Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 1770]
Cullen: The prosperity we deserve
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Hello and thank you for that introduction and to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce for organising this event. More >>
Govt To Investigate PPP For Waterview Connection
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will investigate the feasibility of progressing the Waterview Connection section of Auckland's Western Ring Route as a public private partnership (PPP), Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Transport Minister Annette King announced today. More >>
We all have a stake in the Treaty of Waitangi
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Jim Anderton says Waitangi Day won't be celebrated as a genuine national day tomorrow because New Zealanders do not have a shared sense of ownership in the Treaty of Waitangi. More >>
Planning in the face of the continuing dry
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today confirmed that he will be meeting with sector leaders to discuss the effect on farming that the continuing dry weather is having in a number regions around the country. More >>
Its time for National to get some new material
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
The National Party is so completely out of ideas on health it is left with having to regurgitate the same press release time and again Minister of Health David Cunliffe said. More >>
Attack On Maori Media Disgraceful - Jones
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Northland Labour MP Shane Jones says the attacks on Maori media by Tame Iti’s lawyer Annette Sykes is “disgraceful” and “totally out of order”. More >>
Minister rejects climate change report
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
The Climate Change Minister has rejected a report on emissions trading commissioned by the Business Round Table and Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand (PEPANZ), that was released today. More >>
Boost for marae and small drinking-water supplies
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor today announced $11.3 million (ex GST) of funding to upgrade 33 small community drinking-water supplies. More >>
Chadwick proud to attend local celebration
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Rotorua MP Steve Chadwick has today attended a celebration for Waitangi Day at Whakarewarewa. More >>
Helen Clark's Waitangi Day Breakfast Speech
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
You come because of the significance of this beautiful place as the birthplace of our nation. More >>
KiwiSaver breaks through 400,000 barrier
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
The number of New Zealanders joining KiwiSaver continues to beat expectations, with 414,144 signed-up at the end of January, compared with the Treasury's initial projection of 276,000 by 1 July 2008, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter ... More >>
Triple achievement in employment
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 12:21 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Household Labour Force Survey results show the unemployment rate at a record low 3.4 per cent, with the number of people unemployed dropping from 79,000 in September to 77,000 in December 2007. More >>
178 schools get funding to extend high standards
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 12:11 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Cater today announced funding of $10 million to help New Zealand schools boost their performance by sharing good ideas. More >>
Its time for National to get some new material
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party is so completely out of ideas on health it is left with having to regurgitate the same press release time and again Minister of Health David Cunliffe said. More >>
King: Launch of 40km zone for Hamilton schools
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
It is difficult to think of a more positive assignment for my first official transport engagement of the year than to be here at Fairfield Intermediate officially launching slower speed zones for Hamilton’s schools. More >>
Foreshore and seabed Agreement with Ngāti Porou
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The government and negotiating representatives for Te Runanga o Ngāti Porou today signed a Heads of Agreement to move forward on issues surrounding Ngāti Porou’s special and enduring relationship with the foreshore and seabed. More >>
Peters announces racing safety fund grants
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Twelve clubs have been granted nearly $368,800 to support racecourse safety projects, Racing Minister Winton Peters announced today. The grants make up the first round of the Racing Safety Development Fund, which offers up to $1 million per year in ... More >>
Peters announces racing safety fund grants
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Twelve clubs have been granted nearly $368,800 to support racecourse safety projects, Racing Minister Winton Peters announced today. More >>
Supporting Tamaki to realise its potential
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Maryan Street today announced the government is working on ambitious plans to revitalise the Auckland suburbs of Tamaki. “Tamaki, which incorporates Pt England, Glen Innes and Panmure, has been identified as an important economic ... More >>
Goff welcomes US decision to negotiate with the P4
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff has welcomed a United States decision to join negotiations on financial services and investment with four countries including New Zealand, and at the same time to begin a process aimed at possible participation in a comprehensive ... More >>
