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Conservation Minister to biodiversity meeting

Monday, 26 May 2008, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick departs for Germany today to discuss global efforts to halt the unprecedented loss of biodiversity that poses a major threat to plant and animal life around the world. More >>

Dunne: Society of Independent Financial Advisers

Monday, 26 May 2008, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for the invitation to address you this afternoon. I am delighted to do so as the Minister of Revenue, who just also happens to be the leader of UnitedFuture. More >>

Viet Nam veterans and families to receive apology

Monday, 26 May 2008, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Veterans' Affairs Minister Rick Barker said today that the Crown apology to Viet Nam veterans and their families will be made in Parliament next week. More >>

Telephone monitoring improves public safety

Monday, 26 May 2008, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government

Telephone monitoring technology recently implemented in prisons has again paid dividends following new charges being laid against a prisoner after he was caught making serious threats against his partner. More >>

Concept Centre to help NZ businesses into Shanghai

Monday, 26 May 2008, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand businesses looking to China will have a new entry point in the market with the opening of a New Zealand Concept Centre in Shanghai in October this year, Trade Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>

Tools to put China FTA to work

Sunday, 25 May 2008, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government

A nationwide roadshow to begin tomorrow will help businesses make the most of New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement with China, Trade Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>

Youth Week 08 – lets relate to young people

Sunday, 25 May 2008, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said Youth Week 08 is a chance to acknowledge the work being done to ensure young people are supported. More >>

Extra $40 million for Sanitary Works Subsidy

Saturday, 24 May 2008, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government

An additional $40 million over five years for the Sanitary Works Subsidy Scheme was announced today by Damien O’Connor, Minister for Rural Affairs and Associate Minister of Health. More >>

Next step to modernise and rebuild defence force

Friday, 23 May 2008, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2008 invests $276.4 million in the New Zealand Defence Force over the next four years as part of our sustained efforts to rebuild and modernise the defence force under this Government, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>

Investing in our Pacific communities

Friday, 23 May 2008, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2008 continues this government's drive to enhance and support the social wellbeing, economic prosperity, and diverse cultures of Pacific people in New Zealand, Health Minister David Cunliffe and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban ... More >>

New investments promote unique NZ identity

Friday, 23 May 2008, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Significant new investments in New Zealand’s arts, culture, and heritage are a feature of Budget 2008. More >>

Sadness over Grey Power President’s death

Friday, 23 May 2008, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Senior Citizens and Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today paid tribute to Grey Power President Graham Stairmand, who died this morning. “Graham has been a staunch advocate for older people over many years, both locally in Christchurch ... More >>

Transparency over Heparin Coated Medical Devices

Friday, 23 May 2008, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Health David Cunliffe says he is satisfied that Medsafe is taking a consultative and transparent approach over health products coated with the contaminated blood thinner Heparin. More >>

Product Certification Scheme to complete reforms

Friday, 23 May 2008, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government

The third of the three key pillars of reform to the 2004 Building Act -- the product certification scheme – will be launched later this year, Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>

Balanced approach taken in Budget 08

Friday, 23 May 2008, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta says tax cuts deliver to ratepayers and a little extra in the pocket goes a long way. More >>

King: Book launch - Jan Jordan’s Serial Survivors

Friday, 23 May 2008, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government

It is a pleasure to join you all for the launch of Jan’s book today. Thank you to Jenny and the School of Social and Cultural Studies for your invitation and for hosting today’s event. It is wonderful to see so many people gathered in support ... More >>

Mahuta: Address to the Customs Annual Symposium

Friday, 23 May 2008, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government

It’s my pleasure to join you this morning and launch the Customs Symposium for 2008. I understand this year that there is representation from other border agencies so the theme of the symposium is particularly pertinent to the challenge before us ... More >>

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