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Fifth national CAYAD hui, Wellington - Anderton

Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government

Tena koutou katoa. It’s good to see you all here. This is the fifth national hui of this type, and I think I’ve been to them all as minister in charge of the Government’s drug policy. This year’s is timely. More >>

Boost to minimum family tax credit rate

Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Peter Dunne MP for Ohariu Belmont Minister of Revenue Associate Minister of Health Media statement For immediate release Tuesday, 13 November 2007 More >>

Minister makes Upper Hutt schools’ future clear

Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Education Chris Carter has announced the government’s decision to finalise the future of intermediate and secondary schooling provision in Upper Hutt by retaining the current four schools on their current sites. More >>

Govt to host workshop on intl. carbon markets

Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government

A government-hosted seminar will allow independent experts to explain the mechanics of international carbon markets ahead of the introduction of a New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. More >>

Keep up with progress on BDMRR Bill Sandra

Monday, 12 November 2007, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government

National MP, Sandra Goudie needs to keep up with progress on the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Amendment Bill according to Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker. More >>

Appointments made to new Lottery Committee

Monday, 12 November 2007, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government

Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker today announced five appointments to the Lottery Significant Projects Distribution Committee. More >>

NZ - Uruguay relations expanding in new directions

Monday, 12 November 2007, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Regular New Zealand–Uruguay bilateral foreign policy talks and doubling the number of working holiday visas granted each year between the two countries have been announced by Prime Minister Helen Clark and Uruguay President Dr Tabare Vazquez today. More >>

Parker thanks Keith Turner for vision, leadership

Monday, 12 November 2007, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Energy Minister David Parker has thanked Meridian Energy chief executive Keith Turner for his vision and leadership over the past nine years he has spent at the helm of the state-owned energy company. More >>

Peters names Antarctica NZ board appointments

Monday, 12 November 2007, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Paul Hargreaves has been reappointed as Chair of Antarctica New Zealand’s Management Board, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>

Painted Apple Moth spray campaign was vital

Monday, 12 November 2007, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government

The Painted Apple Moth spray campaign was vital to protect the iconic native forest of the Waitakere Ranges, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>

Dunne welcomes friendlier PHARMAC

Monday, 12 November 2007, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne is delighted at the Government drug-buying agency PHARMAC's efforts to get closer to the people it works with. More >>

North American trade mission secures deals

Monday, 12 November 2007, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government

The recent trade mission to North America’s Pacific north-west region has resulted in significant value for the specialised manufacturing sector in New Zealand, Trade Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>

Forum Responds To Requests For Information

Sunday, 11 November 2007, 12:30 am | New Zealand Government

Climate Change Minister David Parker and Climate Change Leadership Forum chair Stephen Tindall today responded to requests for further information on emissions trading, by a coalition of lobby groups representing intensive energy users. More >>

The role of financial advice in KiwiSaver

Friday, 9 November 2007, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Speech to the FundSource Annual Investment Conference, Langham Hotel, 83 Symonds Street, Auckland. 2:00pm Friday, 9 November 2007. More >>

The role of financial advice in KiwiSaver

Friday, 9 November 2007, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Speech to the FundSource Annual Investment Conference, Langham Hotel, 83 Symonds Street, Auckland. 2:00pm Friday, 9 November 2007. More >>

The role of financial advice in KiwiSaver

Friday, 9 November 2007, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government

KiwiSaver opens up great opportunities for financial advisors, and it also brings its share of responsibilities. More >>

Bennett being mischievous over Sunday schools

Friday, 9 November 2007, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government

National’s associate education spokesperson Paula Bennett is being misleading and mischievous by claiming Sunday schools risk closure under the Education Act when the same regulations were in place for nine years of a National government, Education ... More >>