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Families, drivers, business & climate are winners
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Jeanette Fitzsimons MP Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation 11 October 2007 Media Statement Families, drivers, business and climate are energy efficiency winners More >>
Key actions in the New Zealand Energy Strategy
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Key actions in the New Zealand Energy Strategy The following is a summary of the key actions the government will implement or is already implementing to give effect to the objectives set out in the New Zealand Energy Strategy. More >>
Strategy sets path for sustainable, secure energy
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Energy Minister David Parker today launched the New Zealand Energy Strategy, which sets the country firmly on a path towards clean, renewable energy. More >>
Energy strategy delivers sustainable energy system
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Energy strategy delivers sustainable energy system Launch of the New Zealand Energy Strategy 11am, Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings Wellington More >>
Energy efficiency steps up for a sustainable NZ
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Launch of the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy 11am, Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings Wellington More >>
Serving up the skills the service industry needs
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Serving up the skills the service industry needs - Hon Dr Michael Cullen Speech at the launch of the Service Industry Training Alliance, The Beehive, Wellington. 6:00pm Wednesday, 10 October 2007. More >>
New apprentice programme for secondary schools
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
A new Youth Apprentices pilot programme is being officially launched today, which will offer trades training and work experience so students can earn credits towards an apprenticeship while still at school. More >>
Māori Entertainers Music Conference 2007
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
The creative industries sector is one of the keys to New Zealand’s economic transformation. Its potential for growth and its ability to enable innovation and improved productivity across other sectors within the economy is generally accepted. More >>
Goff announces arms control advisory appointees
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff today announced new appointments to the New Zealand Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control (PACDAC). More >>
Rates Rebate Scheme proving popular
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Mark Burton told Parliament today during question time the latest uptake figures of the rates rebate scheme show a promising increase on the figures for this time last year. More >>
Questions And Answers - Wednesday, 10 October 2007
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
1. DIANNE YATES (Labour) to the Minister of Defence: Has he received any reports on the war in Iraq? Hon PHIL GOFF (Minister of Defence): Yes. There are daily reports in the media on the war in Iraq but, oddly, no reference to it in the recently released ... More >>
Mcvicar Accepts Greens Challenge
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Sensible Sentencing Trust Spokesman Garth McVicar has accepted a challenge from Green Party Justice Spokesman to front up and declare whether it is a genuine victim’s rights organization or if it has an extremist hidden agenda. More >>
Rich wrong, again
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
National Party education spokesperson Katherine Rich either fails to understand school funding or is wilfully misleading the public and only telling half the story, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Migration and Diversity Directions in New Zealand
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 12:35 am | New Zealand Government
Address to the 12th International Metropolis Conference: Migration, Economic Growth and Social Cohesion . Sofitel, Melbourne, Australia. More >>
Waikohu College will stay open
Wednesday, 10 October 2007, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Steve Maharey has announced that Waikohu College, north of Gisborne, will stay open, after consultation with the local community and board and staff of the school. More >>
Minister proposes amendments to BDMRR Bill
Wednesday, 10 October 2007, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker has written to the Government Administration Select Committee with a proposal to amend the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Amendment Bill. More >>
Statements underscore responsible strategy
Wednesday, 10 October 2007, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The financial statements of the government for the year ending 30 June 2007 confirm the government’s responsible fiscal strategy is positioning New Zealand for a successful and sustainable future, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Minister proposes amendments to BDMRR Bill
Wednesday, 10 October 2007, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker has written to the Government Administration Select Committee with a proposal to amend the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Amendment Bill. More >>
NZ behind UN resolution to abolish death penalty
Wednesday, 10 October 2007, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that New Zealand is working with other countries to put a resolution to the United Nations seeking the abolition of the death penalty world wide. More >>
Peters appoints High Commissioner to Tonga
Wednesday, 10 October 2007, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Tonga will be career diplomat Christine Bogle, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
