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World first Txt2Quit service targets young smokers
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
A new free interactive text message service to help smokers kick their habit has been welcomed by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>
Launch of Trans-Tasman Commercialisation Fund
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 12:35 am | New Zealand Government
Trans Tasman Commercialisation Fund launch, The University of Auckland Business School 6pm, 16 June 2008 More >>
Trans-Tasman support to commercialise research
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
New firms based on innovative research at The University of Auckland will get a kick start from a new AUD$30 million fund - the first trans-Tasman commercialisation fund , announced Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson today. More >>
New Complaints Process to launch in July
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 12:32 am | New Zealand Government
Child, Youth and Family are implementing an improved process for responding to complaints. More >>
National offers only weak excuses on ETS
Monday, 16 June 2008, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party has offered only a poor list of excuses on why it continues to oppose action on climate change through an emissions trading scheme, Climate Change Minister David Parker says. More >>
Hodgson to lead Biotech delegation to San Diego
Monday, 16 June 2008, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson will this week lead a delegation of 44 New Zealand biotech companies and research organisations attending Bio 2008 in San Diego. More >>
Cullen: The trans-Tasman economic relationship
Monday, 16 June 2008, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to be here today at the 5th Annual Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum. I welcome my counterparts that have come here from Australia, and business leaders from both countries attending this forum. More >>
Goff: Opening of the Australia NZ Leadership Forum
Monday, 16 June 2008, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
This forum had its origins back in 2002 when then Australian Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer and I agreed that the relationship between the two countries would be enhanced by bringing together business, political and academic leaders from each country to ... More >>
Minister welcomes progress on emissions trading
Monday, 16 June 2008, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister David Parker today welcomed a select committee report on legislation to establish an emissions trading scheme. More >>
NZ launches UN Human Rights campaign website
Monday, 16 June 2008, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's bid for election to the United Nations Human Rights Council took another step forward today with the launch of a campaign website, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said. More >>
Details of petrol price review
Monday, 16 June 2008, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced further details of an independent study on petrol pricing in New Zealand. “The Ministry of Economic Development has engaged independent consultants Hale and Twomey to review and analyse petrol pricing,” ... More >>
Go further – Volunteer
Monday, 16 June 2008, 12:59 am | New Zealand Government
Volunteer Awareness Week is a time to acknowledge the vital contribution made by more than a million volunteers toward the well-being of fellow New Zealanders. More >>
A big thanks to half million sports volunteers
Sunday, 15 June 2008, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove today thanked the estimated half a million kiwis who volunteer in sport and recreation, saying without them the sector could not survive. More >>
Phil Goff Speech: Trade Policy Outlook
Sunday, 15 June 2008, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
It is a particular pleasure to be here alongside Simon Crean, with whom I have had a strong and constructive relationship over the six months since he has assumed Ministerial responsibility for Trade. More >>
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Saturday, 14 June 2008, 12:59 am | New Zealand Government
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to expose the abuse of older people. More >>
It's Not Ok
Saturday, 14 June 2008, 12:57 am | New Zealand Government
The family violence ‘It’s not OK’ campaign is having a significant impact in New Zealand. More >>
Auckland Islands squid fishery season better
Friday, 13 June 2008, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
This year's Auckland Islands squid fishery has resulted in an estimated 10 fewer sea lion deaths compared with last year, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton announced today. More >>
NZ and Europe: A Partnership for the 21st Century
Friday, 13 June 2008, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you to the New Zealand European Union Centres Network and the NZ Europe Business Council for the invitation to take part in this important forum for exchanging views. More >>
Minister receives report on West Coast Hospitals
Friday, 13 June 2008, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe today said that an external review of the West Coast District health Board’s booking systems calls for some short term actions at the DHB and a greater collaboration between the West Coast and other South Island ... More >>
Rotorua Joint Venture for Laboratory Services
Friday, 13 June 2008, 12:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health, Mr David Cunliffe has agreed to a joint venture between the Lakes District Health Board and Diagnostic Rotorua Limited to deliver laboratory services in the Rotorua area . More >>
