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Cosgrove opens Rosehill College New Gym Complex

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Sport and Recreation Clayton Cosgrove officially opened a new $2.75 million gymnastic complex at Rosehill College in Papakura, Auckland today. More >>

Poppies on Parliament - Your way to remember

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government

State of the art projection equipment will be used tonight to illuminate the full front facade of Parliament with a programme of tumbling poppies, floating petals and Peter Jackson's restoration of the historic film Heroes of Gallipoli. More >>

Cosgrove opens Rosehill College New Gym Complex

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Sport and Recreation Clayton Cosgrove officially opened a new $2.75 million gymnastic complex at Rosehill College in Papakura, Auckland today. More >>

DPB figures drop sharply

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government

The number of New Zealanders receiving the Domestic Purposes Benefit has fallen by nearly 13,000 since the introduction of Working for Families in 2004, Social Development Minister Ruth Dyson told Parliament today. More >>

Zero tolerance delivering results on contraband

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 4:37 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 >>

Corrections Minister welcomes select committee inq

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Corrections Minister Phil Goff today welcomed an inquiry by the Law and Order select committee into the Corrections Department. More >>

Cullen: Security in retirement for New Zealanders

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Speech to Retirement Policy and Research Centre Symposium, University of Auckland More >>

Promoting IP by recognising young talent

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government

A former Upper Hutt student was the focus of today’s Ministerial celebration that promoted intellectual property by recognising the innovation and creativity of enterprising young New Zealanders. More >>

Support for quality tertiary education in Taranaki

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson today signalled ongoing support for the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) with the reappointment of Murray Strong as Crown Commissioner for a further six months, and two appointments to the ... More >>

Children’s nightwear labelling to be changed

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Product safety regulations for children’s nightwear labelling will be amended and significant changes to the labels of some types of nightwear will be made, announced Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard today. More >>

Minister to meet Australian colleagues

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today travels to Australia to participate in ministerial council meetings and discuss ways that New Zealand and Australian governments will face environmental challenges. More >>

Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in N Island

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Severe thunderstorms and heavy downpours battered the northern half of the North Island on Tuesday and more are forecast for northeastern parts of the North Island until Thursday morning. More >>

One point of contact for veterans services

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government

Cabinet has agreed to a proposal that will see the provision of services to veterans improved and made more efficient, Veterans' Affairs Minister, Rick Barker has announced. More >>

Transforming Education to Deliver For Maori

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Māori Affairs and Associate Education Minister, Parekura Horomia, along with Minister of Education, Chris Carter today launched Ka Hikitia – Managing for Success, a major strategy to transform education so that ‘Māori enjoy education ... More >>

Minister's condolences to school and community

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Chris Carter today expressed his profound sympathy for Elim Christian College and its community after the tragic loss of life at Tongariro National Park. More >>

UF releases disability discussion document

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government

UnitedFuture deputy leader Judy Turner today released a discussion document on disability issues seeking public input to help inform the party’s policy. More >>

Family Court Issues Tabled

Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government

Supplementary Order Papers amending the Family Court Matters Bill have been tabled by Courts Minister, Rick Barker. One deals with extending government funded supervised contact and allowing Family Courts to approve providers in their local area. The ... More >>