim Anderton, and interesting activities and events that relate ... More >>
Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Justice Rick Barker has announced the lay members of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal, following their swearing in today. More >>
Signing paves way for major housing upgrade
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Over 2000 Wellington City Council homes will be modernised and upgraded following today’s signing of a $220 million housing partnership between the government and the council, says Housing Minister Maryan Street. More >>
It’s time for detail Mr Key
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
With growing evidence that all is not well in the National Party policy shop, it is time for John Key to release the confidential background documents his Party is producing, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
Help on workplace safety for small businesses
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
An online tool to help small business improve workplace safety and save on ACC costs was launched by Labour Minister Trevor Mallard today. More >>
Applications for $340 million broadband fund
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Applications are now open for the government’s $340 million fund to accelerate broadband. More >>
Govt welcomes steering group finding on Waterview
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has released the report of the Waterview Connection Procurement Steering Group, welcoming the finding that procuring the Waterview Connection of Auckland's Western Ring Route as a public private partnership (PPP) could deliver greater value ... More >>
Minister Reassures Hairdressers
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health David Cunliffe today met with the Nation’s hairdressers and made it clear that the Public Health Bill will not mean any changes in the way they will do their business. More >>
Goff to Singapore Asean Economic Ministers meeting
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 12:19 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff departs for Singapore today for the annual Asean-CER Ministers meeting, which includes two days of negotiations towards an FTA between New Zealand, Australia and the 10 Asean countries. More >>
Dalziel: Launch of NZFSA's wild food safety resour
Monday, 25 August 2008, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon and welcome everyone. What a fitting venue to host our wild food resources launch. I’m sure most of you know Logan Brown Restaurant is renowned for its use of wild food in its menus, and owners Stephen Logan and Alistair Brown are both passionate ... More >>
Wild food safety DVD helps hunters and gatherers
Monday, 25 August 2008, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Lianne Dalziel and the New Zealand Food Safety Authority today teamed up with Wellington wild foodie restaurant Logan Brown to launch a new DVD and two booklets aimed at advising hunters and gatherers how to ensure the food they ... More >>
What did Maurice really want to say?
Monday, 25 August 2008, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Embedded formatting left in an email sent out by National to 'clarify' its $50-road tolls policy has deepened the mystery. Progressive leader Jim Anderton says the email formatting shows an earlier draft of the statement was heavily edited to remove Mr ... More >>
Williamson being less than economical with truth
Monday, 25 August 2008, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Annette King says National Party transport spokesman Maurice Williamson is not telling the truth when he says National would not consider a toll of up to $50 a week for commuters on certain new roads More >>
Nat'l doesn't know where it's coming from on roads
Monday, 25 August 2008, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Annette King says the National Party's plan to charge motorists up to $50 a week to use toll roads is causing huge divisions in National's own ranks. More >>
Nats must clarify extent of user-pays policies
Monday, 25 August 2008, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
The National Party needs to clarify the extent to which it would introduce user-pays policies across transport, health and education, if ever elected, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Same old, same old from National on transport
Monday, 25 August 2008, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Annette King says the National Party has produced nothing new so far in its transport policy for the future. More >>
New Zealand to build on its Beijing Olympic succes
Sunday, 24 August 2008, 12:42 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove says work is already underway to build on New Zealand’s most successful Olympic Games performance in 20 years. More >>
NZ committed to a healthy Pacific
Friday, 22 August 2008, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will work to help Pacific governments build health systems that deliver quality care to all, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. More >>
Planning underway for postal referendum
Friday, 22 August 2008, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Annette King has confirmed that planning has begun to hold a postal referendum related to Section 59 of the Crimes Amendment Act. More >>
First sign up for Permanent Forest Sink Initiative
Friday, 22 August 2008, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The first approved covenant under the Permanent Forest Sink Initiative has just been registered, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
