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Baragwanath appointed Court of Appeal Judge
Friday, 21 December 2007, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Honourable Justice William David Baragwanath has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal, Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
GDP data confirms strength of NZ economy
Friday, 21 December 2007, 12:54 am | New Zealand Government
The latest GDP data confirms New Zealand continues to enjoy its longest period of economic growth in over a generation, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Area Schools Go Into New Year With Certainty
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Carter today announced the settlement of the Area School Teachers’ Collective Agreement. More >>
Minister responds to SSC report
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
David Parker says he welcomes the report by the State Services Commission into the Ministry for the Environment’s hiring of Clare Curran. More >>
Minister responds to SSC report
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
David Parker says he welcomes the report by the State Services Commission into the Ministry for the Environment’s hiring of Clare Curran. More >>
Minister announces reappointment of Ron Paterson
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe today confirmed that serving Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson had been reappointed for a further five year term. More >>
Racing safety fund proves popular
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The government's new Racing Safety Development Fund is proving popular, with 16 applications lodged for the first round of funding More >>
Technical changes pave way for emissions trading
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to technical changes to the regulatory framework for securities and futures exchanges and clearing and settlement systems that will support the introduction of emissions trading markets. More >>
Proposed regulations improve energy safety
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Energy, Hon Harry Duynhoven today released two discussion papers on amendments to the electricity and gas safety regulations. More >>
Release of Defence Audit Reports
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff has today made public 12 audit reports evaluating New Zealand Defence Force and Ministry of Defence functions and acquisition projects. More >>
Air Force Wins Major Funds for Infrastructure
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to spend $129 million to develop key infrastructure at Ohakea Air Force Base and other infrastructure upgrades, Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Papakura Court to reopen for Jury Trials
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
The reopening of Papakura District Court will improve the quality and timeliness of our court services in Auckland. More >>
Minister visits RSE workers in Marlborough region
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
The RSE policy is the government's response to the labour crisis in the horticulture and viticulture industries. More >>
NZ joins international action against whaling
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will join an international diplomatic protest against Japan’s whaling programme in the Antarctic, says Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick. More >>
RMA call in for renewable energy projects
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said today that he intends to call in two renewable energy development proposals under the Resource Management Act. These are a geothermal development near Taupo and a wind farm proposal in Hawke’s Bay. More >>
4,600+ Viet Nam Vets and their families registered
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 12:13 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans' Affairs Minister Rick Barker has today welcomed the progress being made to register Viet Nam Veterans and their families under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reached last year between the Government, the Ex-Vietnam Services Association ... More >>
Public urged to comment on dog safety
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 12:11 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has published an options paper seeking public feedback on what more can be done to balance dog safety and responsible dog ownership. More >>
Trevor Mallard: Comment on resignation
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 12:01 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard made the following comment today on the resignation of Hugh Logan: More >>
Deal heralds multi-million dollar export potential
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is confident about Industrial Research Ltd’s (IRL) future following today’s signing of a commercial agreement with General Cable Asia Pacific, and the government’s $12.5 million equity investment which will go towards strengthening ... More >>
Minister welcomes discounts for students
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is praising the recent announcement by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority to give tertiary students discounts on public transport. More >>
