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Kenya Situation Alarming - Winston Peters
Thursday, 3 January 2008, 12:55 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said he was deeply shocked by the killings that have taken place in a number of Kenyan cities and towns following the disputed results from the presidential elections in Kenya. More than 300 people have died in 4 days. More >>
Attn Dog Owners: Kids & Dogs Dangerous Summer Mix
Monday, 31 December 2007, 12:10 am | New Zealand Government
"Take extra care when you are out walking your dog as there are more people around and it's easy for a dog to get distracted by summer activities. If your dog is classified as menacing, keep it muzzled," says Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Assassination Of Pakistan's Former PM Bhutto
Friday, 28 December 2007, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said he was deeply shocked and saddened by the news earlier today of the assassination of Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto. "This is a terrible and cowardly act and those responsible must be held accountable." More >>
Tips for a sustainable New Years resolution
Wednesday, 26 December 2007, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
With 2008 approaching it is a good time for people to make a New Years resolution to become more sustainable from next year, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Tips For Stress Free Travel
Monday, 24 December 2007, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
It’s the time of year when many of us are going on holiday, and Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker would like to remind those heading overseas to check their passport is valid and travel fit. More >>
Reappointments To The Lottery Grants Board
Monday, 24 December 2007, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker, has announced the reappointment of Phil Harington and Margaret Mohi to the Lottery Grants Board. More >>
Pay Or Stay This Christmas
Monday, 24 December 2007, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Travellers who are planning on heading overseas this Christmas should make sure they have sorted any unpaid fines before they head to the airport, Courts Minister, Rick Barker said today. More >>
Drive To Survive This Holiday Season
Monday, 24 December 2007, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government
“Drive to the conditions and take extra care on the roads this summer, Minister for Transport Safety, Harry Duynhoven said today. More >>
AIP Between Crown & TKahukuraariki Trust Board
Sunday, 23 December 2007, 7:08 am | New Zealand Government
Background to the Agreement in Principle: Agreement In Principle Between The Crown And The Kahukuraariki Trust Board For The Settlement Of The Historical Treaty Of Waitangi Claims Of Ngatikahu ki Whangaroa. More >>
Ngatikahu Ki Whangaroa Agreement Signed
Sunday, 23 December 2007, 6:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown and Kahukuraariki Trust Board have signed an Agreement in Principle to settle the historical Treaty of Waitangi claims of Ngatikahu ki Whangaroa, Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Michael Cullen announced. More >>
Further Progress In Far North Treaty Settlements
Sunday, 23 December 2007, 6:52 am | New Zealand Government
The Agreement in Principle covers all the claims of Ngatikahu ki Whangaroa including those related to the loss of land they suffered in the nineteenth century and the Crown's acquisition of land in the twentieth century. More >>
Horomia: Agreement Reached With Primary Principals
Saturday, 22 December 2007, 11:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Parekura Horomia announced settlement of the Primary Principals' Collective Agreement. The 3 year deal caps months of settlements with Secondary Principals, Primary and Secondary and Area School Teachers. More >>
Civil Defence Minister visiting Gisborne today
Friday, 21 December 2007, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister, Rick Barker is visiting Gisborne today to see first hand the extent of the damage caused by last night’s earthquake. More >>
Police supported with new Legislation
Friday, 21 December 2007, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation to better support and guide the work of police has been introduced to Parliament, Police Minister Annette King announced today. More >>
Tougher Penalties Focus Of Road Safety Package
Friday, 21 December 2007, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
A bid to reduce the high number of young drivers dying unnecessarily on New Zealand roads is a central focus of a package of road safety initiatives announced today. More >>
Enjoy New DOC Highlights This Summer
Friday, 21 December 2007, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick is encouraging New Zealanders to get out and about to take advantage of the many new conservation highlights that are open for their first summer season. More >>
Sources of drinking water to be protected
Friday, 21 December 2007, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today announced a new national environmental standard to protect our health by reducing the risk of contaminating drinking water sources such as rivers and groundwater. More >>
Minister Thanks Staff Of Tairawhiti DHB
Friday, 21 December 2007, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe today thanked the staff of Tairawhiti District Health Board for their outstanding efforts following last night’s earthquake. More >>
Review of Canterbury to provide design assurance
Friday, 21 December 2007, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff has asked the New Zealand Defence Force and the Ministry of Defence to begin an independent review of the acquisition and introduction into service of HMNZS Canterbury. More >>
Wilson appointed Supreme Court Judge
Friday, 21 December 2007, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
The Honourable Justice William McLeod Wilson has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court, Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
