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Chance for students to make the news
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government
The first in a series of DVDs looking at climate change gives students a chance to produce their own news segment, Education Minister Chris Carter said at the launch of “Sustainability in Action” in Auckland today. More >>
Key fails to grasp importance of rail investment
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 12:07 am | New Zealand Government
National Leader John Key’s failure to grasp the long-term benefits of a modernised rail system reveals a worrying short-sightedness, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Waihi Beach seawall approved
Monday, 5 May 2008, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
A consent to construct a rock seawall at Waihi Beach has been granted by Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick. More >>
English rolled on rail as Key slips again
Monday, 5 May 2008, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Bill English has been rolled on his previous promise to sell the rail network back into private ownership as John Key makes it clear National will not campaign on any actual policy principles, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Border control officials recognised
Monday, 5 May 2008, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today presented awards to seventeen long-serving members of the New Zealand Customs Service, and paid tribute to their record of service. More >>
Cunliffe: Leading the health sector
Monday, 5 May 2008, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
1 May 2008 Speech Notes Leading the health sector: strong central role for the Ministry of Health More >>
Minister calls for stronger central role in health
Monday, 5 May 2008, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister David Cunliffe outlined his expectations of Ministry of Health staff and the wider health sector for 2008 in his speech to the Ministry of Health Leadership Forum on Thursday. More >>
Questions and Answers - Government rail buy back
Monday, 5 May 2008, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Q What will the government own after today's purchase? A The government already owns the rail infrastructure which includes 4,000 kilometres of track, six million sleepers, 1,787 bridges, 150 tunnels, 12,000 culverts and signalling infrastructure including ... More >>
Rail buy back marks new sustainable transport era
Monday, 5 May 2008, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government has reached agreement with Toll Holdings Ltd for the purchase of Toll New Zealand’s rail and ferry business, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Finance Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Awarua Wetlands recognised for size and diversity
Monday, 5 May 2008, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today congratulated Southland’s local communities for their commitment to maintaining the internationally recognised Awarua wetland. More >>
Midwives Day celebrated with new resource rooms
Monday, 5 May 2008, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand College of Midwives' resource centre will provide education and a sense of community for midwives, pregnant women and new mothers, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said today. More >>
Boost for animal welfare
Monday, 5 May 2008, 12:55 am | New Zealand Government
The SPCA is to receive $300,000 from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to help assist and advise on animal welfare following this year’s drought. Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton announced the contribution at the SPCA conference over the ... More >>
The power crisis myth: setting the record straigt
Sunday, 4 May 2008, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Government
1. How many times during the Labour government’s term have the lights gone out as result of insufficient electricity generation? a) 3 times b) twice c) once d) Never More >>
Petrol price monitoring may be reviewed
Sunday, 4 May 2008, 12:17 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel Lianne Dalziel says she is investigating whether the monitoring of petrol prices could be strengthened further, to ensure competition and consumer issues are addressed. More >>
Football appointment welcomed by Minister
Friday, 2 May 2008, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Sport and Recreation Clayton Cosgrove today welcomed the appointment of an independent commissioner to work with New Zealand Football (NZF), saying it would help get one of the country’s most important sports back on a sound financial ... More >>
“Power crisis” myth: setting the record straight
Friday, 2 May 2008, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
1. How many times during the Labour government’s term have the lights gone out as result of insufficient electricity generation? a) 3 times b) twice c) once d) Never More >>
Emissions trading scheme has to be fair, effective
Friday, 2 May 2008, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The overall message from economic reports released this week on the emissions trading scheme is that it must be both fair and effective, Climate Change Minister David Parker says. More >>
Expulsion of media executive from Fiji condemned
Friday, 2 May 2008, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today expressed dismay at the deportation by the Fiji interim government authorities of Evan Hannah, a Fiji Times executive. More >>
PM to visit Japan and Korea
Friday, 2 May 2008, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark will travel to Japan and Korea in May for meetings with the leaders of both countries to promote closer bilateral and regional co-operation. More >>
Clark: Announcement of HPV Vaccine Programme
Friday, 2 May 2008, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Today I have the privilege of making a significant announcement about the prevention of cancer. The cancer concerned is cervical cancer – a silent killer which came to particular prominence in the news in New Zealand in the late 1980s. More >>
