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Goff: Developments on free trade negotiations
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Can I welcome you to Parliament and thank Export New Zealand for organising this lunch. I have been asked today to provide you with an update on the status of free trade negotiations. More >>
National bereft of ideas for Arts and Culture
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard says that it's utterly astonishing that the National Party's arts policy released today failed to have one original or creative idea, and has said it would not maintain funding in real terms. More >>
Minister opens Benneydale treatment plant
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
A new upgraded water treatment plant in the small Waitomo village of Benneydale was officially opened today by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor. The Waitomo District Council is the first to have drinking water supply improvements approved ... More >>
Approval for Vector Wellington network sale
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Consent has been granted to the joint bid by Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Limited (CKI) and Hongkong Electric Holdings Limited (HKE) to acquire up to 100 percent of the shares of Vector Wellington Electricity Network Limited (VWENL), Finance Minister ... More >>
National’s arts funding – a cut in real terms
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Arts funding under National would be cut in real terms, Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton says. National today claimed that in government it would “be maintaining funding at least at current levels.” More >>
US Secretary of State to visit New Zealand
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is to visit New Zealand in late July, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. Secretary Rice will arrive late on Friday, 25 July, and will meet with Mr Peters and Prime Minister Helen Clark ... More >>
NZ and PNG sign new aid strategy
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to increase its development work in Papua New Guinea, with the focus on health, education and economic growth, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
New aquaculture initiatives announced
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today announced funding for aquaculture projects in Tasman, Northland and Marlborough aimed at progressing aquaculture planning and the sustainable development of the aquaculture industry in New Zealand. More >>
Developments on free trade negotiations
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Can I welcome you to Parliament and thank Export New Zealand for organising this lunch. I have been asked today to provide you with an update on the status of free trade negotiations. More >>
Good management key to weathering dry winter
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The electricity industry’s success in weathering the dry winter has been due to good management, not a lucky ‘gamble’, Energy Minister David Parker said today. More >>
Youth Employment News positive
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Reports released today show that youth labour market indicators have improved markedly in the past seven years, Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
Ancestry visa access to UK safe for Kiwis
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark is welcoming today’s announcement from the British Government that New Zealanders who have grandparents born in the United Kingdom will continue to be able to live and work in the UK for up to five years using ancestry visas. More >>
Pathways to Inclusion making new ground
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Thousands of disabled New Zealanders are experiencing improved access to the workplace and community services, says Ruth Dyson. The Minister for Disability Issues today released an evaluation of the Pathways to Inclusion Strategy which was launched in ... More >>
Government, Road Transport Forum agree on review
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Annette King and Road Transport Forum chief executive Tony Friedlander say a comprehensive review of the model for allocating the costs of maintaining roads and building new ones, and for reviewing the way these charges are collected, will ... More >>
Botanist wins NZ’s premier conservation award
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Nelson botanist and conservationist Shannel Courtney will be awarded one of New Zealand’s oldest conservation awards recognising his outstanding contribution to the conservation of our native plants, Steve Chadwick said today. More >>
Appointment to Accounting Standards Review Board
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the appointment of Ralph Simpson as a new member of the Accounting Standards Review Board (ASRB) for a five-year term. More >>
Survey a Tribute to Exporters
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 12:10 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson today welcomed the positive expectations of exporters as reported in the latest Export Barometer, commenting that the survey was both a tribute to the 350 exporters who participated in it and a vote of support ... More >>
Indonesia meat ban lifted
Monday, 14 July 2008, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff announced today that Indonesia has lifted a temporary suspension of New Zealand meat imports which was put in place last week due to Indonesia concerns over labelling and halal certification. More >>
Report of assault concerns Minister
Monday, 14 July 2008, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Carter says that the report of an assault on an international student from China is something that he is very concerned about. “Naturally, I am worried about the boy and I appreciate the concerns his parents must be feeling ... More >>
Govt's approach to tribunal reform released
Monday, 14 July 2008, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker today launched a consultation document aimed at improving New Zealanders satisfaction with tribunal services. More >>
