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Exporters to benefit from new robotics programme
Friday, 20 June 2008, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development and Research Science and Technology Minister, Pete Hodgson, and Communications and Information Technology Minister, David Cunliffe, have announced a major research programme into personalised robotics in the aged health sector which ... More >>
Real answers for economic challenge
Friday, 20 June 2008, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
The Treasury today published hundreds of pages of documents and reports relating to this year’s Budget. More >>
News Worthy, 20 June 2008
Friday, 20 June 2008, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
The continuing loss of our forest cover; Figures show major gaps in nursing; A reflective moment More >>
Appointments to lottery committees
Friday, 20 June 2008, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker, has announced 15 appointments and reappointments to the Lottery Regional and National Community Distribution Committees, the Lottery Health Research Distribution Committee, and two newly established Committees; the ... More >>
Peters: Fulbright NZ Awards Presentation Ceremony
Friday, 20 June 2008, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to be here today to present the Fulbright Awards for 2008; the 60th anniversary of New Zealand’s involvement in the Fulbright programme. More >>
Cunliffe: Keynote Speech to KANZ Broadband Summit
Friday, 20 June 2008, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to recognise the Hon See Joong Choi, Chair, Korean Communications Commission, and Hon Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy, Minister Department of Broadcasting, Communications and the Digital Economy, and distinguished guests. More >>
Goff: NZ And Europe - Past And Future Relations
Friday, 20 June 2008, 12:52 am | New Zealand Government
Speech to New Zealand - Europe Business Council Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Auckland More >>
Minister welcomes Bioethics Council report
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Environment Minister Nanaia Mahuta today welcomed the Toi te Taiao: Bioethics Council report on pre-birth testing, entitled Who Gets Born? More >>
Mallard: Waste minimisation bill second reading
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Madam Speaker, I would like to speak in support of the Waste Minimisation Bill which I note has been returned to the House with unanimous support. More >>
Waste bill gives economic incentives
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
New waste legislation will offer economic incentives and rewards to businesses and councils who do their bit for waste reduction, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard told Parliament during the second reading of the Waste Minimisation Bill (last night). More >>
Mahuta: Launch Who gets Born? report
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech notes for Hon Nanaia Mahuta for the Launch of Toi Te Taiao: the Bioethics Council's report on pre-birth testing, Ministry for the Environment, 18 June 2008, Wellington, 6.30pm. More >>
Where is National on the economy?
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party’s failure in Parliament to ask a single question on the economy shows they have no plan for the challenges facing New Zealand, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Peters welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand welcomes the cease-fire reached between Israel and Hamas, which takes effect today, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. "Egypt deserves praise for its persistent efforts during the last few months to secure this agreement, and ... More >>
King welcomes prospect of open aviation with EU
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Annette King has welcomed news today that New Zealand and the European Union (EU) can now enter into negotiations on a comprehensive air services agreement, following a decision by the European Council of Ministers. More >>
National promises sinking lid education funding
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Parents, schools and teachers will be aghast that after a week criticising the government for not investing enough in education, National finally revealed today it would introduce a sinking lid funding policy, says Education Minister Chris Carter. More >>
Select Committee hears of jobs success
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
The Government's focus on jobs continues to generate significant benefits for all New Zealanders. More >>
Bainimarama must honour his commitments - Peters
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Commodore Bainimarama must honour his promise to Forum Leaders that elections will be held in accordance with Fiji's current constitution and laws, by March 2009, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Peters names new Ambassador to Sweden
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's new Ambassador to Sweden will be career diplomat Barbara Bridge, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
National challenged to back its rhetoric up
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
National challenged to back its rhetoric with real support for Labour's tough gang policies More >>
Tolley way out of her depth
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The revelation that National’s education spokesperson Anne Tolley has not bothered to read the Schools Plus discussion document is staggering, says Education Minister Chris Carter. More >>
