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Mills campaign disappointing and deluded
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 12:22 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton is disappointed that UK celebrity Heather Mills has lent her name to a claim that meat and dairy can’t be environmentally sound products. More >>
Suicide statistics released
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 12:12 am | New Zealand Government
Suicide rates have remained stable over recent years, the latest suicide statistics published today show. More >>
Cullen: Monetary Policy and Political Consensus
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 12:04 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minster Michael Cullen address to the Wood Processors Association of New Zealand Annual Conference More >>
Speech Notes: Lianne Dalziel on Commerce Act
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 12:01 am | New Zealand Government
Address by Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel to the Energy Trusts of New Zealand 2007 Spring Conference 16 floor, Conference Room: Chancellor 1, James Cook Hotel, 147 The Terrace, Wellington 9.30am More >>
TV election ads not banned, says King
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party continues to dance on the head of a pin in trying to create concern over the Electoral Finance Bill through claiming that TVNZ will not be able to run election advertisements during 2008, Justice Minister Annette King says. More >>
Have A Say On Standards For Immigration Advisers
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
From 4 May 2008, anyone providing New Zealand immigration advice will need to apply for a licence (unless exempt*). To obtain and hold a licence, Immigration Advisers will have to meet competency standards and adhere to a code of conduct. More >>
National spooked by four tests for tax cuts
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
National Party Finance Spokesman Bill English knows that he will not be able to pass the government’s four tests for personal tax cuts and simultaneously promise larger cuts than will be included in Budget 2008, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Mallarad: Farming, the environment and opportunity
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the National Council of Federated Farmers, Te Papa, Wellington More >>
Increase to aviation security charges
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The need to maintain a high level of aviation security is behind an increase in international and domestic aviation passenger security charges, Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven said today. More >>
Increase to aviation security charges
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The need to maintain a high level of aviation security is behind an increase in international and domestic aviation passenger security charges, Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven said today. More >>
Dyson Gets Good Advice
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
"The figures I used in the House were correct," said Ruth Dyson, Minister for Social Development and Employment. More >>
NZ Air Services Agreement With Philippines
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that trade and tourism links between New Zealand and the Philippines are to be enhanced with the signing of a new air services agreement between the two countries. More >>
Report on selection process for Clare Curran
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today released a briefing by the State Services Commission that looks at the advice given to him on the selection process for Clare Curran to a short term communications role in the Ministry for the Environment in ... More >>
Used car dealers urged to focus on health of NZers
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Judith Tizard says proposed measures to clean up New Zealand's vehicle fleet will save New Zealanders' lives by improving air quality. More >>
Captain Matthew Ferrara - A Tribute - Phil Goff
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Eulogy at the funeral of Captain Matthew Ferrara (posthumously promoted from the rank of Lieutenant) given by his uncle, New Zealand Defence Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Young People Valued - Mahuta
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 12:26 am | New Zealand Government
Government-led initiatives are at the heart of Aotearoa/New Zealand's commitment to the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child (UNCROC), says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta More >>
Radio NZ International beats BBC in radio awards
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 12:00 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard today congratulated Radio New Zealand International for its outstanding achievement in winning the International Radio Station of the Year Award at a prestigious international competition. More >>
Supreme Court contractor announced
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister, Rick Barker announced today that Mainzeal has been appointed as the contractor to carry out the construction of the Supreme Court complex. More >>
New Digital Advisory Body to be established
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is setting a clear direction for a new digital and community sector representative body, Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe said today. More >>
Improved Justice of the Peace services for Kiwis
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove today announced the release of a Justices of the Peace Best Practice Manual. More >>
