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Land sales process provides extra protection

Friday, 28 September 2007, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government

A new process covering the sale of Crown land will provide another layer of protection for Māori interests, says Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>

Report shows improvements across the board

Friday, 28 September 2007, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government

The latest annual report on school performance shows our students are achieving more qualifications and skills, across years, levels, ethnicities and gender, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

Time for National to front up on education

Friday, 28 September 2007, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government

The National Party need to front up and tell New Zealanders how much more they will have to pay for their education should National ever come to power, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

Dalziel: Australia/NZ Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Friday, 28 September 2007, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government

Your Excellency, Ian Kennedy; Tim Lester and members of the Australia/New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan; other distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen More >>

Time for National to front up on education

Friday, 28 September 2007, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government

The National Party need to front up and tell New Zealanders how much more they will have to pay for their education should National ever come to power, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

Pay or stay initiative hits $3m in first year

Friday, 28 September 2007, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government

The Pay or Stay collection of fines at airports initiative has seen $3 million in fines collected or arrangements to pay entered into in the first year of operation. More >>

Laban: PI Food & Nutrition Action Group Fono

Friday, 28 September 2007, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government

Our older Pasifika people are the foundation on which our communities are built. They very much represent where we come from, who we are and where we are going. This year we are discussing the opposite end of the life continuum – our Pacific children. ... More >>

Cosgrove: Concreting a sustainable future

Friday, 28 September 2007, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Clayton Cosgrove Minister for Building and Construction 27 September 2007 Speech Concreting a sustainable future - speech to the New Zealand Concrete Industry Conference 2007 More >>

Kiwi Companies Achieve Big Results in Brazil

Friday, 28 September 2007, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government

Innovative, high tech New Zealand companies are starting to achieve big results in the Brazilian market, says Trade Minister Phil Goff. Mr Goff is leading a trade mission to Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Chile. More >>

Clark: Opening of The Westin Lighter Quay Hotel

Friday, 28 September 2007, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government

Thank you for inviting me here this evening to this formal opening of the Westin Auckland Lighter Quay hotel. This is no ordinary hotel. It is a stimulating work of architecture, and thus a very good example of quality design. More >>

Clark: Asia:NZ ABAC Annual Dinner

Friday, 28 September 2007, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

I am pleased to have this opportunity to provide an overview of the recent APEC meeting I attended in Sydney, to touch on the EAS Summit I will be attending in Singapore in November, and to review some of the key developments in regional integration and ... More >>

New Zealand’s International Tax Reform

Friday, 28 September 2007, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s International Tax Reform Roundtable breakfast meeting with NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants (UK Division). New Zealand House, London. 8.00AM Thursday, 27 September 2007 More >>

Why NZ is poised for economic, cup success

Friday, 28 September 2007, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government

Networking Luncheon with KEA, Treasury Alumni and MFAT Alumni, New Zealand House, London. 1:00pm, Thursday 27 September 2007 In the light of the Rugby World Cup, you have asked me to talk about New Zealand's prospects of success, in our economy and ... More >>

Report shows improvements across the board

Friday, 28 September 2007, 12:33 am | New Zealand Government

Kiwis benefit from cheaper doctors’ fees

Thursday, 27 September 2007, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is ensuring that New Zealanders are receiving the benefits from its investment in Primary Health Care – while National wants to hand out money without any guarantees that ordinary Kiwis will benefit, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said. More >>

Leading group formed to advise on emissions

Thursday, 27 September 2007, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Thirty-one leaders across business, agriculture and forestry, science and the environment, the union movement, and non-government organisations have joined a high-level group to advise the government on emissions trading and related issues. More >>

Concern at Process on Nuclear Free Zone Vote

Thursday, 27 September 2007, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Disarmament Minister Phil Goff has expressed disappointment that poor process and lack of consultation has led New Zealand and likeminded Scandinavian, European and other countries to abstain on a resolution for a nuclear free zone in the Middle ... More >>

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