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NZ disability group awarded US$50,000 grant
Friday, 4 April 2008, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) has been awarded a US $50,000 grant as part of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award, announced Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today. More >>
New Zealand strengthens deployment in Afghanistan
Friday, 4 April 2008, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan has been strengthened following Cabinet’s approval for the deployment of an additional 18 New Zealand Defence Force personnel, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Defence Minister Phil Goff ... More >>
Lotto online – safety first
Friday, 4 April 2008, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker has responded to Green MP, Sue Bradford's concerns over moves to offer Lotto online with the assurance that the safety features in place are robust and in fact offer greater protection than traditional play. More >>
Minister of Trade to sign NZ-China Free Trade Deal
Friday, 4 April 2008, 12:45 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff will leave for China tomorrow where he will sign a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and China. More >>
Mahuta opens Auckland Airport's new arrival hall
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech Notes for Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta, at the opening of Auckland Airport 3A Development, Auckland on Thursday 3 April 2008 at 10.30am More >>
Airport expansion adds to traveller experience
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs and Associate Tourism Minister Nanaia Mahuta says Auckland Airport’s new arrival hall will add to the tourist experience. More >>
Maori Tourism Trade Manual key for tourism
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
A new manual showcasing 100 Maori tourism businesses will set a quality benchmark for the future of Maori Tourism, says Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>
Health and safety of miners to be improved
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Improving health and safety in the underground mining industry is the aim of a discussion document released today by Labour Minister Trevor Mallard and West Coast Tasman MP Damien O'Connor during a visit to Runanga. More >>
Reminder: Daylight saving ends on Sunday
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Daylight Saving will end on Sunday 6 April 2008 when 3.00am becomes 2.00am. More >>
Anderton: AgITO young farmers course
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Farming, the career you are embarking on, is vitally important to the wellbeing of our country. I think most New Zealanders struggle to grasp the size and sophistication of our primary sector. They think there can't be much that's scientific about catching ... More >>
Farming a career to be proud of
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
He told a group of young farmers on an Agriculture Industry Training Organisation course in Christchurch that while most New Zealanders struggled to grasp the size and sophistication of our primary sector, it was vitally important for the economy. More >>
Third reading speech, Biosecurity-HASNO Bill
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Minister for Biosecurity I move that the Biosecurity Amendment Bill (No 4) and the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a third time. More >>
Biosecurity bill passing vital for NZ industries
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The passing of the Biosecurity and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Legislation Amendment Bill by Parliament this afternoon was a relief for many, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said. More >>
Biosecurity bill passing vital for NZ industries
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The passing of the Biosecurity and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Legislation Amendment Bill by Parliament this afternoon was a relief for many, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said. More >>
Tax changes boost to charitable organisations
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Ruth Dyson is reminding the public of the changes to tax rules on charitable giving which came into effect 1 April. More >>
Adding value to agriculture
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Milk is an amazing product and scientists are just scraping the surface of its potential, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Anderton: Large Herds Association conference
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
You have asked me to talk about creating value from New Zealand's primary sectors. I think this is a critical issue for New Zealand, and in talking about it I want to pick up on the conference themes of new ideas and innovation. More >>
Modern Apprentices crack 15,000 mark
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson said today that more than 15,000 Modern Apprentices are either in training or have completed their apprenticeships. More >>
Ministers respond to High Court Herceptin decision
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister David Cunliffe and Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said they respected the decision of the High Court regarding Herceptin. More >>
Dalziel: ALAC Partnership Conference
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Sustainable Partnerships – Opportunities and Challenges Keynote address by Associate Justice Minister Lianne Dalziel to the ALAC Partnership Conference More >>
