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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 >>

Cosgrove: Smaller environmtl footprint in Asia-Pac

Friday, 21 September 2007, 12:32 am | New Zealand Government

Sustaining a smaller environmental footprint in the Asia Pacific region - speech to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Asia Pacific International Conference More >>

O'Connor: Speech to Auckland tourism operators

Friday, 21 September 2007, 12:26 am | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand we grew up in earned its keep from industries like sheep, meat, butter and cheese. We still do. But, at 19.2 percent of our total export earnings, tourism is now New Zealand's number one foreign exchange earner, a cornerstone of our economy. More >>

Government boost for strategic tertiary research

Friday, 21 September 2007, 12:21 am | New Zealand Government

Nearly $8 million will be invested over the next two years to boost research capacity in the high-priority areas of nursing, veterinary science, and information and communications technology, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>

Anderton: Sustainable Land Management announcement

Friday, 21 September 2007, 12:18 am | New Zealand Government

I am extremely proud to be part of a Government that has shown leadership and resolve in addressing many of the difficult issues confronting New Zealand. I am particularly pleased to be able to talk to you this morning about landmark decisions the Government ... More >>

Cosgrove: Institute of Building Surveyors

Friday, 21 September 2007, 12:15 am | New Zealand Government

Professionalism Meeting Demand - speech to the Institute of Building Surveyors Conference 2007 More >>

Clark: Maori Women’s Welfare League

Friday, 21 September 2007, 12:08 am | New Zealand Government

Address at Maori Women’s Welfare League National Conference Copthorne Hotel Paihia More >>

Bipartisan commitment to negotiation welcomed

Thursday, 20 September 2007, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government

ACC Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed Parliament’s agreement that meat processor Affco return to mediation with ACC over the $1 million costs of a workplace claim. More >>

Certain funding for Auckland Amenities

Thursday, 20 September 2007, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Auckland Issues and Auckland Central MP Judith Tizard this evening introduced to Parliament a Private Bill designed to ensure stable and sustainable funding for a number of important Auckland public services. More >>

Significant benefits for Māori in climate plan

Thursday, 20 September 2007, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government

The release of the next steps in the Labour-led government’s plan to fight climate change could have significant benefits for Māori - particularly iwi with significant interests in forestry, says Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. The government ... More >>

EMISSIONS TRADING – what is happening?

Thursday, 20 September 2007, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government

The government is engaging with the public, stakeholders and Māori on the proposal for a New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS). This engagement will initially lead to the introduction of legislation into Parliament, but will be a long-term ... More >>

Sheet: Overseas Examples Of Emissions Trading

Thursday, 20 September 2007, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government

• Australian Emissions Trading Scheme Proposed Cap and trade scheme. Aims to be ready to commence in 2011, and will commence not later than 2012. Proposed coverage includes direct emissions from large facilities and upstream fuel suppliers for other ... More >>

Emissions Trading Fact Sheets

Thursday, 20 September 2007, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government

Fact sheet on govt emissions trading schemes in pdf format More >>

NZ emissions trading scheme - Questions & answers

Thursday, 20 September 2007, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government

‘Emissions trading’ is a market-based approach for achieving environmental objectives. A cap and trade emissions trading scheme sets an overall limit on the quantity of greenhouse gas emissions that can be emitted. Emissions trading schemes often operate ... More >>

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