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Helen Clark - Symposium on the Carbon Compact
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
In the past year we've seen public opinion here and abroad firm considerably in favour of taking climate change seriously. The subject is taking centre stage at international meetings from Davos to APEC. More >>
New Curriculum for Today’s Young People: Mahuta
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
“The new school curriculum will provide leadership for young people’s education in the 21st century,” said Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Peters Urges Airport Shareholders Not To Sell
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 12:01 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is urging Auckland International Airport shareholders to reject Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s new proposal to take a 40% stake in the company. More >>
Teacher-only day to implement new curriculum
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Carter announced today teachers would be given a professional development day in the next year to help plan for the new curriculum. More >>
Audit confirms integrity of casino system
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
An independent audit has confirmed that there is no evidence of money being skimmed or misappropriated from Christchurch Casino’s gaming machines, Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker, said today. More >>
Discussion document on use of whale bone released
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Simplifying the process whereby whale bone can be used for things like carving is included in a discussion document released today by Minister of Conservation Steve Chadwick. More >>
Minister welcomes new curriculum
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia says he hopes the new emphasis on second language learning in the new curriculum will inspire more students to learn te reo Māori. More >>
Annette King: Speech On Sea Change
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for coming here tonight for the launch of the very aptly-named Sea Change, a draft strategy designed to transform coastal shipping services in New Zealand. More >>
Annette King Releases Sea Change Strategy
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Government wants to see at least 30 percent of all inter-regional freight carried by coastal shipping by the year 2040, Transport Minister Annette King said today. More >>
PM: Launch of the New Zealand Curriculum
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure for me to be here today to launch the new New Zealand Curriculum for our schools. More >>
FAQs - The New Zealand Curriculum
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Curriculum sets the direction for teaching, learning and assessment in all New Zealand state and integrated schools It aims to provide all students with strong foundations for learning that encourage high levels of achievement and lifelong ... More >>
New Zealand School Curriculum launched today
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Education Minister Chris Carter today launched the new New Zealand Curriculum. More >>
Cullen To Simpson Grierson Business Breakfast
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning. Tomorrow marks one year to the day since I last addressed a Simpson Grierson event. In my comments last year I made reference to the fact that when David Broome invited me to speak some 10 months before the event, he had the courage to ... More >>
Total overhaul of real estate industry announced
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove has today announced the government’s decisions reforming real estate law, which include an end to the industry’s self-regulation and a range of new consumer protection measures such as an independent complaints ... More >>
Minister welcomes secondary teachers’ settlement
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education Chris Carter has welcomed ratification of the settlement of the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement that will be in place for the next three years. More >>
Oil Stocks Agreement Signed With Japan
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Japan signed a treaty today which allows New Zealand to hold some of its emergency oil reserves in Japan. More >>
Uruguay President on first visit to New Zealand
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Uruguay President Dr Tabaré Vázquez will visit New Zealand from 11-14 November, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today. More >>
$250 million investment produces "new" C-130s
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff met with senior executives of L3 Spar Aerospace in Edmonton, Canada, today and examined the progress being made in rebuilding the Royal New Zealand Air Force's C-130 Hercules fleet. More >>
Tourism Qualmark Great Target: Mahuta
Monday, 5 November 2007, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
“Congratulations to YHA Gisborne in being awarded the 2000th Qualmark licence,” said Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta More >>
New Zealander to chair ICANN
Monday, 5 November 2007, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mr David Cunliffe today congratulated Wellington lawyer Peter Dengate-Thrush on his election as Chairman of ICANN, the international corporation that controls domain names on the Internet. More >>
