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Minister welcomes new RSA president
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans' Affairs Minister, Ricker Barker today met with and welcomed the new Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association (RNZRSA) President, Air Vice Marshal (Rtd), Robin Klitscher CBE, DFC, AFC. More >>
Minister congratulates young conservationists
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Conservation Chris Carter today presented the national 2007 YHA Young Conservationist Junior Award to the “Green Team” at Kimbolton School near Feilding. More >>
Minister conveys concern over live dolphin exports
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter has expressed New Zealand’s grave concern over the resumption of live dolphin exports from the Solomon Islands when previous attempts have resulted in a high degree of mortality both during captivity and in transit. More >>
Cheap Foreign Labour Taking Skilled Kiwi Jobs
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s skilled labour polices are being used to depress wages and force hardworking Kiwis out of jobs, says New Zealand First immigration spokesperson Peter Brown. More >>
Fewer work stoppages under ERA
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed Statistics New Zealand figures showing the number of work stoppages has dropped between June 2006 and June 2007. More >>
National misleads - again
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Tony Ryall and the National Party should clarify if there is anything in their Health 'policy' which the public could rely on, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Christchurch lawyer appointed District Court Judge
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Raoul Edwin Neave, Barrister of Christchurch, has been appointed a District Court Judge, Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Review of remuneration rates for legal aid
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Review of remuneration rates for legal aid providers Justice Minister Mark Burton today thanked the independent Advisory Panel for the completion of the review of remuneration rates for legal aid providers and the release of the Panel's report. More >>
Economic modelling backs Emissions Trading Scheme
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
New economic modelling supports analysis that an Emissions Trading Scheme will help New Zealand meet its international obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while having little impact on economic growth. More >>
Funding For Marine Energy Generation Trials
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Generating energy from waves or tides around New Zealand comes a step closer today, with the Government offering funding to set up generating devices. More >>
NZ leads call - take 1000s of nukes off high-alert
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is today to lead a call at the United Nations General Assembly for countries to remove their nuclear weapons from high alert status, Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Call to take nuclear weapons off high-alert
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is today to lead a call at the United Nations General Assembly for countries to remove their nuclear weapons from high alert status, Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Funding for marine energy generation trials
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Generating energy from waves or tides around New Zealand comes a step closer today, with the Government offering funding to set up generating devices. Energy Minister David Parker has called for applications from interested parties for funding from ... More >>
Minister appoints walking access advisory board
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
A board which will provide advice to the government on walking access in New Zealand was appointed by Rural Affairs Minister Damien O’Connor today. More >>
Youth taking part in elections congratulated
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has congratulated all young people who took part in the local government elections, and welcomed the success of young candidates. More >>
Government Announces Youth Drinking Proposals
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government today announced proposals to address youth drinking and to tighten the rules around alcohol advertising. More >>
Tenancy Tribunal orders available online
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 12:20 am | New Zealand Government
Tenancy Tribunal orders are now available free of charge on the internet, Courts Minister Rick Barker announced today. More >>
PM congratulates Booker prize finalist Lloyd Jones
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 12:13 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today congratulated New Zealand author Lloyd Jones on being a finalist for the prestigious Man Booker literary award. More >>
NZ businesses benefit from Guam trade mission
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 12:07 am | New Zealand Government
Twenty-one New Zealand companies have opened up doors for new business opportunities in Guam after a successful trade mission, says Associate Economic Development and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban who led the delegation. More >>
Govt wage growth slower than the private sector
Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party’s attempts to attack growing public service wages have resulted in an own goal as official figures show growth in core government salaries has actually fallen behind private sector wage growth in the past year, Finance Minister Michael ... More >>
