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Transparent Events Reporting a Step Forward
Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe today welcomed the release of serious and sentinel events reports for DHB saying transparency was best way for the health sector to improve. More >>
Research on New Zealanders' environmental actions
Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 12:21 am | New Zealand Government
New research out today reveals New Zealanders have widespread concern for environmental issues and are hungry to learn more about how they can make a difference in their own homes, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Chinese New Year celebrations to honour Beijing 08
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The model of a sculpture that will be gifted by New Zealand’s Chinese community to the New Zealand Beijing Olympic Team will be unveiled at Chinese New Year celebrations being held at Parliament this evening, Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter says. More >>
Mismatch cannot go on any longer
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
In the House today Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton introduced an amendment to biosecurity legislation that will resolve issues arising from a Court of Appeal judgment. More >>
Key “would love to see wages drop”
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Despite regularly claiming that National would raise wages if in office, John Key has admitted that he would like to see wages drop. More >>
Can’t get the maths right!
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minster Jim Anderton is questioning how anyone can have confidence in the National Party’s pronouncements on the economy when their maths is so poor. More >>
New ‘mission’ website promotes healthy lifestyle
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
“The new interactive Mission-On youth website adds another dimension to getting young people active,” says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. Prime Minister Helen Clark and Sports and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove today launched the ... More >>
Dalziel welcomes public registers report
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Lianne Dalziel welcomed the tabling of the Law Commission’s report on public registers in Parliament today. “The report marks a significant milestone in the review of New Zealand’s privacy law by the Law Commission,” ... More >>
New kids website to push play and eat well message
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
A colourful new interactive, and fun website, geared at encouraging kids into exercise and healthy eating habits, was launched by Prime Minister Helen Clark and Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove today. More >>
Barker to visit Viet Nam
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans' Affairs Minister, Rick Barker will visit Viet Nam at the end of February, with an official delegation of six New Zealand veterans. This is the first formal visit to Viet Nam by a group of New Zealand veterans, and the invitation was extended ... More >>
European authority to review A1/A2 milk science
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 12:39 am | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Lianne Dalziel has announced that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is to carry out a comprehensive review of existing scientific research on the safety of A1 milk. More >>
Minister welcomes latest stats on school staffing
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 12:18 am | New Zealand Government
Results of a survey showing 95 percent of primary and intermediate schools were fully staffed with the new school year well underway were welcomed by Education Minister Chris Carter today. More >>
Report on food advertising to children useful
Monday, 18 February 2008, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
An independent report released today makes a useful contribution to the discussion around obesity and the influence of advertising on children’s behaviour, said Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor. More >>
Goff welcomes recovery of national treasures
Monday, 18 February 2008, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff said that he was delighted and relieved at the recovery of the medals, including nine VCs, stolen from the Waiouru Army Museum late last year. More >>
International rugby officials’ visit welcomed
Monday, 18 February 2008, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
A week long visit by Board members and executives of the International Rugby Board, Rugby World Cup Limited, and the Organising Committee for the 2007 Rugby World Cup is an important element of New Zealand’s planning for the 2011 tournament, Rugby ... More >>
Dalziel: Examining NZ’s Competitive Environment
Monday, 18 February 2008, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Key Note speech by Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel to the 8th Annual Competition Law & Regulation Review Duxton Hotel, Wakefield St Wellington More >>
Opening address of Conference on Cluster Munitions
Monday, 18 February 2008, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Ms Hilde Johnson, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director representing the United Nations, Excellencies, Ambassador Don MacKay, cluster munitions survivors, members of civil society, ladies and gentlemen. More >>
Mayors’ bold ideas a big positive says Minister
Monday, 18 February 2008, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones says a series of bold ideas presented to him by the three Northland mayors at a forum in Whangarei last week (Thursday 14) has given him positive food for thought. More >>
PM praises police efforts
Monday, 18 February 2008, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today praised the New Zealand Police for their work in ensuring the safe return of the 96 medals stolen from the Waiouru Army Museum last year. More >>
Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control
Sunday, 17 February 2008, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington to host New Zealand’s largest ever disarmament conference A conference to be held in Wellington this week is a pivotal step in a process to produce a meaningful international treaty on cluster munitions, Disarmament and Arms Control Minister ... More >>
