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Report shows student achievement up
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
School leaver data released today by Education Minister Chris Carter shows that more students are leaving school with higher qualifications. More >>
New members for GIAB announced
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Twelve new members representing some of New Zealand’s leading businesses and research organisations have been appointed to the government’s Growth and Innovation Advisory Board, Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Peters announces additional cyclone aid to Myanmar
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will provide a further $2 million for ongoing relief efforts in Myanmar, announced Foreign Minister Winston Peters today. More >>
Minister launches Wellington regional plan
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
Minister launches Wellington regional plan Supporting children to give them the best start in life and helping young people reach their full potential are two of the key aims of the Ministry of Social Development’s 2008/2009 Wellington Regional ... More >>
Rick Barker: Address To Civil Defence Forum
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 12:33 am | New Zealand Government
I am very pleased to have this opportunity to host the National Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Forum in Wellington for the third year. A number of you also attended the 2006 and 2007 Forums, but for some it will be their first time attending. More >>
National’s policy another attack on working people
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 12:05 am | New Zealand Government
The National Party’s employment policy released today is yet another attack on workers and their families, undermining the hard-fought-for protections employess have enjoyed under the Labour-led government, Labour Minister Trevor Mallard says. More >>
Minister will be watching drug trial results
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will be keeping a close eye on results of trials of new prostate cancer drug abiraterone, Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor said today. More >>
Act will ensure registers access with transparency
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Maintaining access to birth, death, marriage and civil union registers while ensuring there are safeguards for individuals’ personal information is the main outcome of the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationship Registration Amendment Act passed ... More >>
Act will ensure transparent access to registers
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Act will ensure access to registers with more transparency Maintaining access to birth, death, marriage and civil union registers while ensuring there are safeguards for individuals’ personal information is the main outcome of the Births, Deaths, ... More >>
Nats policy means 250% ACC levy hike
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Any privatisation of accident compensation would mean a levy hike of at least 250 per cent for rural people and a likely reduction in rehabilitation services, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
The Korean War and New Zealand's involvement
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Rick Barker's address to mark the 55th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, Alexandra Park, Auckland. This Sunday, July 27 2008, will mark the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which brought to an end the hostilities of the Korean ... More >>
Easier online access to govt agencies
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will gain personalised online access to a wider range of government services, following a new whole-of-government direction, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and State Services Minister David Parker said today. More >>
National in turmoil over botched ACC announcement
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal National Party friction over John Key’s handling of the party’s ACC policy announcement is becoming increasingly evident, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>
Appointment to the Board of Te Papa Tongarewa
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Appointment to the Board of Te Papa Tongarewa Hon Judith Tizard, Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister, today announced the appointment of Sue Piper to the Board of Te Papa for a three year term, from 1 August 2008. More >>
Initiatives will make real difference for families
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Social Development and Employment, Ruth Dyson, said today that the launch of the service charter, an enhanced complaints process, and the opening of a new South Auckland office, demonstrate Child, Youth and Family’s commitment ... More >>
Pathway to Partnership funding rolls out
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Pathway to Partnership funding is underway with the first of many additional payments going out to community groups this week. More >>
Treaty to improve trans-Tasman legal cooperation
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Businesses and individuals involved in trans-Tasman civil legal cases are set to benefit from reforms that will make the legal process easier and more affordable. More >>
New Zealand Transport Agency board announced
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Annette King has announced board members for the New Zealand Transport Agency, which will come in to being when Land Transport New Zealand and Transit New Zealand are disestablished on 1 August 2008. The board will be chaired by Brian Roche, ... More >>
New reserve on significant historic site
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced the creation of a new historic reserve in Manukau City. The new reserve includes the archaeologically valuable Matukuturua Stonefields and the remains of the volcanic cone Matukutureia (McLaughlin’s Mountain). More >>
Proposed stronger regime for protecting our water
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A proposed National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management that aims to set up a stronger regime for the protection and enhancement of New Zealand's rivers, lakes and waterways has been released by Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today. More >>
