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Inquiry into Victims' Rights

Monday, 17 March 2008, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government response to the Report of the Justice and Electoral Committee's Inquiry into Victims' Rights has been tabled in Parliament today, with Justice Minister Annette King saying the Government is undertaking extensive initiatives to strengthen victims' ... More >>

Charitable Person of the Year recognised

Monday, 17 March 2008, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Ruth Dyson has congratulated Berill Michelsen of Nga Wahine Tamariki Punanga O Whakatu - Nelson Women’s and Children’s Refuge Services, on being named the inaugural Telecom Community Connection Charitable Person ... More >>

NZ deep concern at reports of violence in Tibet

Monday, 17 March 2008, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark today said New Zealand is deeply concerned at reports of violence and riots in Tibet and subsequently elsewhere in China. “We want to see an end to the violence. New Zealand has long urged China to engage in meaningful ... More >>

Launch of Suicide Prevention Action Plan

Monday, 17 March 2008, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Five hundred lives a year - nearly ten a week - end in New Zealand through suicide. As many as are killed on our roads each year! Many have their stories to tell about that toll. More >>

Strong enough to care to stop suicides

Monday, 17 March 2008, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government

There is no quick fix in suicide prevention, Associate Health Minister and Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton said today. More >>

Minister visits Maungatautari Ecological Island

Monday, 17 March 2008, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government

The Maungatautari Ecological Island near Cambridge will provide educational and scientific research opportunities of vital importance to the future of conservation management in New Zealand, says Minister of Conservation, Hon Steve Chadwick. More >>

Exercise Ruaumoko concludes

Friday, 14 March 2008, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Exercise Ruaumoko, New Zealand’s biggest ever civil defence emergency management exercise (CDEM), ended this evening. More >>

Smoking cessation encouraged for pregnant women

Friday, 14 March 2008, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government

All health professionals play a role in getting people to stop smoking and should be encouraging pregnant women to cease their habit, Associate Minister of Health Damien O’Connor said today. More >>

National flip flop on KiwiSaver?

Friday, 14 March 2008, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Reports that the National Party has moved closer to a flip flop on KiwiSaver have been greeted with caution by Finance Minister Michael Cullen. More >>

Confused Key to get officials' briefing

Friday, 14 March 2008, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton is pleased that John Key has accepted his offer to be briefed on the New Zealand Fast Forward initiative by officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and Treasury. More >>

Those backing BZP seriously misguided

Friday, 14 March 2008, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Those backing the continued sale of BZP did not have the best interest of New Zealand at heart, Associate Health Minister and Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton said today. More >>

Wairarapa unemployment numbers reaches record low

Friday, 14 March 2008, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government

The Labour-led government's strong management of the economy has resulted in unemployment numbers in Wairarapa reaching a record low said Associate Social Development and Employment Minister Darren Hughes. The latest Work and Income figures for Wairarapa ... More >>

No time for waste at WOMAD

Friday, 14 March 2008, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government

A government grant for the WOMAD Festival in Taranaki will minimise its environmental impact and keep tonnes of waste out of landfills, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>

Major government grant to Otago Settlers Museum

Friday, 14 March 2008, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that the Labour-led Government is making a grant of up to $6 million to the Otago Settlers Museum’s expansion and refurbishment project More >>

South Island high country connects to iconic track

Friday, 14 March 2008, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick have today opened the new Motatapu track – the first back country section of the Te Araroa public walkway to open in the South Island. More >>

Wairarapa unemployment numbers reaches record low

Friday, 14 March 2008, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government

Have your say about dogs

Friday, 14 March 2008, 12:19 am | New Zealand Government

Local Government Minister, Nanaia Mahuta, is urging people to make submissions about future dog control and public safety. “People who are dog owners and those who are not dog owners have until the end of March to make their views known,” said ... More >>

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