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Painted into a corner

Thursday, 27 September 2007, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government

National Party Health Spokesperson Tony Ryall has painted himself into a corner with his assertion that the removal of the doctors fees cap was signalled some time ago Health Minister Pete Hodgson said. More >>

Appointments To Electricity Commission

Thursday, 27 September 2007, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government

The new Electricity Commission Chair is David Caygill. He takes up his position on 15 October. More >>

Clark: New Zealand’s relations with Latin America

Thursday, 27 September 2007, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Address at Victoria University Conference on Latin America “New Zealand’s relations with Latin America” More >>

Clark: Opening of Meridian’s Project West Wind

Thursday, 27 September 2007, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government

It's great to be here to turn the first sod of this project and see for myself the site chosen. Indeed when visiting a wind farm site, it generally is very apparent why it was chosen. More >>

Cosgrove: SiteSafe Myth Busting Safety Conference

Thursday, 27 September 2007, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government

I would like to congratulate SiteSafe for the excellent work in organising this conference. Today you will be working on one of the most important issues facing, not just your sector, but other industrial groups in New Zealand as well – safety in our workplace ... More >>

Policies attracting top international PhD students

Thursday, 27 September 2007, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government

Two government initiatives are helping New Zealand universities attract some of the world’s best doctoral students, Acting Tertiary Education Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>

What National forgot to tell you

Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government

The National Party’s health discussion document fails to details their plans to end low cost universal primary health care, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said. More >>

Minister says care needs to be taken on Mt Ruapehu

Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Conservation Minister Mahara Okeroa said the eruption on Mt Ruapehu was a reminder of the mountain’s extreme unpredictability and he urged everyone to exercise caution by staying away from the upper mountain. More >>

The facts would improve the story

Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today dismissed as nonsense some of the reporting on the catch limits for the coming fishing season, which he announced yesterday. More >>

NZ calls on Myanmar regime to respect human rights

Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters today called on the military regime in Myanmar to heed the demands of its people and the international community to allow greater human rights. More >>

PM's Speech: Concepts of Nationhood

Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Speech at the opening of Concepts of Nationhood: a symposium to mark the centenary of the proclamation of Dominion status for New Zealand More >>

Laban welcomes Kaitawa into Mana electorate

Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Luamanuvao Winnie Laban is today welcoming residents from Kaitawa into the Mana electorate. More >>

Boost to te reo Māori teaching scholarships

Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government

A $30,000 a year scholarship is being created to encourage te reo Māori speakers working in other careers to retrain as teachers, Associate Education Minister Parekura Horomia announced today. More >>

NZ to help Ugandan flood victims

Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is to contribute to the international response to severe flooding and landslides in eastern Uganda, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>

Operational Separation of Telecom

Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government

In a major step towards its overhaul of the telecommunications market, the government has today released its separation determination for Telecom. More >>

Social Workers Celebrated for Making a Difference

Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 12:28 am | New Zealand Government

Child, Youth and Family Services Minister Ruth Dyson, says today’s National Social Workers’ Day is an opportunity for New Zealanders to acknowledge and celebrate the difference that social workers make to the lives of thousands of families, children ... More >>