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Clark: Principals’ Federation Annual Conference
Friday, 4 July 2008, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Address at New Zealand Principals’ Federation Annual Conference More >>
John Key misleads public over shares sale
Friday, 4 July 2008, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
John Key must explain why he claimed yesterday to have not commented on Tranz Rail as a Member of Parliament while he was a shareholder in the company when it has been revealed he did just that, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Road User Charges talks planned
Friday, 4 July 2008, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Following discussions with the Road Transport Forum late today, Transport Minister Annette King has asked acting Transport Secretary Wayne Donnelly to convene and chair a working party including industry members to examine the formula to set Road User ... More >>
A public lending right for New Zealand authors
Friday, 4 July 2008, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
The Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill began its first reading in Parliament today. The Bill gives New Zealand authors the right to payment for the public use of their books through public libraries, Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage ... More >>
National still silent on child poverty
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Today National failed to acknowledge the reduction in child poverty numbers announced by the Minister for Social Development and Employment Ruth Dyson. More >>
New members appointed to key conservation body
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced new appointments to the New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA). “The Authority plays a pivotal role in how we manage our conservation land and resources, and I am delighted to have such a ... More >>
Future pathway for resident doctors
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health David Cunliffe says that the Resident Doctors Commission announced today is an exciting new initiative for New Zealand’s junior doctors and a great opportunity for junior doctors to be involved in their future. More >>
Key asked to clarify when Tranz Rail shares sold
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
John Key should clear up confusion about the intersection of his Parliamentary and commercial interests by releasing the exact date his Tranz Rail shares were sold, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
National in a minority of one
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party’s bewildered press statement opposing the announcement of a new university in South Auckland puts it in a minority of one, Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Peters welcomes Governor of Guam
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Governor Felix P Camacho will outline business opportunities for New Zealand companies in Guam during his visit here, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Anderton: Next step in NZ Fast Forward initiative
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Fast Forward is a bold initiative aimed at transforming the pastoral and food sectors (including meat, dairy, horticulture, seafood and associated industries) - economically and environmentally. More >>
New Zealand Fast Forward bold step forward
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The first private sector contributors to the New Zealand Fast Forward initiative have showed their commitment to the joint industry-government venture, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Government policies reduce poverty
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Child poverty has fallen on every measure since 2004, the Minister for Social Development and Employment Ruth Dyson said today, welcoming a report that confirms 130,000 children have been lifted out of poverty. More >>
Carter announces new initiatives for safer schools
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Carter today launched a range of initiatives aimed at making schools safer for students and to ensure schools have anti-bullying programmes in place. More >>
New campus will benefit Pacific people
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban has welcomed the announcement of a new university campus for Counties Manukau, saying increased education and training opportunities will particularly benefit our Pacific communities. More >>
New scheme to boost Kiwi film and television
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that the new fund designed to boost New Zealand film and television is available to qualifying projects from this week. More >>
NZ company plays global role in carbon market
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today congratulated New Zealand company TZ1 on its appointment as a major player in the global market for carbon credits. More >>
University campus to boost Counties Manukau
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
A new university campus in Counties Manukau, to be opened in 2009, was announced by the Prime Minister Helen Clark and Tertiary Education Minister Hodgson today. More >>
Tertiary education review for Greater Auckland
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Today Pete Hodgson Minister for Tertiary Education announced a Review of Tertiary Education across the Auckland region to identify the contribution of tertiary education sector to the development of Auckland as a globally competitive city. More >>
Regional clinical networks make services stronger
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe has welcomed discussions about strengthening clinical networks in the lower North Island to enhance the delivery of services. More >>
