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Pay And Employment Equity: Govt Priorities 08/09
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Notes for speech delivered to the third Pay and Employment Equity Forum by Cabinet Minister Maryan Street on behalf of Labour Minister Trevor Mallard at the National Library Auditorium. More >>
Parker: Way forward on biofuels, electric vehicles
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
The way forward on biofuels and electric vehicles Address to the EECA Biofuels and Electric Vehicles Conference 4pm, 2 April 2008 Te Papa Soundings Theatre, Wellington More >>
Cosgrove: Leaders in Sport Conference
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
The challenges ahead – speech to open the first Leaders in Sport Conference in New Zealand More >>
National is a bit slow on the uptake
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Pete Hodgson has already answered Dr Paul Hutchison’s questions in the House about the Tertiary Education Commission’s restructure today. “But I do so again in the hope that he understands it this time,” he said. More >>
Is there another u-turn in the wind?
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
National’s ongoing silence over its ACC privatisation plans makes a mockery of its claims the government is skirting around serious ACC issues - but perhaps it signals a u-turn is coming, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>
Cosgrove welcomes first Transtasman Netball League
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
It is my pleasure to host this event to mark a milestone for netball players, coaches and fans – the first ever Trans-Tasman Netball League. The fact that this new tournament involves the two leading netball nations in the world - New Zealand and Australia ... More >>
Mallard: Sustainable develpt at sustainable price
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Speech by Environment Minister Trevor Mallard to the Planning Institute conference, Regents Theatre, Greymouth More >>
Minister pleased at Capital and Coast Action
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister David Cunliffe is delighted at the recruitment of two Paediatric Oncologists for the child cancer service at Wellington Hospital. “This is great news for the children and parents of the Wellington region who face cancer,” Mr ... More >>
Cultural Diversity a strength for New Zealand
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand First Deputy Leader Peter Brown’s comments today on latest statistics on the Asian population in New Zealand are a nonsense, Minister for Ethnic Affairs Chris Carter said. More >>
Strong R&D gives Gisborne company an advantage
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 12:49 am | New Zealand Government
World-class technology and research capability is helping a Gisborne company build up an international reputation in the field of composite materials, Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson said today during a visit to the company. More >>
Expert group to promote electric vehicles
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
A group of experts on transport fuels, renewable electricity and vehicle technologies will help New Zealand take a step closer towards becoming a sustainable nation, says Energy Minister David Parker. More >>
Nats admit knowing ACC shouldn't be privatised
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
A major independent evaluation of ACC says the world-leading cover it gives injured New Zealanders would be compromised by privatisation and National has finally admitted it knew this all along, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>
Peters to meet with Samoan PM
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet with Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Lupesoliai Malielegaoi in Apia on Thursday (Friday NZT) for the latest round of annual Joint Ministerial Consultations. More >>
National welcomes immigration
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
National has a different view to NZ First on the value of Asian immigration to New Zealand, says National's Ethnic Affairs spokeswoman, Pansy Wong. More >>
Navy frigate to deploy to Persian Gulf
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to deploy a Royal New Zealand Navy frigate to the Gulf region next week, Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Key confirms he can’t tell you what he believes
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
John Key’s admission today that he is unable to tell New Zealanders what he really thinks is a surprising statement from a man who wants to be Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Nats admit knowing ACC shouldn’t be privatised
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
A major independent evaluation of ACC says the world-leading cover it gives injured New Zealanders would be compromised by privatisation and National has finally admitted it knew this all along, says ACC Minister Maryan Street. More >>
King: Organised and Financial Crime Agency
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
A new agency to combat serious and financial crime, the Organised and Financial Crime Agency New Zealand (OFCANZ), will be launched on 1 July this year, Justice Minister Annette King announced today. More >>
Peters concerned by delay in Zimbabwe poll results
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today expressed his concern over ongoing delays in the release of official results from Zimbabwe’s election. Presidential, parliamentary and local elections were held on Saturday 29 March, but so far around a quarter of ... More >>
Harder hitting ads aim to improve drinking culture
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
New harder hitting television advertisements showing the harm that can be caused by binge drinking were launched today by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>
