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Dalziel: Review of the Regulation of Franchising
Monday, 18 August 2008, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you to the Franchise Association of New Zealand for allowing me the opportunity of today's Expo and Show Stopper Awards to announce and release a discussion document approved by Cabinet last week. More >>
Govt wants feedback on regulation of franchising
Monday, 18 August 2008, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today released a discussion document inviting those in the franchise sector to comment on whether franchising in New Zealand needs its own regulatory framework or whether the current voluntary regime offers sufficient ... More >>
Raising breast screening awareness will save lives
Monday, 18 August 2008, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Raising awareness amongst Maori and Pacific women of the importance of regular breast screening will save lives, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said today. More >>
NZers will be able to repatriate Australian funds
Monday, 18 August 2008, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Australian and New Zealand ministers meeting in Melbourne celebrated the 25 th anniversary of Closer Economic Relations and marked further progress towards creating a trans Tasman Single Economic Market. More >>
A step forward for endometriosis
Monday, 18 August 2008, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) will receive support from the Ministry of Health to look at how best to raise awareness of endometriosis and reduce the burden of the condition, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick announced today. More >>
Government funding boost for contaminated sites
Monday, 18 August 2008, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Four contaminated site projects, in Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Otago, and Tasman and Nelson, will be allocated about $150,000 from the Government’s clean-up fund, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Appointments to Lottery Grants Board
Monday, 18 August 2008, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister, Hon Rick Barker, has announced reappointments and appointments to the Lottery Grants Board (the Board) and five Lottery distribution committees. More >>
Rural Fire Mediators Panel named
Monday, 18 August 2008, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister, Hon Rick Barker, has announced the appointment of four new members to the Rural Fire Mediators Panel and the reappointment of two current members. All have specialist skills and knowledge in rural fire, forest, and land ... More >>
Six marquee races break million-dollar barrier
Monday, 18 August 2008, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Six New Zealand thoroughbred races will offer seven-figure stakes this season, Racing Minister Winston Peters announced tonight. “This year's Budget contained a $9 million, three-year scheme to significantly lift prize money for key New Zealand races,” ... More >>
Peters: 2008 Mercedes Thoroughbred Awards
Monday, 18 August 2008, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Address to the 2008 Mercedes Thoroughbred Awards Delivered at 7.15pm Mystery Creek Convention Centre Hamilton More >>
Judith Tizard launches Library Week
Monday, 18 August 2008, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The launch of Library Week at the National Library in Wellington tonight will kick off a nation-wide programme of activities designed to celebrate the services of local libraries. More >>
Labour cuts bureaucracy for long-term sick
Monday, 18 August 2008, 12:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Social Development and Employment, Ruth Dyson, is welcoming a cut in unnecessary administration for elderly, sick and disabled people. “Last week the National party announced a policy of increasing administration for those who ... More >>
Raising breast screening awareness will saves live
Sunday, 17 August 2008, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Raising awareness amongst Maori and Pacific women of the importance of regular breast screening will save lives, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said today. More >>
Rural Fire Mediators Panel named
Sunday, 17 August 2008, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister, Hon Rick Barker, has announced the appointment of four new members to the Rural Fire Mediators Panel and the reappointment of two current members. All have specialist skills and knowledge in rural fire, forest, and land ... More >>
Appointments to Lottery Grants Board
Sunday, 17 August 2008, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister, Hon Rick Barker, has announced reappointments and appointments to the Lottery Grants Board (the Board) and five Lottery distribution committees. More >>
Latest CER developments
Sunday, 17 August 2008, 12:44 am | New Zealand Government
Australian and New Zealand ministers meeting in Melbourne celebrated the 25 th anniversary of Closer Economic Relations and marked further progress towards creating a trans Tasman Single Economic Market. More >>
Young scientists showcase NZ research
Friday, 15 August 2008, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
This year’s MacDiarmid Young Scientists of the Year Awards winners again show New Zealand has some incredibly talented science leaders in the making, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Hodgson: MacDiarmid Young Scientists Awards
Friday, 15 August 2008, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Good evening young achievers, supporters of young achievers and distinguished guests. I would like to welcome you along with representatives of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology and the major sponsors of the MacDiarmid Young Scientists ... More >>
Inaugural Archives New Zealand Scholarship
Friday, 15 August 2008, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister responsible for Archives New Zealand Judith Tizard says the inaugural Archives New Zealand Scholarship will encourage the use of archives holdings in new and innovative ways. More >>
Ministers to attend CER annual meeting in Oz
Friday, 15 August 2008, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Australian trade, industry and agriculture ministers are to meet for the annual Closer Economic Relations Ministerial Forum in Melbourne tomorrow, which also marks the 25th anniversary year of the Australian-New Zealand relationship. More >>
