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Strength to care about animal welfare
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government
Proven assurances about the high standard of animal welfare will become necessary for successful sales of New Zealand's high-quality produce, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Good potential for growth in trade with Turkey
Monday, 31 March 2008, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Government
A study of the economic relationship between New Zealand and Turkey shows there is good potential for growth in bilateral trade between our countries, Trade Minister Phil Goff said today at its launch. More >>
Prime Minister on April 1 changes
Monday, 31 March 2008, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that policy changes and threshold adjustments taking effect from 1 April will make a difference for the better for many New Zealanders. More >>
Census report a valuable tool for women's equality
Monday, 31 March 2008, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Lianne Dalziel and Women's Affairs Minister Steve Chadwick have welcomed the release of the 2008 Census of Women’s Participation as a useful tool for raising awareness of gender inequity and for driving progress towards equality. More >>
BZP-based party pills banned from tomorrow
Monday, 31 March 2008, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Retailers of BZP-based party pills and other pills containing piperazines and their analogues will be prosecuted if they continue to sell them from tomorrow, Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton said. More >>
King astounded by National's plan
Monday, 31 March 2008, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
King astounded by National's plan to charge all offenders a flat fee at sentencing More >>
Reduction in red cod fishing bag limit
Monday, 31 March 2008, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today announced a reduction in the daily limit on red cod that can be caught by recreational fishers in the southern and eastern South Island. More >>
Changes to fisheries regulations on N-W coast
Monday, 31 March 2008, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today announced two important changes to fisheries regulations on the north-west coast of the North Island. One change affects recreational fishers, while the other affects commercial fishers. More >>
Two fish catch limits increase
Monday, 31 March 2008, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today increased the catch limits for the rock lobster (crayfish) and southern blue whiting fisheries in the waters around southern New Zealand. More >>
Kiwis go Buy Kiwi Mad
Monday, 31 March 2008, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Centenary celebrations for the Buy Kiwi Made campaign kick-off at Parliament on Wednesday with the official start of April's 'Buy Kiwi Mad' month. More >>
Mexican working holiday scheme underway
Monday, 31 March 2008, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Young New Zealanders can now travel, work and study in Mexico for up to a year, thanks to a Working Holiday Scheme that came into effect today, says Foreign Minister Winston Peters. More >>
Telecom separation now a fact
Monday, 31 March 2008, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
A robust plan for the operational separation of Telecom NZ has been approved by Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe. “Telecom resubmitted its Amended Separation Plan. In accordance with the Telecommunications Act 2001, I have decided ... More >>
Minister strongly supports bullying investigation
Monday, 31 March 2008, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Carter expressed strong support for a thorough investigation into concerns over bullying at Takapuna Grammar School. More >>
Education a focus on visit to Asia and China
Sunday, 30 March 2008, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister and Minister for Ethnic Affairs Chris Carter will be one of the first international politicians to engage with Thailand’s new democratic government when he arrives there later today. More >>
Prime Minister at Hillary Service and NATO summit
Sunday, 30 March 2008, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark leaves for Europe on Monday evening to attend the Service of Thanksgiving for Sir Edmund Hillary, the NATO summit discussion on Afghanistan, and a Progressive Governance Conference in London hosted by British Prime Minister ... More >>
Prime Minister To Visit China For FTA Deal Signing
Sunday, 30 March 2008, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark will lead a large New Zealand delegation to China’s capital Beijing next month for events associated with the signing of the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA). More >>
Swimming pool fencing laws to be reviewed
Saturday, 29 March 2008, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones today announced a review of the swimming pool laws, the first since they came into effect 20 years ago. More >>
Govt sponsors Stage Challenge school arts event
Friday, 28 March 2008, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led Government is to provide $200,000 sponsorship for Stage Challenge school performing arts events this year, as part of its Mission-On programme which encourages healthy and active lifestyles for young New Zealanders, Prime Minister ... More >>
Strong support within Parliament for FTA
Friday, 28 March 2008, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade minister Phil Goff has welcomed indications from six out of eight parties in Parliament that they will support a Free Trade Agreement with China that benefits New Zealand. More >>
Cleaners in govt departments get added protections
Friday, 28 March 2008, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is supporting moves to raise workplace standards and protections for cleaners in the property services industry, with government departments to adopt a set of principles for all new contracts from April 1. More >>
