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New Government Policy Statement on Gas Governance
Friday, 18 April 2008, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister David Parker today released the Government’s revised and updated Government Policy Statement (‘GPS’) on Gas Governance. More >>
Ongoing delays fuel fears for Zimbabwe poll result
Friday, 18 April 2008, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is increasingly concerned about the continuing delay in the release of the official results of Zimbabwe’s election, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Cosgrove: Vero Excellence in Business Support
Friday, 18 April 2008, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Clayton Cosgrove Minister for Small Business Embargoed until 7.30pm 17 April 2008 Speech Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards Speech Venue: Logan Campbell Centre, ASB Showgrounds, Auckland Time: 7.30pm; 17 April ‘08 More >>
Peters: New Zealand and Antarctica
Friday, 18 April 2008, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Antarctica: the next 50 years Speech to the Antarctica NZ International Polar Year function BNZ Centre Wellington More >>
Charitable giving easier for donors and volunteers
Friday, 18 April 2008, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has given the go-ahead to tax changes designed to make charitable giving of money and volunteers’ time easier for all concerned. More >>
Hodgson: China Science to Market Conference
Friday, 18 April 2008, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Pete Hodgson Minister of Research, Science and Technology Minister for Economic Development Minister of Tertiary Education 17 April 2008 Speech China Science to Market Conference More >>
Minister welcomes Auditor General’s Decision
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister David Cunliffe today welcomed the decision by the Auditor- General not to investigate the affairs of the former Hawke’s Bay District Health Board any further. More >>
Report into Death of Byron Solomon
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff says that the Royal New Zealand Navy will implement in full the recommendations arising out of the Court of Inquiry into the death of Able Hydrographic Specialist Operator Byron Solomon. More >>
Aus & NZ affirm relationship on whale conservation
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Australia will continue to work together to lead the global debate on the conservation of whales. More >>
New aquaculture space of 803 hectares approved
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
New aquaculture space of 803 hectares has been approved for industry development Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton announced today. More >>
ARC Asked To Rethink Ban On Aquaculture
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
That's the message to the ARC from Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton over its proposed ban on aquaculture across the entire Auckland region. More >>
‘Urge’ for young people
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
“Ensuring young people have access to good information is important and a key priority for this government” says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Zero tolerance delivering results on contraband
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Phil Goff today released figures showing the number of people prosecuted for drug possession in prison has increased by nearly 36 per cent since 2003. More >>
Appointment of Crown Solicitor for Wanganui
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
The Attorney-General, the Hon Dr Michael Cullen, announced today the appointment of Lance Clifford Rowe as Crown Solicitor at Wanganui. More >>
Prime Minister's Sport Scholarships Awarded
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove congratulated North Island recipients of the 2008 Prime Minister’s Sport Scholarships during a special presentation ceremony at Baradene College in Auckland today. More >>
Cosgrove: Prime Minister's Scholarships
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister's Scholarships – presentation to recipients from throughout the North Island Venue: Baradene College, Auckland Time: 6.30pm, 16 April 2008 More >>
Closure of Fisher and Paykel plant regretted
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 12:37 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Trade Phil Goff has expressed his sympathy for workers at Fisher and Paykel’s Dunedin Plant who have lost their jobs. More >>
Statement concerning junior doctors strike
Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health, Mr David Cunliffe said he was disappointed at the lack of progress in today’s talks on the Junior Doctor’s pay claims. “I support the view that a broad based approach is needed to find a sustainable clear long-term pathway for ... More >>
Cosgrove: Rosehill College’s new Gymnasium
Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Papakura Mayor Callum Penrose; Principal of Rosehill College Graeme Macann, members of staff; Rosehill College Board of Trustees Chairperson Barbara McArdle and your fellow trustees; Phil Greenbank, Trustee of the ASB Community Trust; former Papakura ... More >>
Food prices should be seen in context
Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
"John Key's rhetoric about food price rises does not stand up to scrutiny," Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton says. More >>
