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New Zealanders support road safety messages
Friday, 7 December 2007, 12:29 am | New Zealand Government
Most New Zealanders agree that speed and alcohol are major causes of road crashes and support police efforts to enforce road safety laws, according to the latest Public Attitudes to Road Safety survey released by the Ministry of Transport. More >>
New appointments to support Digital Strategy
Friday, 7 December 2007, 12:15 am | New Zealand Government
Two new appointments to new roles that will support the government's refresh of its Digital Strategy by June 2008 were announced by Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe today. More >>
Plans for 3rd player to enter mobile market
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has welcomed plans by a third player to enter New Zealand’s mobile phone market. More >>
Launch of register for Kyoto units
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Emission Unit Register went live today as part of New Zealand’s commitment to the Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change Minister David Parker announced. More >>
Research grants yield big returns
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour-led government support for businesses doing innovative research and development is paying dividends, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Progress Update on Capital Coast
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Cunliffe today underlined the seriousness of the Capital and Coast’s DHB situation and outlined the process he would follow to help stabilize and address it. More >>
Research grants yield big returns
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour-led government support for businesses doing innovative research and development is paying dividends, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Youth Affairs Minister congratulates Youthtown
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says Youthtown’s achievements in the past 75 years is a tribute to those who had the vision to provide an important facility for young people. More >>
Minister supports rahui at Mt Maunganui
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
A high level of community support for the decision to keep the mussel beds closed for a further two years More >>
KiwiSaver numbers surge past 300,000
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
The number of people joining KiwiSaver continues to defy initial expectations with over 316,000 New Zealanders signing up in just the first five months, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
Release of Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs)
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
“Wearing three hats on behalf of the Labour-led government is a logical and positive move to help coordinate work around New Zealand’s economic transformation,” Minister for Economic Development, for Research Science and Technology, and for Tertiary Education, ... More >>
Getting The Lowdown on how to get help
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Jim Anderton today congratulated all those who have contributed to the creation of a new interactive website targeted at young people with depression. More >>
Helen Clark and Kevin Rudd to meet on Sunday
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark will travel to Brisbane on Sunday for an informal meeting with new Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. More >>
Developers’ response predictable but out of touch
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Over 300 cities in the United States alone have introduced tools similar to those contained in the government’s housing affordability bill and the sky hasn’t fallen in on the property market, Housing Minister Maryan Street says. More >>
New Radio and Spectrum Licence Fees
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Fairer and more transparent annual fees for radio and spectrum licences will come into effect from 1 February 2008, Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe said today. More >>
New Radio and Spectrum Licence Fees
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Fairer and more transparent annual fees for radio and spectrum licences will come into effect from 1 February 2008, Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe said today. More >>
NZ placed to take advantage of Mid East Growth
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand businesses looking to expand in the Middle East will soon be able to draw on the knowledge and experience of businesspeople in the region, says Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Peters to visit PNG
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters leaves tomorrow for a four-day visit to Papua New Guinea, where he will hold talks with his new counterpart Sam Abal, and with Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare. More >>
$5m housing venture with Christchurch City
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Maryan Street today opened a $5million housing complex in Christchurch, a joint venture between Housing New Zealand Corporation and the Christchurch City Council. More >>
National shows true colours on campaign finance
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party has finally come clean and admitted that they believe New Zealanders have no right to know who finances political parties in this country, Justice Minister Annette King said today. More >>
