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Many options available to tackle low hydro lakes
Sunday, 8 June 2008, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has been working with the electricity industry for some weeks now on a range of options to manage the impact of the drought and low hydro lakes on the electricity system. Tomorrow, Cabinet will again be be considering the range ... More >>
National prepared to gut emissions trading scheme
Sunday, 8 June 2008, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
National has once again proved it’s slippery on climate change, and will tell audiences whatever they think they want to hear, David Parker said today. More >>
Defence Force Provides Assistance to Cook Islands
Sunday, 8 June 2008, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
A 40-strong contingent of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) medics, with a mission to provide health support to the people of the Cook Islands, will deploy to the Cooks today by C-130 Hercules under Exercise Tropic Twilight, Defence Minister Phil Goff ... More >>
Another National wolf in sheep’s clothing
Friday, 6 June 2008, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
National has finally confirmed it still plans to reduce the protection afforded to hundreds of thousands of injured New Zealanders a year by privatising the ACC scheme, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>
New housing and migration research released
Friday, 6 June 2008, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
New research released today shows there is little evidence that new immigrants drive up local house prices, said Immigration Minister Clayton Cosgrove and Housing Minister Maryan Street. More >>
Criminal Procedure Bill gets a kickstart
Friday, 6 June 2008, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker has welcomed the National Party's decision to support the Criminal Procedure Bill and is now looking forward to the Bill moving through the final stages as quickly as possible. More >>
Clark: The Waitakere Ranges
Friday, 6 June 2008, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech notes for address to Waitakere City Council. Waitakere City Council chambers, Henderson, Auckland More >>
Clark: Automobile, Transport & Environment Summit
Friday, 6 June 2008, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech notes for address to the Automobile, Transport And Environment Summit, a World Environment Day event. Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament More >>
NZ condemns Zimbabwe over diplomats detention
Friday, 6 June 2008, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ condemns the detaining of US/UK diplomats and the suppression of NGOs in Zimbabwe More >>
Peters names new Ambassador to Spain
Friday, 6 June 2008, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's next Ambassador to Spain will be career diplomat Rob Moore-Jones, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Goff: OECD Forum 2008 Trade Panel – Paris
Friday, 6 June 2008, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
4 June 2008 Speech Notes OECD Forum 2008 Trade Panel – Paris Future Challenges for the Multilateral Trading System More >>
Mortgage Calculator will inform sound decisions
Friday, 6 June 2008, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
The introduction of a quick reverse mortgage calculator is an important step in assisting older people to assess the implication of taking out an equity loan says Social Development Ruth Dyson. More >>
No proposal for Hutt DHB to use theatres in Wgtn
Friday, 6 June 2008, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe today confirmed there is no proposal for Hutt Valley DHB to use theatre space at Capital and Coast DHB. “This proposal has always been and remains a proposal to redevelop Hutt Valley Hospital.” More >>
Goff Welcomes Progress on Air Force Helicopters
Friday, 6 June 2008, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff has welcomed the completion of the initial stage of the construction of New Zealand’s first NH90 helicopter being built in France. Mr Goff visited the plant while in France to attend the annual meeting of the OECD Ministerial ... More >>
New eco village an asset for Marlborough Sounds
Friday, 6 June 2008, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
A new sustainable community-developed accommodation complex is an asset for the Marlborough Sounds and will be enjoyed by locals and visitors, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said today. More >>
Applications invited for Hillary Expedition grants
Friday, 6 June 2008, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove announced today that adventurous kiwis planning to embark on a challenging outdoor expedition can apply for funding through the government’s Hillary Expedition programme. More >>
Goff: OECD Forum on Climate Change - Paris
Friday, 6 June 2008, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
It is in the nature of politics, that short term needs are put ahead of long term benefits, particularly when the costs of change come before the benefits it achieves. More >>
English prepared to borrow and slash for tax cuts
Friday, 6 June 2008, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Bill English has confirmed a National government would cut services and borrow more in order to 'out tax cut' Labour, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
PM: Hillary Institute Inaugural Dinner Speech
Friday, 6 June 2008, 12:50 am | New Zealand Government
Address at The Hillary Institute Inaugural Dinner Christchurch Art Gallery Christchurch 7.30 pm More >>
NZSIS releases historical Sutch papers
Friday, 6 June 2008, 12:24 am | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, Helen Clark, announced today that the NZSIS, acting on a recommendation made by the Chief Ombudsman, has released a number of papers relating to Dr William ... More >>
