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Satellite shows epic flight of young albatross
Tuesday, 9 October 2007, 12:19 am | New Zealand Government
The epic journey of three northern royal albatross is well underway, with satellite tracking showing one of the young birds has already travelled more than 700km. More >>
Two Families A Day Helped Into Home Ownership
Monday, 8 October 2007, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The government’s major initiative to help first-time buyers into their own home has reached 3000 loans, providing two families a day with the security that comes with home ownership, Housing Minister Chris Carter said on a visit to Christchurch ... More >>
Canterbury dairy farmers not so grubby
Monday, 8 October 2007, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The overwhelming majority of dairy farmers in Canterbury should be praised for their adherence to resource consent conditions, not condemned, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
New appointments to the EECA board
Monday, 8 October 2007, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister David Parker today announced the appointment of four new members to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). More >>
Rare peat bog ecosystem protected in Southland
Monday, 8 October 2007, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The purchase of an area of peat bog in western Southland is an important ecological investment, protecting threatened flora and fauna that are becoming rare in New Zealand, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
Two families a day now helped into home ownership
Monday, 8 October 2007, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The government’s major initiative to help first-time buyers into their own home has reached 3000 loans, providing two families a day with the security that comes with home ownership, Housing Minister Chris Carter said on a visit to Christchurch ... More >>
NZ Supports Clearing Explosives From War Zones
Monday, 8 October 2007, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand takes next step in global move to clear explosives from former war zones More >>
Regional meetings with foresters and farmers
Monday, 8 October 2007, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Foresters and farmers will be able to hear more details about the recently announced Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and have their say at regional meetings which start on Wednesday 10 October, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Peters names new Ambassador to Poland, Baltics
Monday, 8 October 2007, 12:21 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Poland will be career diplomat Penelope Ridings, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Independent audit to confirm casino investigation
Monday, 8 October 2007, 12:03 am | New Zealand Government
An independent, accredited testing company has been engaged to audit Christchurch Casino’s gaming machines monitoring system, Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker, announced today. More >>
PM's Speech At Giant Rugby Ball Venue Opening
Sunday, 7 October 2007, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s my pleasure this evening to welcome you to the New Zealand rugby ball venue here in central Paris. More >>
Clarke: Speech At Round The World Yacht Race
Sunday, 7 October 2007, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The announcement I am making today is about which New Zealand port will host the SolOceans single-handed, round the world yacht race. More >>
NZ accedes to cultural convention
Sunday, 7 October 2007, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand today acceded to a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) convention aimed to promote the diversity of cultural expression. More >>
New Zealand to host new round the world yacht race
Sunday, 7 October 2007, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that Wellington is to host a new round the world yacht race which starts in 2009. More >>
Giant rugby ball venue opened in Paris
Sunday, 7 October 2007, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today opened the giant Rugby Ball Venue under the Eiffel Tower in Paris which will showcase New Zealand trade and tourism. More >>
Anderton Opens New Animal Shelter
Sunday, 7 October 2007, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Opening a new RSPCA Animal Shelter in Christchurch today, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said the occasion was about more than the building itself. “We are paying tribute to the ceaseless job of making sure animals are treated humanely. It’s ... More >>
New computer hub for Timberlea community
Sunday, 7 October 2007, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Timberlea community in Upper Hutt is to have a permanent Information and Communitcations Technology (ICT) centre of their own, says Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. More >>
Compliance costs down for small business
Friday, 5 October 2007, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Small Business, Lianne Dalziel, has welcomed the release of the 5th Compliance Cost Survey, which indicates compliance costs are down for small business. More >>
Another bad week for the National party
Friday, 5 October 2007, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
For the second week in a row, the National Party has bungled a series of policy announcements and left New Zealanders alarmed at the party's true agenda, Labour MP Steve Maharey said today. More >>
National’s desperation grows
Friday, 5 October 2007, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Various statements from the National Party and their allies today show their growing desperation, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said. More >>
