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Civ. Defence too important to loose in translation
Monday, 24 September 2007, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Get Ready, Get Thru message will now be available to thousands more New Zealanders for whom, English is not their first language,” said Civil Defence Minister, Rick Barker. More >>
Cullen: What China and NZ can learn from reform
Monday, 24 September 2007, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Lecture delivered at the China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP), Shanghai. 9.30AM Monday, 24 September 2007 More >>
English contradicts himself on SOE fire sale
Monday, 24 September 2007, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Bill English’s contradictory statements on National’s plans to sell off taxpayer-owned assets reveal he is making up policy on the hoof, Acting Finance Minister Clayton Cosgrove said today. More >>
Goff leads NZ Trade Mission to Latin America
Monday, 24 September 2007, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff left Auckland yesterday, leading a New Zealand Trade Mission on a two week visit to Latin America. “The focus of this trade mission are the four major food-producing countries in the region, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and ... More >>
7000 more people get operations
Monday, 24 September 2007, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Nearly 7000 more New Zealanders received surgery in 2006/7 than the previous year, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. The number of patients who received elective surgery in the last financial year rose from 105,694 to 112,507 an increase of nearly ... More >>
NZ, EU adopt declaration on cooperation
Monday, 24 September 2007, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's relationship with the European Union has been given renewed impetus with the adoption of a joint declaration on cooperation, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said in Lisbon today. More >>
National's privatisation policy exposed
Sunday, 23 September 2007, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
National deputy leader Bill English has revealed his party's plans to sell off New Zealand's State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), Acting Finance Minister Clayton Cosgrove said today. More >>
Timor-Leste leads talks with Portugal
Saturday, 22 September 2007, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has a growing profile in Spain and Portugal, and both countries are keen to further develop the relationship, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said at the conclusion of his visit to the region today. More >>
PR: Government support for Waihi golden experience
Saturday, 22 September 2007, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is investing $1.8 million into the development of an interactive tourism experience for the proposed $20 million Waihi Gold Discovery Centre, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today. More >>
Government support for Waihi Gold Discovery Centre
Saturday, 22 September 2007, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Government
1.30 pm Saturday 22 September 2007 It’s always a pleasure to have a reason to visit Waihi, and today is particularly special, with the exciting developments that are in the pipeline. More >>
TIA decision a just reward for Rotorua
Friday, 21 September 2007, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor has welcomed the Tourism Industry Association’s (TIA) decision to hold New Zealand’s biggest tourism event in Rotorua again next year. More >>
Research is central to managing climate change
Friday, 21 September 2007, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government is investing nearly $50 million a year for the next five years in scientific research into climate change, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Kiwi made commercial kicks off
Friday, 21 September 2007, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
An authentic Kiwi made television commercial kicks off this Sunday (23 September) featuring Kiwi media icon, Oliver Driver, on the assembly line More >>
August visitor arrivals up by nearly 6 per cent
Friday, 21 September 2007, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
International visitor arrivals increased by 5.8 per cent in August compared to August 2006, to 164,775 arrivals for the month, figures out today show. More >>
Pasifika people can help fight climate change
Friday, 21 September 2007, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Luamanuvao Winnie Laban is today encouraging New Zealand's Pacific communities to take action and help reduce New Zealand's impact on climate change. More >>
Cosgrove: Optimising the Regulatory Environment
Friday, 21 September 2007, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Richard Higham, the chair of the Construction Leaders Forum; Graham Coe from Building Research; fellow speakers - the Reserve Bank Governor Dr Alan Bollard, Phil O'Reilly, the Chief Executive of Business New Zealand; members of the building and construction ... More >>
Moon Festival a time to value love and friendship
Friday, 21 September 2007, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter says while tonight’s Moon Festival in Waitakere City will be tinged with sadness over the death of An An Liu, it is important to remember the event is an opportunity for all communities to come together to value ... More >>
Dunne to visit Canada
Friday, 21 September 2007, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne leaves for Canada tomorrow for top-level discussions on income-splitting and the National Medicines Strategy. Mr Dunne will hold talks in Ottawa with federal politicians on Canada's proposals to ... More >>
Mission-on rolls on for healthy active lifestyles
Friday, 21 September 2007, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministers for Education, Health, Sport and Youth Affairs today marked the one year anniversary of the government's Mission-On campaign – aimed at improving the lifestyles of young New Zealanders by targeting improved nutrition and increased ... More >>
Sustainable economic transformation
Friday, 21 September 2007, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Speech to the Business Council for Sustainable Development Breakfast Briefing, Sky City convention Centre, Auckland. 8.00am, Friday 21 September More >>
