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Image: Mushroom Venture launch, Gisborne
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Jim Anderton with director Sheldon Drummond at the launch of the new light mushroom in Gisborne. May 2008 More >>
Prime Minister’s Sport Scholarships awarded
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and the Minister for Sport and Recreation Clayton Cosgrove today congratulated the 2008 Wellington Prime Minister’s Sport Scholarship recipients. More >>
Cosgrove: PM’s Sport Scholarships in Wellington
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
This is the second Prime Minister’s Sport Scholarship ceremony I have attended this year, and I have to say it is inspiring to be in the presence of some of our hardest working, and best performing, sports men and women. More >>
P a problem the Govt is taking seriously
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government takes the scourge of illegal drugs such as methamphetamine (or P) extremely seriously, Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Clark: Crown apology to Viet Nam veterans
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown formally acknowledges the dedicated service of the New Zealand Regular Force personnel deployed during the Viet Nam War, and those many servicemen and women who supported them in their mission. More >>
Standing room only at FTA Roadshow event
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Auckland leg of a nationwide roadshow informing businesses about how to make the most of the China Free Trade Agreement was filled to capacity this morning, Trade Minister Phil Goff said. More >>
Fresh questions on National and KiwiSaver
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand employers have been left in the lurch as John Key has this morning refused to commit to fully subsidising them for the cost of their KiwiSaver contributions, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
Award for Women’s Affairs Ministry well deserved
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MWA) last night won the IPANZ excellence award for managerial leadership. Acting Minister of Women’s Affairs Lianne Dalziel said she was delighted that MWA had received the well deserved award. More >>
Goff: Corrections achievements, future direction
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to address you today at this forum which brings together people with the most critical roles within the Corrections system. It gives me first of all a chance to say thank you for the work you do and the commitment you show. More >>
Everyday Young New Zealanders saluted
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is today saluting 12 Young New Zealanders chosen from across the country to be part of a special Youth Week ceremony at Parliament this evening. More >>
Key slippery with health figures
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health today attacked Opposition Leader John Key for his slippery use of statistics. More >>
Hodgson: Andrill Antarctic Drilling Celebration
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
It is a great privilege to be here tonight, in the presence of so many talented, hard working people. The conclusion of the Andrill project is a massive achievement, something that you can all be very proud of. More >>
New Zealand calls for an end to Zimbabwe violence
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 12:58 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is adding its voice to international calls for an immediate end to state-sponsored violence and intimidation in Zimbabwe, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Clark: IPANZ Excellence Awards
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 12:03 am | New Zealand Government
Address to Institute of Public Administration New Zealand (IPANZ) Gen-i Public Sector Excellence Awards More >>
Government to take action on illegal logging
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-Progressive Government is to adopt a comprehensive package of measures to address the issue of illegally-logged wood products, Forestry Minister Jim Anderton announced today. More >>
Winter power situation under close scrutiny
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Low hydro lake levels continue to create concern for the government, Energy Minister David Parker said today. More >>
Education a target for Nats’ cost-cutting agenda
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party continues to play fast and loose with statistics in an attempt to build a case for tax cuts at the expense of core state services, Education Minister Chris Carter says. More >>
Dunne: Speech to the NZICA Special Interest Group
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
I am very pleased be here today to address your Special Interest Group on the tax changes announced in Budget 2008. More >>
Populist statements on bonding don’t equal policy
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe said John Key’s comment that National would bond medical students highlights National’s ad-hoc approach to healthcare policy. More >>
Populist statements on bonding don’t equal policy
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe said John Key’s comment that National would bond medical students highlights National’s ad-hoc approach to healthcare policy. More >>
