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Great start for breeding of endangered bird
Friday, 29 February 2008, 12:49 am | New Zealand Government
The breeding season of New Zealand’s most endangered bird, the kakapo, is off to a great start with at least two fertile eggs laid on Codfish Island and two female birds, previously thought to be too young, also laying eggs. More >>
Street: Leaky buildings: addressing health impacts
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to speak at your conference today. It’s a pleasure to be among so many people who have such a depth of knowledge in such an important area of work. More >>
Dunne pleased with initial child support figures
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne is welcoming initial figures that suggest the Government’s newly-implemented measures to ensure liable parents meet their obligations to their children are working. More >>
Deforestation policy not as simple as it appears
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-Progressive Government today welcomed the contribution to the climate change policy debate from the ‘Flexible Land Use Alliance’ but warned that the issues are not as straightforward as the group portrays. More >>
Weekend Boating Tragedy - Wanganui
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
"The loss of a young man's life in a boating accident over the weekend off the coast of Wanganui is a tragedy. Our sympathy goes to the father and family of the victim," Acting Police Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Govt creates crisis in confidence on biosecurity
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest biosecurity incursion of pest weeds into New Zealand has once again highlighted major problems with import health standards and our border controls, says National’s Biosecurity spokesman, Shane Ardern. More >>
Closer civil defence cooperation with Viet Nam
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Closer cooperation on civil defence matters has been a key theme in discussions between Civil Defence Minister, Rick Barker and Vietnamese Ministers and civil defence experts. More >>
Te Whanau a Apanui foreshore and seabed agreement
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The government today signed a Heads of Agreement on the foreshore and seabed with representatives of the hapu that make up Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi Te Whanau a Apanui. More >>
Laban: Manukau Pacific Island Trust SKIP Launch
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Namaste, Ia Orana, Gud de tru olgeta, Talofa ni, Talofa, Kia ora tatou and warm Pacific greetings to you all. More >>
Laban: Pacific Health Provider Development Fono
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Namaste, Ia Orana, Gud de tru olgeta, Talofa ni, Talofa, Kia ora tatou and warm Pacific greetings to you all. Thank you to Dr Joe Williams for your warm welcome. I am thrilled to ... More >>
New rules for investment advisers in force soon
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
New rules requiring investment advisers to provide up-front disclosure of fees and remuneration, including commissions, come into force tomorrow (29 February) and will give investors extra protection, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel says. More >>
New chair Environment Risk Management Authority
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Woods as the new chair of the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA). More >>
$13m flood protection for Milford Sound
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government is investing $13 million to upgrade flood protection in Milford Sound to preserve the world-class tourist spot, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick and Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. More >>
Commissioner appointed to Hawke’s Bay DHB
Wednesday, 27 February 2008, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe has removed the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board and appointed a Commissioner to run its affairs. More >>
Out of school options through Extended Services
Wednesday, 27 February 2008, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Parents and carers will have wider choices around how to balance work and family commitments with the first four Extended Services today, says Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Karaka Special Treatment Unit - Goff Speech
Wednesday, 27 February 2008, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
I acknowledge the kaumatua and kuia, and the local Tainui iwi, and thank them for their welcome. May I also acknowledge those from Prison Care Ministries, Anglican Action, PARS, Pacific Peoples Addiction and the University of Waikato and all of ... More >>
New prison special treatment units
Wednesday, 27 February 2008, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New prison special treatment units and community-based programme the latest Government initiatives to reduce re-offending More >>
Graphic health warnings on tobacco products
Wednesday, 27 February 2008, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
New graphic images on tobacco products in New Zealand bear the ugly truth of the effects of smoking, Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor said today. New regulations requiring graphic health warnings to appear on all tobacco packaging sold in New ... More >>
Applications for Hauora Māori Scholarships open
Wednesday, 27 February 2008, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Mita Ririnui today urged Māori students to apply for Hauora Māori Scholarships to assist them in pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate health or health-related courses. More >>
Minister supports youth ‘One Stop’ shops
Wednesday, 27 February 2008, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is praising the work of the Palmerston North Youth One Stop Shop (YOSS), and said support for similar centres was important to catering for the needs of young people. More >>
