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Oil stocks agreement signed with the Netherlands
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and the Netherlands signed a treaty today which allows New Zealand to hold some of its emergency oil reserves in the Netherlands. More >>
World Environment Day events announced
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Eleven special environmental events and projects around the country have been awarded grants so far as part of the lead-up to New Zealand's first ever hosting of World Environment Day on June 5, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Key must clarify National stance on climate change
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister David Parker today called on National Party leader John Key to reaffirm his commitment to the emissions trading legislation currently before Parliament. More >>
World first Autism Spectrum guideline launched
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education Chris Carter and Minister of Health David Cunliffe today launched a comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline making New Zealand world leaders in this area. More >>
Civil defence heading in right direction
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
A public review of the National Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Strategy has concluded that CDEM is heading in the right direction but there is no room for complacency. More >>
MSD engaging with Pacific grass-root communities
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Employment Project Fono held in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington over the last week have provided the opportunity for the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to interact with grass root communities, promoting effective dialogue and exchanging ... More >>
Consultation on climate change measures continues
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 12:19 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister David Parker has welcomed the start of the next round of public engagement on the Labour-led government’s important climate change policy of emissions trading. More >>
Trans-tasman biotech projects receive $3.8 million
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Three trans-Tasman biotechnology projects will receive a total of $3.8 million in grants under the Australia New Zealand Biotechnology Partnership Fund, Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Collins plays the April Fool
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of young people aged 16 to 19 years old receiving a main benefit has dropped dramatically under the Labour-led government, says Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Key’s review of benefit adjustments a surprise
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
John Key’s statement that National is reviewing annual adjustments to benefits is a worrying sign that he is either not on top of policy detail, or is working on a more radical agenda than he has been publicly claiming, Finance Minister Michael ... More >>
Crime statistics provide signs of encouragement
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Annette King says the lowest murder statistics for a decade show New Zealand has not become a more dangerous place in which to live. Commenting on the crime statistics for the 2007 calendar year, Ms King said: "Time and time again, ... More >>
Hodgson: Whangarei Marine Engineering Initiative
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
It is always a pleasure to come back to Whangarei and see the progress that Northland is making, using its particular competitive advantages to develop its economy. More >>
$2m for Northland marine engineering initiative
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government is investing $2 million that will benefit Northland by enabling luxury megayachts and specialised steel-hulled ships to be constructed and fitted out in Whangarei, Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
PM to unveil Kiwi statue on Sydney’s ANZAC bridge
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark says that a new bronze sculpture of a World War I soldier on Sydney’s ANZAC Bridge will be dedicated at a special ceremony in April. More >>
Hodgson Speech - NZBio Conference Awards Dinner
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for the opportunity to speak at this event. More >>
Minister urges employers to follow new min wage
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Trevor Mallard today urged all employers to make sure they start paying their youth workers the new adult minimum rate of $12 an hour - from today (April 1) – if they meet the key criteria. More >>
Census ‘food for thought’ for young women
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government and Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today said the 2008 Census of Women’s Participation should motivate young women to keep driving for parity. More >>
Dalziel: Census of Women’s Participation
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
To my Ministerial and Parliamentary colleagues; to members of the Human Rights Commission, especially our EEO Commissioner Judy McGregor; to all distinguished guests welcome to Parliament for the launch of the 2008 Census of Women’s Participation. I would ... More >>
Delivering for Pacific communities on 1 April
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led's government investment in businesses, families and communities means there is a lot for Pacific peoples to celebrate on 1 April, Pacific Islands Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban said today. More >>
Anderton: Workshop on Animal Welfare
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 12:11 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to commend the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee for being proactive in addressing animal welfare issues. The issues around animal welfare are always topical. They are particularly sensitive for New Zealand because so much of ... More >>
