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Amendment targets counterfeit and pirated goods

Saturday, 17 November 2007, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government

The growing trade in illegal counterfeit goods will be stemmed under Government proposals to increase Customs’ powers at the border. More >>

National attack on Courts misguided

Saturday, 17 November 2007, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government

"After eight years of constant improvement, leadership and investment from the Labour-led government our Courts system is being transformed," Mr Barker said. More >>

Boost to aquaculture sector

Friday, 16 November 2007, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government

The next phase of the aquaculture sector’s market development plan has been announced today by Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>

Physiotherapy services report released

Friday, 16 November 2007, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

ACC Minister Maryan Street today released the report into the Review of the way in which physiotherapy services are funded and accredited by ACC. More >>

Government sets aside $100 million for exporters

Friday, 16 November 2007, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government

Pete Hodgson announces additional help for Kiwi businesses and a continuation of a successful public private export group More >>

Hamilton encourages solar water heating

Friday, 16 November 2007, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government

Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Jeanette Fitzsimons, is visiting Hamilton City Council today to congratulate them on their initiative to encourage solar water heating by waiving building consent fees. More >>

Mrs Goudie misleads older Kiwis

Friday, 16 November 2007, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government

In a clamour to be seen to be supporting technology-savvy older New Zealanders, Sandra Goudie has blamed the Tertiary Education reforms for reducing SeniorNet funding, said Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson and Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson ... More >>

Plan to change behaviour towards mental illness

Friday, 16 November 2007, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick has launched a new six-year plan to reduce discrimination against people with mental illness. More >>

Launch of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa

Thursday, 15 November 2007, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government

It’s 25 years now since the first Kohanga Reo, Pukeatua opened in Wainuiomata. Some of younger ones might not know what 25 years feels like – but let me tell you, its a very long time. Back in those days everyone was talking about the New ... More >>

Hon Hodgson and Dyson: Goudie wrong

Thursday, 15 November 2007, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government

In a clamour to be seen to be supporting technology-savvy older New Zealanders Mrs Goudie has blamed the Tertiary Education reforms for reducing funding for SeniorNet, Tertiary Education Minister Pete Hodgson and Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson ... More >>

Reopening of Taupo District Court Speech notes

Thursday, 15 November 2007, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Reopening of Taupo District Court Speech notes for official opening the refurbished Taupo courthouse. Taupo District Courthouse. Story Place, Taupo. More >>

Newly refurbished Taupo courthouse opens

Thursday, 15 November 2007, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Courts Minister, Rick Barker officially opened the newly-refurbished Taupo courthouse today, saying it is a fine example of a building that has undergone a complete makeover over the course of a year resulting in a very sharp looking, modern courthouse. More >>

Royal Show a big drawcard

Thursday, 15 November 2007, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Every politician in Parliament should visit the Royal Show, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>

Whakamānutanga a ngā Minita i te Marautanga

Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government

15 Whiringa-ā-rangi, 2007 Pānui Pāho Whakamānutanga a ngā Minita i te Marautanga kaupapa-Māori hukihuki More >>

Ministers launch draft Māori-medium curriculum

Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government

The draft curriculum for Māori-medium schools Te Marautanga o Aotearoa was launched today by Māori Affairs and Associate Education Minister Parekura Horomia and Education Minister Chris Carter. More >>

Lakeside properties identified for protection

Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

Lakeside landscapes in the South Island high country will be protected from inappropriate subdivision and development, under measures announced by Land Information Minister David Parker today. More >>

Questions and Answers about pastoral leases

Thursday, 15 November 2007, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government

The Crown owns nearly 2 million hectares of South Island high country land, located from Marlborough to Southland, which is leased or (in a few cases) licensed for pastoral farming. Pastoral leases were established under the Land Act 1948, although land ... More >>

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