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Kiwis are satisfied with their Health System
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
In the first ever survey of New Zealander’s satisfaction with their public services, Health comes out a winner says Health Minister David Cunliffe. “The Public Satisfaction with Service Quality 2007: The Kiwis Count Survey “which uses Canadian methodology ... More >>
Govt seeks to improve child support provisions
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The government is looking at ways of improving the child support scheme to make it more responsive to factors such as the complexities of shared care, the income levels of both parents and the costs of raising children, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said ... More >>
Signing of FTA a great opportunity for education
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s profile as a quality education provider has received a huge boost through the signing of the Free Trade Agreement, Education Minister Chris Carter says. More >>
Minister Disappointed at Strike Action
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health, David Cunliffe is surprised and disappointed at the decision by the country’s junior doctors to take strike action. “While I am not a party to the negotiations I understand District Health Boards had not completed the bargaining ... More >>
Clark: New Zealand – China FTA Dinner
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Address at dinner to celebrate the signing of the New Zealand – China FTA More >>
Anderton: Treaty Tribes Coalition conference
Monday, 7 April 2008, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Government
I would like to start with an acknowledgement of the tangata whenua, Ngati Kahungunu ki Heretaunga. More >>
Sustainable fish stocks a treaty obligation
Monday, 7 April 2008, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Sustainable and responsible fisheries management by Government is required to uphold Treaty of Waitangi principles, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Human Rights Film Festival 2008
Monday, 7 April 2008, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Human Rights Network of Aotearoa is proud to present the fourth annual New Zealand Human Rights Film Festival - a cinematic event celebrating extraordinary people striving for success and achievement amidst the hardest of circumstances and conditions. More >>
Maori play a huge part in the future of Fisheries
Monday, 7 April 2008, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
“Māori have a hard-fought for and enviable position in fisheries in Aotearoa and indeed the world.” Minister of Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia said today in his address to the 2008 Annual Maori Fisheries Conference in Napier. More >>
Historic first as New Zealand-China FTA signed
Monday, 7 April 2008, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Chinese counterpart, Premier Wen Jiabao, today witnessed the signing of the historic Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and China in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. More >>
Laban: PACIFICA Passion
Monday, 7 April 2008, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech at PACIFICA Wellington Branch Fundraiser, 'PACIFICA Passion', Marist St Pat's Rugby Clubrooms, Hataitai More >>
Historic Mesopotamia land protected for the future
Monday, 7 April 2008, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
“Renowned author and farmer Samuel Butler established the station in 1860, and made its magnificent high country landscape famous in his novel Erewhon. More recently, it has been given international exposure by the Lord of the Rings films. This landscape ... More >>
Ryall’s claims ridiculous
Monday, 7 April 2008, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
National’s desperation at having no health policy is starting to show, Minister of Health David Cunliffe said. More >>
Fuel economy information now available to buyers
Monday, 7 April 2008, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
From today car buyers will find it easier to choose a vehicle that goes further on a full tank, as fuel economy star rating labels go on show on all new and most late model used cars. More >>
Fuel economy information now available to buyers
Monday, 7 April 2008, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
From today car buyers will find it easier to choose a vehicle that goes further on a full tank, as fuel economy star rating labels go on show on all new and most late model used cars. More >>
Support for New Zealand Studies Centre in London
Monday, 7 April 2008, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that a unique academic facility in the United Kingdom focusing on the culture, identity, and history of New Zealand is to receive more than a quarter of a million dollars in government support. More >>
Cunliffe Accuses Ryall of Slippery Figures
Monday, 7 April 2008, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe said figures showed that between First Specialist Appointments and follow-up appointments there were over 1.3 million meetings with medical and surgical specialities each year. More >>
Support for New Zealand Studies Centre in London
Monday, 7 April 2008, 8:25 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that a unique academic facility in the United Kingdom focusing on the culture, identity, and history of New Zealand is to receive more than a quarter of a million dollars in government support. More >>
Minister Barker in Hamilton To Meet Firefighters
Monday, 7 April 2008, 7:54 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker is in Hamilton today to meet with firefighters and to be briefed on the explosion at Icepak Coolstores in Tamahere. More >>
Boyracer Operation nets seven cars
Sunday, 6 April 2008, 12:15 am | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister, Rick Barker has today announced the outcome of a joint operation between Police and Ministry of Justice, aimed at boyracers and collecting outstanding fines. More >>
