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Appointments to Families Commission Announced
Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
I am pleased to announce the appointments for the Families Commission said Social Development Minister Ruth Dyson. The Families Commission, established in 2004, provides a voice for New Zealand families and whānau. The Commission speaks out for all families ... More >>
Call for nominations for new Waste Advisory Board
Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard is calling for nominations for a new Waste Advisory Board. More >>
No secret agenda Mr Key? How about some answers
Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
If John Key wants to prove he does not have a secret agenda he will have to stop dodging the tough questions about what he would actually do in office, Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
How bad will the red ink get at hospitals?
Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
"Labour must reveal the true state of district health board finances as more and more DHBs plunge into the red," says National Party Health spokesman Tony Ryall . More >>
Time for real explanation on secret agenda
Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
John Key must explain what is happening inside his caucus after a second senior National MP has been caught out talking about the Party’s real plans for government, Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
Boost for marae and small drinking water supplies
Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 12:02 am | New Zealand Government
The government is committing nearly $7 million to upgrade 44 small community drinking-water supplies, Associate Health Ministers Damien O’Connor and Mita Ririnui announced today. More >>
Is it Kiwi bank? Is it Working for Families?
Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Bill English needs to clarify exactly what he was saying would 'eventually' go under a John Key government, Social Development Minister Ruth Dyson and SOEs Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Global economic challenges are serious
Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The seriousness of the global economic headwinds affecting New Zealand means that sensible, transparent management of the economy is increasingly important, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
Twenty years on from the Cartwright inquiry
Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick today acknowledged the 20th anniversary of the Cartwright Report, noting how far New Zealand has come since the release of the Report in August 1988. More >>
Australian PM Rudd To Visit New Zealand
Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd would visit Auckland on 19 August to participate in a trans-Tasman climate change conference. More >>
NZ eco-labels get big tick internationally
Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government
NZ eco-labels get big tick internationally A New Zealand eco-labelling scheme that tells consumers if furniture or paper products come from recycled or sustainable sources has been given a big tick in an international study. More >>
Doubling of Special Needs Grants comes into effect
Monday, 4 August 2008, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Low income families and beneficiaries have access to further financial assistance from tomorrow. The doubling of Special Needs Grants (SNGs) for food and increased assistance for the other emergency category is administered by Work and Income. More >>
King: National walking conference
Monday, 4 August 2008, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to be back at a national walking conference talking to New Zealanders who really have taken the message of sustainability to their hearts, or should I say feet. More >>
O'Connor: Tourism Industry Conference 2008
Monday, 4 August 2008, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
I don’t need to tell you how important the tourism sector already is – you know that. But there are some key statistics I want to repeat. These are the result of what we have collectively achieved. More >>
Government commits funding to sustainable tourism
Monday, 4 August 2008, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is committing an extra $2.83 million over the next year for the implementation of the New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. More >>
Boys’ educational success focus of new website
Monday, 4 August 2008, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Today [1 August] Education Minister Chris Carter launched a new website and an ERO report that will help schools meet the educational needs of boys. More >>
Come clean on cuts Mr Key
Monday, 4 August 2008, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
John Key’s slip that he has already identified two specific public investments that he plans to cut if elected are more evidence that National is not fronting up with its real agenda, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
Lawyers and Conveyancers Act comes into effect
Monday, 4 August 2008, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 has come into effect today and the new protections for consumers have been welcomed by Associate Justice Minister Rick Barker. The purpose of the Act is to provide comprehensive protection for consumers of legal and conveyancing ... More >>
Upskilling Partnerships improve basic skills
Monday, 4 August 2008, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Helping employers improve the skills of their workers is vital, says Minister for Social Development and Employment Ruth Dyson. More >>
$8.5 million capital injection for NorthTec
Monday, 4 August 2008, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones today announced a significant government capital injection into Northland Polytechnic. More >>
