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Pacific Business Trust Board Appointments

Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government

A new Chair, Deputy Chair and member have been appointed to the Pacific Business Trust (PBT) Board, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban said. More >>

Pacific Business Trust Board Appointments

Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government

A new Chair, Deputy Chair and member have been appointed to the Pacific Business Trust (PBT) Board, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban said. More >>

Offender volumes report

Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Corrections Minister Phil Goff welcomed the release today of a new Department of Corrections publication providing information on offenders within the Corrections system. More >>

Cosgrove: Canterbury leading the way

Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government

Canterbury leading the way – speech to the Sport Executives breakfast for Canterbury Regional Sports Organisations More >>

Service to be established for dioxin exposed

Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government

A new health support service is being established for people who lived or worked near or at the former Ivon Watkins Dow agri-chemical plant in the New Plymouth suburb of Paritutu, Associate Minister of Health Damien O’Connor announced today. More >>

Rick Barker to Veterans' Summit in Washington D.C

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Veterans Affairs Minister, Rick Barker departs for Washington D.C today to attend the 2008 Veterans' Affairs International Ministerial Summit where he will deliver a paper on post deployment care for veterans in New Zealand. More >>

Errol Clark appointed to Historic Places Trust

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard has announced the appointment of Errol Clark to the board of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. More >>

Courts a priority for this government

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Courts Minister, Rick Barker has welcomed the invitation from National Courts spokesperson, Kate Wilkinson to outline the steps the government is taking to address the issue of Court waiting times and stays of proceeding. More >>

Dalziel welcomes report into NZFSA risk management

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealanders are generally well served by the body responsible for ensuring the food we eat is safe, Food Safety Minister Lianne Dalziel says. More >>

Dalziel welcomes report into NZFSA risk management

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealanders are generally well served by the body responsible for ensuring the food we eat is safe, Food Safety Minister Lianne Dalziel says. More >>

Worry over faulty electrical safety device

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government

photograph of the types of RCDs affected by the recall and where the batch code 0507 can be located More >>

Counterfeit passport bust a timely reminder

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government

The recent smashing of an international passport counterfeiting ring by Thai authorities in Bangkok is a timely reminder of the value of the New Zealand passport and the need for passport holders to look after their most valuable document, Internal Affairs ... More >>

Survey shows cost less of a barrier to GP care

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe says the largest-ever survey of New Zealanders' health shows more people now have better access to primary health care. More >>

Emissions trading also good for air, water, land

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government

An independent report finds the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme will produce important benefits for air, water and land, as well as for the climate. There will also be some challenges to manage. More >>

Emissions trading good for air, water and land

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government

An independent report finds the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme will produce important benefits for air, water and land, as well as for the climate. There will also be some challenges to manage. More >>

Skills Strategy to build workforce skills

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government

The skills of New Zealanders already in work moved to centre stage with the release of a comprehensive discussion document, Tertiary Education Ministers Pete Hodgson and Maryan Street said today. More >>

Street: launch of the Skills Strategy consultation

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Maryan Street Associate Minister for Tertiary Education 29 April, 2008 Speech The launch of the Skills Strategy consultation process Speech by Associate Tertiary Education Minister Maryan Street at Rutherford House, Wellington More >>

Mallard: Maintaining a clean green New Zealand

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech at the launch of 'Love NZ – Recycle with Care' brand at YHA Wellington City More >>

Backpacker backs Love NZ recycling brand

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government

The tourism industry is to be congratulated for committing to recycling facilities to help New Zealand maintain its ‘clean and green’ reputation overseas, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard and Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said today at the launch ... More >>

Child poverty report welcomed

Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government

The Government welcomes the release of the Child Poverty Action Group’s analysis of how social and economic influences affect the wellbeing of our children, Social Development Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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