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Target met year earlier: Modern Apprentices
Wednesday, 30 January 2008, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government has exceeded its target of 14,000 Modern Apprentices by the end of 2008 with more than a year to spare, Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Tangaroa to advance Antarctic ecosystem knowledge
Wednesday, 30 January 2008, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodgson joined the Prime Minister today in celebrating the launch of the New Zealand International Polar Year Census of Antarctic Marine Life project and in wishing New Zealand’s research vessel Tangaroa ... More >>
PM Speech - Opportunities for New Zealand’s Future
Wednesday, 30 January 2008, 8:02 am | New Zealand Government
I stand before you early in my ninth year as Prime Minister, proud of what has been achieved on my watch, and looking forward to the challenges which lie ahead. More >>
Age of participation in education lifted to 18
Wednesday, 30 January 2008, 8:00 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today outlined new government policy for all young people to be in school or some other form of education or training until the age of eighteen. More >>
Mallard: Energywise information campaign launch
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
This movie, The 11th Hour, deals with the big issues facing New Zealand and the world. Regardless of your view on the science of climate change, there is no question that we need to be thinking about doing things differently. More >>
PM launches major scientific voyage to Antarctica
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today launched a major New Zealand scientific voyage to Antarctica which will capture information on the effects of climate change in the region. More >>
Need to improve safety for common dolphins
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government is working closely with fishers on improving dolphin-safe fishing practices after 22 common dolphins died in trawl nets in December, off the west coast of the North Island. More >>
Key wraps Labour Party policy in blue ribbon
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Annette King says National Party leader John Key's so-called state of the nation speech today is short on alternative policies to the ones being pursued by the Labour-led Government. More >>
Military training proven not to work – Goff
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Limited Service Volunteer programme run by the New Zealand Defence Force has an excellent track record in improving the prospects for long-term unemployed youth, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Unique West Coast forest to be protected
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
One of the largest remaining blocks of original lowland forest in central Westland will now be protected as a new conservation reserve, says Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick. More >>
Prime Minister honoured by UN environment award
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark says New Zealand’s efforts to adapt to the global impact of climate change have been recognised with the United Nations Environment Programme “Champions of the Earth” award. More >>
More women being screened for cervical cancer
Monday, 28 January 2008, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of women getting screened to prevent cervical cancer has increased following the launch of a new national campaign, says Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick. More >>
Unlocking Maori potential in the IT industry
Monday, 28 January 2008, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia, today launched the EDS Maori scholarship programme and announced that the Ministry of Maori Development, Te Puni Kōkiri will match EDS’s contribution dollar for dollar. More >>
Street: Non-Communicable Disease and the Law
Monday, 28 January 2008, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The relationship between the law and the health of a society is complex. We can, and often do, use the law to bring about changes to improve the health of individuals and the nation. For example, we use the law to limit people’s smoking, reduce their ... More >>
Unlocking Maori potential in the IT industry
Monday, 28 January 2008, 12:54 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia, today launched the EDS Maori scholarship programme and announced that The Ministry of Maori Affairs, Te Puni Kokiri will match EDS’s contribution dollar for dollar. More >>
Peters to visit Antarctica
Monday, 28 January 2008, 12:28 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters flies to Antarctica tomorrow for a three-day visit to New Zealand’s research station, Scott Base. More >>
1000s flock to see food of the future
Sunday, 27 January 2008, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
A travelling exhibition providing an insight into the future of food has attracted over 5400 New Zealanders during the first three weeks of its nationwide tour, Research, Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Where Are The Liberal Do-Gooders Now?
Sunday, 27 January 2008, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Sensible Sentencing Trust says the latest killing in Auckland is further evidence that the politically correct social experiment promoted by a bunch of do-gooders has been a dismal failure. More >>
King seeking answers over LSA action
Sunday, 27 January 2008, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Annette King says she is alarmed that the Legal Services Agency has asked the widow of Karl Kuchenbecker to repay up to $19,000 granted in legal aid for the inquest into his death. More >>
Student support improves every year under Labour
Friday, 25 January 2008, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Each year under Labour-led governments student support has strengthened, Tertiary Education Minister, Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
