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Goff to explore North Africa trade opportunities
Monday, 14 January 2008, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff leaves today for a 10-day visit to North Africa, during which he will visit Algeria, Libya and Morocco. Mr Goff’s visit is the first by a senior New Zealand minister to the region for nearly a decade. He will meet with ... More >>
Tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand icon
Friday, 11 January 2008, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that the passing of Sir Edmund Hillary is a profound loss to New Zealand. “My thoughts are with Lady Hillary, Sir Edmund’s children, wider family, and close friends at this sad time,” Helen Clark said. More >>
Tribute to Sir George Laking
Friday, 11 January 2008, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today paid tribute to Sir George Laking, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Chief Ombudsman, who passed away last night. “Sir George Laking was a distinguished diplomat and public servant with an outstanding record ... More >>
Rates rebates winner for Kiwi households: Mahuta
Friday, 11 January 2008, 12:39 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are better off under the enhanced rates rebate scheme, Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta said today. More >>
Anderton: Sir Edmund Hillary tribute
Friday, 11 January 2008, 12:17 am | New Zealand Government
Ed Hillary was a great New Zealander, not just because he was one of the first two people to set foot on the summit of Mt Everest, although that was a notable achievement in itself, Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Chadwick gets hands-on view of risks of lahar
Thursday, 10 January 2008, 12:54 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick will today experience first-hand the risks and emergency response plans for future lahars on Mount Ruapehu. Steve Chadwick is tracking the path of the lahar that flowed from the Crater Lake on 18th March last ... More >>
More money for disability sector
Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Funding for residential care in the disability sector will increase by $26 million this year, making claims of a funding freeze totally inaccurate. This increase is part of an additional $76 million that has been put into providing residential care ... More >>
Government seeks solution for Greymouth war pillar
Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Michael Cullen has today backed calls from West Coast Tasman MP Damien O’Connor for a satisfactory solution to the controversy surrounding Greymouth’s WWI Memorial Pillars. More >>
Carter: Moving Minds Conference, London
Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 12:51 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and Kia ora. I have the responsibility today to outline to you some of the work we are doing in New Zealand in providing an education system for the 21st century. This task by definition must involve information technologies that ... More >>
Moving minds with information technology
Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 12:50 am | New Zealand Government
Modern communication technologies are not just transforming the world we live in but are a vital part of any world-leading education system, Minister of Education Chris Carter says. More >>
KiwiSaver numbers pass 380,000 in first six months
Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 12:29 am | New Zealand Government
The number of New Zealanders signed up for KiwiSaver at the end of the scheme’s first six months is far more than was expected for its first year, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Youth Encouraged to Make the Most of Summer
Tuesday, 8 January 2008, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is today encouraging young people to make the most of summer. More >>
Minister to confer with industry on franchise risk
Monday, 7 January 2008, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel met today to hear directly from victims of an alleged fraud involving the selling of bogus ironing franchises in Auckland. The government will work with the New Zealand Franchise Association to look at whether there is ... More >>
Sir Anderson new chair for Venture Investment Fund
Monday, 7 January 2008, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson today announced the appointment of Sir John Anderson as the new Chair of the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF). More >>
Minister urges fire caution for dry summer
Monday, 7 January 2008, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick is today urging all New Zealanders to be extra careful to reduce the risk of fire on public conservation land during the summer months. More >>
Marine biosecurity promotion timely
Monday, 7 January 2008, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Boaties, fishermen, and other people enjoying our coastal waters over summer need to keep their eyes peeled for potential marine pests, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Keep our children safe this summer - Mahuta
Friday, 4 January 2008, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is urging parents to keep their children safe this summer. More >>
Transport Safety Minister: Road Toll Rise Worrying
Thursday, 3 January 2008, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven says the rise in the 2007 road toll is a tragic way to end the year on New Zealand roads. "To finish 2007 with 423 road deaths is nothing short of a tragedy," said Mr Duynhoven today. More >>
Fisheries: Effective Deterrent Improves Compliance
Thursday, 3 January 2008, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
In the past financial year, $4,628,000 worth of commercial and recreational boats and $113,150 worth of vehicles, as well as other fishing gear was seized by Fishery Officers, from greedy recreational fishers & organised fish thieves. More >>
Fisheries Ministry Observers At Work This Summer
Thursday, 3 January 2008, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
While many people will be heading to the beach and casting a line during their holidays, Fisheries Ministry observers will be on commercial fishing vessels, dissecting fish and gathering scientific information to help us manage our fisheries. More >>
