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Friday, 28 March 2008, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
www.mccully.co.nz - 28 March 2008 A Weekly Report from the Keyboard of Murray McCully More >>
Safety package to address $52 million problem
Friday, 28 March 2008, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Maryan Street today welcomed a range of new measures designed to reduce the high number of motorcycle casualties on New Zealand roads. More >>
Motorcycle safety package to address $52m problem
Friday, 28 March 2008, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Maryan Street today welcomed a range of new measures designed to reduce the high number of motorcycle casualties on New Zealand roads. More >>
Duynhoven: NZ Automobile Association Conference
Friday, 28 March 2008, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon everyone and thank you for inviting me to speak today. It’s always a pleasure to meet with you and discuss areas of mutual interest. More >>
Motorcycle safety package aims to cut crash rate
Friday, 28 March 2008, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced a range of measures to reduce the high number of motorcycle casualties on New Zealand roads. Transport Safety Minister, Harry Duynhoven, says far too many novice motorcyclists, particularly in the over-30 age group, are involved ... More >>
S Island unis join forces for entrepreneurship
Friday, 28 March 2008, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
One of the projects announced in the inaugural round of the Encouraging and Supporting Innovation Fund involves a three way partnership between the University of Canterbury, Lincoln University and the University of Otago. More >>
Lotto online opportunity for more safeguards
Friday, 28 March 2008, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker announced today that changes have been gazetted enabling the online sale of Lotto, Powerball, Strike, Big Wednesday and Keno tickets. While NZ Lotteries are yet to set a date for the launch of any online products, Mr ... More >>
New era for research and development
Friday, 28 March 2008, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Increasing the level of private research and development will become that much easier because of a Labour-led government tax credit initiative which comes into effect on 1 April, Research, Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Clark: 25th Anniversary of CER
Friday, 28 March 2008, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Address at Event CELEBRATING 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CLOSER ECONOMIC RELATIONS WITH AUSTRALIA Trans-Tasman Business Circle Sky City AUCKLAND More >>
State Services Commissioner process underway
Friday, 28 March 2008, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of State Services has today released an update on the process to appoint a new State Services Commissioner. More >>
Canterbury Region Wins
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Canterbury region is a winner”, said Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today as she announced funding for a Regional Biodiversity Coordinator for Environment Canterbury (ECAN) at the launch of the Biodiversity Strategy for the Canterbury Region. More >>
Threatened Species Benefit From Funding Boost
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Projects involving blue penguins, yellow-eyed penguin, kokako, protection of coastal seabird habitat, and kowhai and kanuka forest restoration are just some of the projects throughout the country which will benefit from the latest funding round of the National ... More >>
Dalziel: CER Op-ed
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Few relationships are as warm, enduring and characterised by such friendly rivalry and mature co-operation as that between New Zealand and Australia. The strength of the bond between New Zealanders and our trans-Tasman neighbours has become a part ... More >>
English brings Joanna Average back from the dead
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
After last year having to admit the numbers that were used to create his fictional Joanna Average were completely wrong, Bill English has brought Joanna Average back to life, but without any more honesty in the process, Finance Minister Michael Cullen ... More >>
Dalziel: CER op-ed
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Few relationships are as warm, enduring and characterised by such friendly rivalry and mature co-operation as that between New Zealand and Australia. The strength of the bond between New Zealanders and our trans-Tasman neighbours has become a part ... More >>
Labour makes no apology for listening
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
National’s education spokesperson Anne Tolley needs to try and keep up with developments in the education sector or she risks being left to have a debate with herself, says Education Minister Chris Carter. More >>
Major step forward on KiwiSaver from 1 April
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
With 500,000 New Zealanders on board, KiwiSaver takes a major step forward next week with the introduction of employer contributions and tax credits, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Cabinet confirms rural families support payments
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has confirmed that special support payments are available to rural families in drought-stricken areas, Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth Dyson and Acting Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
Youth will benefit from $8.1 million investment
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said children and young people will benefit from the announcement of government grants for research that will address key issues for New Zealand’s youth. More >>
ID360 Short Film Finalists Announced
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Fifteen young filmmakers from across New Zealand have made it to the finals of the ID360 Short Film Competition. More >>
