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Healthy Eating Healthy Action plan for Southland

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government

A new plan aiming to improve nutrition, increase physical activity and reduce obesity in Southland was launched by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor today. More >>

New marine reserve on Capital’s doorstep

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced the establishment of a new marine reserve on Wellington’s scenic south coast. “The Taputeranga Marine Reserve is right on the doorstep of our capital city, making it easily accessible to more ... More >>

Rural towns get funding to improve sewerage

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Three rural communities are receiving government funding to help upgrade or install new sewerage systems, Minister for Rural Affairs and Associate Minister of Health Damien O'Connor announced today. More >>

Cosgrove: third Business and Sport Summit

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Clayton Cosgrove’s speech to open the third Business and Sport Summit Venue: The Private Room, Westin Hotel, 21 Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Time: 1:00pm, Thursday 31 July 2008 More >>

A new direction for business and sport partnership

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove has today launched an innovative business and sport initiative which goes well beyond the traditional sport sponsorship model. More >>

Lottery grant gives Nelson a new stadium

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government

Thanks to a grant of up to $784,892 from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund, Nelson will soon have a new multi-sport, indoor stadium. The grant was made to the Saxton Field Sports Stadium Society and will fund the completion of the new facility. More >>

Nightwear labelling regulations now effective

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government

Consumers will soon see new labelling on children’s nightwear available for sale, announced Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard today. New regulations become effective from today so retailers may use new labels on stock. More >>

Strong criteria key to success of Broadband Fund

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government

Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has thanked contributors for the extensive feedback they have provided on the criteria for the Broadband Investment Fund. More >>

Proposed tighter regime regarding GM crops

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government

Proposed amendments to current legislation will provide a greater level of transparency and increased accountability regarding the management of genetically modified (GM) crops, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard says. More >>

Cosgrove’s speech to Canterbury Export Awards

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government

Mayor Bob Parker and Mayoress Joanna Parker; Hon Ruth Richardson; Bob Walters, Chief Executive Officer of Export New Zealand; Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce President David Halstead and Chief Executive Peter Townsend; John Payne, President ... More >>

Cullen: Ngai Tuhoe Terms of Negotiation Signing

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 12:17 am | New Zealand Government

I am delighted to be here today, with my colleagues the Minister of Māori Affairs and the Associate Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, to sign Terms of Negotiation with Ngai Tūhoe. More >>

Crown and Ngāi Tūhoe sign Terms of Negotiations

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 12:15 am | New Zealand Government

Ngāi Tūhoe and the Crown have today signed Terms of Negotiations, marking the beginning of negotiations for the settlement of Ngāi Tūhoe’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Treaty Negotiations Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>

Historical step for Ngai Tuhoe and the Crown

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 12:14 am | New Zealand Government

“The signing of the Terms of Negotiation is a significant milestone for both Ngai Tūhoe and the Crown. It signals a genuine desire of Ngai Tūhoe and the Crown to sit down together and find an appropriate way forward for recognising and addressing ... More >>

O- I New Zealand expansion reflects confidence

Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson today welcomed United States-based glass manufacturer Owens-Illinois Inc (O-I) announcement to invest NZ$80 million to expand its Penrose, Auckland, plant and create more jobs. More >>

1080 an effective tool to protect native wildlife

Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government

Aerial 1080 remains an effective tool for protecting New Zealand’s native wildlife, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said today.“I was saddened to learn that seven kea recently died during a 1080 operation, but I am pleased that the Department of ... More >>

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