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Licensing brings new era for building industry

Thursday, 1 November 2007, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealanders will know they have engaged a quality building professional when they choose one licensed under the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme launched today, says the Minister of Building and Construction Clayton Cosgrove. More >>

Cullen Speech: Business Budget Summit address

Thursday, 1 November 2007, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government

Michael Cullen Speech at the Business Council for Sustainable Development Business Budget Summit, Town Hall, Wellington More >>

King Encouraged By "Me Too" National Police Policy

Thursday, 1 November 2007, 12:43 am | New Zealand Government

Police Minister Annette King has welcomed the National Party's "Me too" policing policy which imitates the Labour-led Government's policy in almost every respect. More >>

Minister congratulates foster carer graduates

Thursday, 1 November 2007, 12:00 am | New Zealand Government

Ruth Dyson, Minister for Child, Youth and Family Services today congratulated the first graduates of the New Zealand Family and Foster Care Federation course for foster carers. More >>

Getting students back to school faster with ENROL

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government

A computerised tracking system is speeding up the ability of schools to identify students not enrolled at school, and is cutting down the time they spend out of school, says Acting Education Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>

Laban welcomes new role

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Luamanuvao Winnie Laban says her new role as Pacific Island Affairs Minister is a wonderful opportunity to build on the huge economic and social gains made by Pacific people under the Labour-led government. More >>

King welcomes justice challenge

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Annette King says she welcomes the challenge of adding the Justice portfolio to her existing Police and Transport roles. More >>

Financially distressed firms given room to move

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government

The new Voluntary Administration regime under the Companies Amendment Act 2006, which comes into effect tomorrow (1 Nov), will provide an option other than liquidation for companies in financial distress, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel says. More >>

New Minister of Health

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister Cunliffe is deeply honoured by his appointment as Minister of Health. He has stated that his first priority will be to listen to the various stakeholders and to take stock of the current issues within the health sector. More >>

Peters Welcomes Auckland Airport Board’s Decision

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has welcomed the rejection of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s bid to take a sizeable minority stake in Auckland International Airport. More >>

Hauora Māori Scholarship Programme a success

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government

The Ministry of Health and the Health Research Council of New Zealand have received results on the review of the Hauora Māori Scholarship Programme, which aimed to examine the programmes contribution to the development of the Māori health and disability ... More >>

Dyson looking forward to new opportunity

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Ruth Dyson says she welcomes the opportunity of assuming the full Social Development and Employment portfolio. More >>

Chris Carter welcomes education role

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Chris Carter says his new role as Education Minister is an opportunity to build on the significant achievements of the past two Labour-led governments in education and he is very much looking forward to the job. More >>

Goff welcomes Corrections challenges

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Corrections is a tough portfolio and has been problematic for successive governments over time, Corrections Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>

David Parker : Developing Sustainable Societies

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Developing sustainable societies Address to the 9th annual South-East Asian Survey Congress 9.40am, 30 October, Christchurch Conference Centre More >>

Young Entrepreneurs Making their Mark - Mahuta

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government

“We have much to be proud of in our young people. They are paving the way to a brighter future for all New Zealanders.” More >>

US and NZ pledge to advance science partnership

Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government

The United States and New Zealand held an inaugural Joint Commission meeting on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, to identify opportunities to intensify cooperation in ways that would support the development of both parties’ competitiveness and ... More >>