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Public Health Bill enjoys wide support

Friday, 27 June 2008, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government

The new Public Health Bill, voted back to the house this week by the Health Select Committee, will future proof public health for generations to come, said the Minister of Health David Cunliffe today. More >>

New Chairman appointed to AgResearch Board

Friday, 27 June 2008, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government

AgResearch Chief Executive Dr Andrew West today announced that Sam Robinson had been appointed as Chairman of the Crown Research Institute’s Board of Directors. More >>

Goff: Wellington prison and community voluneers

Friday, 27 June 2008, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government

I am very pleased to be invited along to today’s event; acknowledging the great work each and everyone of you do in our Wellington prisons. The purpose of events like today’s afternoon tea is for all of us to take some time and celebrate the ... More >>

Peters welcomes Nth Korean declaration

Friday, 27 June 2008, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government

North Korea has strongly signaled its commitment to denuclearization by submitting a declaration of its nuclear programmes to the Chinese government, says Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. More >>

March GDP weak as expected, NZ future is strong

Friday, 27 June 2008, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government

Statistics New Zealand this morning confirmed market expectations for a weak economic start to the year, with the production-based measure of gross domestic product contracting 0.3 per cent on-quarter in the three months to March 31, Finance Minister Michael ... More >>

Call for submissions for Marine Mammal Sanctuaries

Friday, 27 June 2008, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government

A Notice of Intention to establish four new marine mammal sanctuaries was announced today by Acting Conservation Minister Mahara Okeroa. The public have until 23 July to make a written submission on the proposals. More >>

Mallard: Protecting our ocean resources

Friday, 27 June 2008, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government

Speech by Environment Minister Trevor Mallard to Sustainable New Zealand: Rhetoric or Reality conference of ECO (Environment and Conservation Organisations of Aotearoa), St Johns in the City Church, Wellington More >>

Legislation to safeguard ocean ecosystems

Friday, 27 June 2008, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government

To help safeguard New Zealand’s ocean ecosystems, the government is drafting legislation to manage the environmental effects of currently unregulated activities in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>

Meat industry stills needs a visionary strategy

Friday, 27 June 2008, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government

Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today that he was disappointed the Meat and Wool New Zealand's industry taskforce had been disbanded. "It's disappointing, because we have an industry with a long history and a good product, but it's in some disarray ... More >>

Call for submissions for Marine Mammal Sanctuaries

Friday, 27 June 2008, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government

Law change improves ACC for casual, seasonal work

Friday, 27 June 2008, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government

More than 400,000 workers in casual and seasonal employment stand to gain improved accident compensation cover if they are injured under legislation passed tonight, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>

Subsidised prescriptions to be more accessible

Friday, 27 June 2008, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Health David Cunliffe said the Government is currently working through proposals to expand the number of health professionals who can prescribe medications at a cost of $3 to patients. More >>

Proposed Fee Maxima 2009

Friday, 27 June 2008, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson signalled stability in student fees today when he announced the proposed Fee and Course Cost Maxima rates for 2009. More >>

Wellington Treaty settlement takes major step

Friday, 27 June 2008, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government

In a ceremony held at Parliament today, the Port Nicholson Block Claims Team initialled a Deed of Settlement with the Crown, covering all the historical Treaty claims of Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika, Treaty Negotiations Minister Michael Cullen ... More >>

Fiji-Forum links need to be maintained says Peters

Friday, 27 June 2008, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government

A visit to Fiji by the Forum Ministerial Contact Group would strengthen engagement with the interim government over the pathway for a return to democratic, constitutional rule, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>

NZ Fast Forward structure confirmed

Thursday, 26 June 2008, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand Fast Forward will be governed by two new crown companies, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>

Air Force Boeing completes test flights

Thursday, 26 June 2008, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has undertaken a number of successful test flights of one of its Boeing 757 aircraft, which is currently undertaking a significant upgrade in the United States state of Alabama, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>

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