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Support for quality tertiary education in Taranaki
Tuesday, 15 April 2008, 9:18 am | 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 >>
What about ACC Mr Key?
Monday, 14 April 2008, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
John Key needs to come clean on whether National’s new position on state asset sales includes an about-turn on its plans to privatise the world-leading ACC scheme, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>
Sue Bradford celebrates Buy Kiwi Made at Taupo
Monday, 14 April 2008, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Government Spokesperson for Buy Kiwi Made, Sue Bradford, will be at the Taupo Home and Garden Show on Friday April 18 at the Buy New Zealand Made tent. More >>
Choice lies in a quality state education system
Monday, 14 April 2008, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
John Key is showing his true blue colours by promising to massively hike funding for private schools, Education Minister Chris Carter says. More >>
Successful MeNZB campaign comes to an end
Monday, 14 April 2008, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The successful Meningococcal B immunisation campaign has resulted in a dramatic reduction in the number of cases Minister of Health David Cunliffe said. Mr Cunliffe said the campaign had been such a success the Government had now received advice from clinicians ... More >>
Auckland’s first five-star sustainable building
Monday, 14 April 2008, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
The City Development Committee has approved the construction of a ventilated weather screen façade on the BNZ building at 80 Queen Street. The design of the proposed building, which is currently under construction, is highly sustainable and incorporates ... More >>
Outstanding results in reading and writing
Monday, 14 April 2008, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Results from an innovative project designed to lift reading and writing skills have been hugely successful, Education Minister Chris Carter says. The $3.8 million-a-year Literacy Professional Development Project, begun in 2004, now involves almost 7000 ... More >>
Challenges and choices for screening symposium
Monday, 14 April 2008, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
The more we understand about how our bodies work, the more challenges and choices those involved with screening face, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said today. More >>
Nurturing gifted and talented children
Monday, 14 April 2008, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
A new publication to help parents and teachers identify and nurture gifted and talented children was launched at Northland School in Wellington today by Education Minister Chris Carter. More >>
Kakapo chicks relocate to maximise survival
Monday, 14 April 2008, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
Seven kakapo chicks that hatched just over two weeks ago on Whenua Hou (Codfish Island) have today been transferred to specialised facilities in Nelson to ensure their survival, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick announced today. More >>
Public Feedback Called for on Digital Strategy
Monday, 14 April 2008, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe is calling for all New Zealanders to have their say on the Draft Digital Strategy 2.0 which has been released for public comment today. More >>
KiwiSaver numbers surge after 1 April changes
Monday, 14 April 2008, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government
The number of New Zealanders in KiwiSaver has surged forward following the 1 April roll out of employer contributions and tax credits, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
National cannot be trusted on asset sales
Sunday, 13 April 2008, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
John Key’s attempt to speak out of both sides of his mouth on asset sales means National cannot be trusted on this issue, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
Cullen: Closing address to Labour Party Congress
Sunday, 13 April 2008, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
This congress has been about organising to earn the right to lead a government for a fourth successive term. More >>
New Programme To Tackle Pacific Sexual Crime
Sunday, 13 April 2008, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Annette King has today launched a new programme, aimed at reducing Pacific Island sexual offending and re-offending. More >>
Unemployment benefit numbers at lowest since 1979
Sunday, 13 April 2008, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of New Zealanders receiving the Unemployment Benefit is now under 20,000 and has fallen 88 per cent since 1999, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Social Development Minister Ruth Dyson announced today. More >>
Downloadable booklet for eco advice on web now
Sunday, 13 April 2008, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
A new eco advice booklet is available off the internet from today to help the 91 per cent of New Zealanders who have said they want to know more about how they can protect the environment, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Good faith bargaining and KiwiSaver
Sunday, 13 April 2008, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Trevor Mallard said today that he was very unhappy with reports that some employers are attempting to pay those in KiwiSaver less than the people working alongside them who are not in the scheme. This is supposedly based on the costs of ... More >>
Unemployment benefit numbers at lowest since 1979
Sunday, 13 April 2008, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Unemployment benefit numbers at lowest since 1979 The number of New Zealanders receiving the Unemployment Benefit is now under 20,000 and has fallen 88 per cent since 1999, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Social Development Minister Ruth Dyson announced today. More >>
Prime Minister's speech to Labour Party Congress
Sunday, 13 April 2008, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister - Address at New Zealand Labour Party Congress, Wellington Town Hall Wellington, 2.00 pm Saturday 12 April 2008. More >>
