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Iran’s continued non-compliance causes concern

Thursday, 13 March 2008, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Iran’s failure to comply with UN Security Council and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolutions continues to concern New Zealand, Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>

Govt to promote education on infant soy milk

Thursday, 13 March 2008, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government

The government will direct the New Zealand Food Safety Authority and Ministry of Health to proactively educate consumers on the possible risks of infants consuming soy-based infant formulas and the need to check with their doctor before using the ... More >>

How many HNZC tenants will National boot out?

Thursday, 13 March 2008, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government

National appears to have today confirmed it will evict HNZC tenants paying a market rent – even though most of them were given houses under the last National government, says Housing Minister Maryan Street. More >>

Bill gives better incentives for infrastructure

Thursday, 13 March 2008, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government

Infrastructure businesses like electricity lines companies and airports will gain improved incentives to innovate and invest while giving consumers protection from excessive prices and poor quality, under a Bill amending the Commerce Act introduced ... More >>

Dunne: Cardiovascular Disease Speech

Thursday, 13 March 2008, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government

I'd like to welcome you to this important workshop. Long term conditions have been identified as a key priority for our health system. More >>

Women’s labour market participation increasing

Thursday, 13 March 2008, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government

Women’s participation in the labour force continued to increase in 2007, so that the gap between male and female participation is the smallest since the Household Labour Force Survey began in 1986, Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth ... More >>

KiwiSaver is working for New Zealanders

Thursday, 13 March 2008, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealanders across income brackets, age groups, and ethnicities are embracing KiwiSaver according to an evaluation report released today by Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne. More >>

Turkey and NZ reach new education agreement

Thursday, 13 March 2008, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson today announced an agreement to promote stronger education linkages between New Zealand and Turkey. More >>

Minister intervenes to help baby Teyah

Thursday, 13 March 2008, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Health David Cunliffe has ensured red tape won’t stop baby Teyah receiving a potentially life saving transplant. More >>

Key slippery on the Stats - Hughes

Thursday, 13 March 2008, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government

Statistics Minister Darren Hughes is critical of John Key’s so-called mastery of statistics. More >>

Key not making sense on NZ Fast Forward

Thursday, 13 March 2008, 12:55 am | New Zealand Government

Further comments this morning from Opposition leader John Key explaining why he wants to axe the $700 million government contribution to the NZ Fast Forward innovation fund appear muddled, agriculture minister and Progressive leader Jim Anderton said. More >>

Key slips on youth initiatives

Thursday, 13 March 2008, 12:47 am | New Zealand Government

“John Key should look in his own backyard before he criticises initiatives that are making a difference for young New Zealanders,” says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>

Minister dismisses Hawke’s Bay board member claims

Wednesday, 12 March 2008, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Health David Cunliffe has dismissed claims by some former Hawke’s Bay DHB members that he could breach the Bill of Rights. “Clearly claims that I would breach the Bill of Rights Act are an act of desperation,” Mr Cunliffe said. More >>

Shane Jones: Address to Refugee & Asylum Forum

Wednesday, 12 March 2008, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Until I became Associate Minister for Immigration I had very little experience in the refugee space. However since taking the Associate Minister of Immigration portfolio my experiences could not have been more divergent. More >>

Current works at MacKays Crossing finished by Fri

Wednesday, 12 March 2008, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government

The current stage of roadworks on State Highway 1 at MacKays Crossing is nearing completion and should be finished by Friday. More >>

Professionalisation of social workers continues

Wednesday, 12 March 2008, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Ruth Dyson today congratulated social workers on their progress in getting registered. As of January 2008, there are 1,558 social workers with current registrations listed by the Social Worker Registration Board. Of these, ... More >>

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