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Young Pacific population benefits all NZers
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban has welcomed Statistics New Zealand's release of QuickStats About Pacific Peoples saying a young and growing Pacific population offers significant future benefits for New Zealand. More >>
Phil Goff to leave for Defence and Trade meetings
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff is to visit five countries over 14 days where he will discuss defence issues and progress in bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations. More >>
Statisticians making it count for the Pacific
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban and Statistics Minister Darren Hughes yesterday welcomed visiting statisticians from the Pacific, saying this is an excellent opportunity to share expertise and knowledge More >>
Survey does not show teacher staffing “crisis”
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Education says a new survey by education union NZEI Te Riu Roa reflects similar results to one carried out by the Ministry of Education and neither shows a teacher staffing “crisis”. More >>
Common Employment Provisions announced
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister David Parker announced today that the government has agreed to introduce common leave provisions in public service employment agreements. More >>
Common Employment Provisions announced
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister David Parker announced today that the government has agreed to introduce common leave provisions in public service employment agreements. More >>
National runs from debate on economy
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party’s failure to ask a single oral question of the Minister of Finance in the week after the Budget shows they have surrendered the economic debate, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Bill introduced to modernise unit titles law
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to help apartment owners and bodies corporate to manage their property more effectively was introduced to Parliament today by Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones. More >>
Dolphins to benefit from further protection
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
New measures to increase protection of the unique Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins were announced today by Acting Conservation Minister David Parker. More >>
Bill introduced to modernise unit titles law
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to help apartment owners and bodies corporate to manage their property more effectively was introduced to Parliament today by Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones. More >>
Greater protection for tenants under new RTA bill
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) amendment bill introduced to Parliament today will give greater protection to vulnerable tenants and; help both landlords and tenants to understand and enforce their respective rights, according to Building and Construction ... More >>
Tough new measures to protect dolphins
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today announced the strongest-ever package of measures to protect New Zealand's threatened Hector's and Maui's dolphins. More >>
Crossparty Letter Supporting Sir Keith Park Statue
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff will meet with newly-elected Mayor of London Boris Johnson and deliver a letter signed by all party leaders in support of a statue of New Zealand WWII hero Sir Keith Park in Trafalgar Square. More >>
Platform for New Digital Future Launched
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today launched the structure that will become an important contributor to New Zealand’s digital future. More >>
Govt funding for Kaipara harbour tidal energy
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
A project to generate electricity from the tides in Kaipara Harbour is to receive a grant of $1.85 million from the Marine Energy Deployment Fund. More >>
Trucks to trial heavier loads
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
A project trialling a controlled permit system allowing trucks to carry heavier loads was launched in Canterbury today. More >>
Viet Nam exhibition in Wellington
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff today opened an exhibition depicting the Viet Nam War and its effects on veterans and their families. More >>
Goff: Not Just a 12-month Tour Speech
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Members of Parliament, Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, veterans’ leaders and veterans, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. More >>
Mallard: Commitment to sustainability pays off
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the Brother International (NZ) Ltd. Corporate Social Responsibility Breakfast, Grand Plimmer Tower, Wellington More >>
Viet Nam Theatre Honours for two Army companies
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Two New Zealand Army infantry companies will this weekend be officially recognised for service in the Viet Nam War, with a change of the theatre honour dates for the 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (1RNZIR). More >>
