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NAIT and Farmsonline feedback called for

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government

A comprehensive animal identification and traceability system is essential for maintaining international credibility for our food exports, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>

Anderton: NAIT launch

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government

It seems forever ago now that we in New Zealand read of cases that shocked us overseas - like Mad Cow disease, or BSE, that rocked the meat industry in the eighties and darkened in the nineties as consequences for human health dawned everywhere. More >>

Campylobacter strategy appears to be paying off

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government

A strategy put in place by New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) and Poultry Industry Association New Zealand (PIANZ) to combat New Zealand's unacceptably high rates of notified campylobacteriosis appears to be paying off, Food Safety Minister ... More >>

King: 25th anniversary of SH94 Avalanche Programme

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government

I am delighted to be here today in the heart of one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Areas --- Fiordland National Park --- for the 25th Anniversary of the Milford Road Avalanche Programme. More >>

Dalziel: CIPS NZ Strategic Procurement Forum

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Good morning, and welcome to the second New Zealand Strategic Procurement Forum. Thank you to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply for inviting me here today. It is my pleasure to once again open this forum. More >>

Death of former US Ambassador Anne Martindell

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark today paid tribute to the former United States Ambassador to New Zealand, Anne Martindell, who has passed away in Princeton, New Jersey, aged 93. More >>

Jones: Outlook for Building and Construction

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government

To: Colliers International Conference, Hyatt Regency, Auckland. "The Outlook for Building and Construction 2008 & Beyond" More >>

Te Rarawa enter foreshore negotiations with Crown

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Representatives of northern iwi Te Rarawa have signed Terms of Negotiation under the Foreshore and Seabed Act with the Crown, Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today. More >>

Productive Discussions with US on Trade Issues

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Following discussions with key Administration and Congressional leaders in Washington over the past two days, Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff said he was confident that New Zealand would progress towards a free trade agreement with the United States. More >>

Jones slashes red tape with building blueprint

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones has announced today that he has slashed the red tape in the building Industry with a new blueprint plan for simple starter homes. More >>

Te Rarawa first step in Foreshore Negotiations

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government

“Significant progress has been made on foreshore and seabed issues this year. Today’s signed Terms of Negotiation with Northern iwi Te Rarawa is the latest milestone to be achieved.” Minister for Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia said today. More >>

KiwiSaver numbers closing in on 700,000

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government

The number of New Zealanders saving for their future through KiwiSaver has passed 670,000 with over 2,300 new members signing up every day in May, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>

Government boosts funding for pest management

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government

Wilding pines, gorse and broom, rabbits, goats and possums are among the pests to be targeted across the country as a result of the recent funding boost for Regional Pest Management Strategies (RPMS). More >>

NZ Govt stmt to UN General Assembly on HIV/AIDS

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government

The following is the text of the New Zealand Government's statement, delivered by Cabinet Minister Hon Trevor Mallard, to the United Nations General Assembly: High-level meeting on a comprehensive review of the progress achieved in realising the Declaration ... More >>

Appointments under Lawyers and Conveyancers Act

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Justice Minister Rick Barker has today announced the appointment of Dr Duncan Webb as the Legal Complaints Review Officer and Hanneke Bouchier as the Deputy Legal Complaints Review Officer under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006. More >>

Clark: Opening of Fieldays

Thursday, 12 June 2008, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government

It's great to be able to join you at this 40th opening of the National Fieldays. What began as a small event at Te Rapa Race Course in 1969 has become not only one of the Waikato's largest events, but an event of significance across our country ... More >>

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