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DNA one hundred times faster at Massey
Friday, 5 October 2007, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
A new piece of technology that can provide extremely fast and detailed information on DNA has been unveiled today at the Allan Wilson Centre in Massey University, by local MP Steve Maharey. More >>
Laban Speech: Gisborne Community Partnership Fund
Friday, 5 October 2007, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Taloha ni, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Namaste, Kia orana koutou katoatoa, Ia Orana, Gud de tru olgeta, Talofa, Kia ora tatau and Warm Pacific Greetings to you all this morning. More >>
Laban leads NZ trade mission to Guam
Friday, 5 October 2007, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Economic Development and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban will lead a New Zealand Trade Mission to the Pacific Island of Guam from 6 to 11 October. More >>
Business attitudes to health costs improving
Friday, 5 October 2007, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Businesses consider the costs of complying with health and safety legislation have improved dramatically over the past five years according to the latest Compliance Cost Survey from KPMG and Business NZ. More >>
Korean Summit moves peace process forward
Friday, 5 October 2007, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today said the just-completed second inter-Korean Summit had made a valuable contribution towards the peace process on the Korean peninsula. More >>
Attitudes to health and safety costs improving
Friday, 5 October 2007, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Businesses consider the costs of complying with health and safety legislation have improved dramatically over the past five years according to the latest Compliance Cost Survey from KPMG and Business NZ. More >>
Palmerston North needs to keep graduates
Friday, 5 October 2007, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Palmerston North needs to retain more of its young students to keep their talents and skills in the local economy, local MP and Education Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Steve Maharey Address at Vision Manawatu breakfast
Friday, 5 October 2007, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning. It’s great to be here with you today. I’d like to thank Vision Manawatu for bringing us all together like this. It’s always a pleasure for me to speak at Vision Manawatu events. That’s partly because, as a Palmerston North ... More >>
Palmerston North needs to keep graduates in city
Friday, 5 October 2007, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Palmerston North needs to retain more of its young students to keep their talents and skills in the local economy, local MP and Education Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Key continues to mislead
Thursday, 4 October 2007, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
John Key's short-term memory loss in regard to his comments on Iraq are assuming legendary proportions, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Annette King Speech: Turning Sod At Auck Airport
Thursday, 4 October 2007, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to join you today for such an important ceremonial occasion, turning the first sod for the second runway at Auckland Airport. More >>
Goff questions Key’s judgment on foreign policy
Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
John Key’s explanation that his foreign and defence policy release did not touch on Iraq because “the war in Iraq is over” shows the shallowness and inadequacy of his understanding on foreign and defence policy, Defence Minister Phil Goff said ... More >>
Government introduces biofuels legislation
Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will introduce the Biofuels Bill into Parliament next week, which will bring into force the biofuels sales obligation. More >>
Hollow Men confirm hidden agendas – asset sales
Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Trevor Mallard called on National to reveal its real agenda on asset sales after the party's leader repeatedly contradicted his own finance spokesman today. More >>
Investigations Unit must improve performance
Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Housing Chris Carter says he will be carefully monitoring progress in Housing New Zealand’s Investigations Unit to make sure improvements are delivered as quickly as possible. More >>
Institute to pursue excellence in science research
Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
A new research institute officially opened today at Massey University’s Albany campus will bring together elite scientists from across disciplines to foster world-leading research, says Research, Science and Technology Minister, Steve Maharey. More >>
New transport laws introduced
Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Annette King says the Land Transport Amendment Bill, tabled in Parliament today, provides tougher laws for people who drive under the influence of illegal drugs and greater protection of personal information held on the Motor ... More >>
First regional TV station to join Freeview
Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey today launched Triangle Stratos, the first regional television channel to become a national digital free-to-air channel on Freeview. More >>
Steve Maharey Speech: U-Learn Conference
Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for your welcome. This is the main ICT in schools gathering for the year, and it is a great opportunity for me to share with you the exciting direction our education system is going. More >>
Teachers to explore new technology horizons
Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Five teachers have been awarded e-Learning Fellowships which recognise their innovative and creative approaches to improving students’ learning, Education Minister Steve Maharey said. More >>
