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Māori Party’s head in the clouds
Friday, 14 September 2007, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Māori Party is full of hollow talk over the government’s decision not to support the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, says Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>
South Pacific regional fishing progress pleasing
Friday, 14 September 2007, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Fisheries Jim Anderton is very pleased with the progress on negotiating the Convention text for managing and conserving non-tuna fisheries in the high seas area of the South Pacific Ocean. More >>
Government pays tribute to a leader of conviction
Friday, 14 September 2007, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Bishop Whakahuihui Vercoe championed indigenous rights throughout his life and will be honoured for that both within the Anglican Church and Te Ao Māori, says Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>
HiGrowth report provides checkpoint for future
Friday, 14 September 2007, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Information Technology and Communications Minister David Cunliffe has today welcomed the independent HiGrowth Report Connecting to Our Digital Future. More >>
Making the public service more sustainable
Friday, 14 September 2007, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand and Australian governments today established the first trans-Tasman joint framework for sustainable government procurement to ensure that public sector organisations in both countries consider the environmental credentials of goods and ... More >>
Cullen: KiwiSaver tea for Auckland Pacific Leaders
Friday, 14 September 2007, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to have the chance to talk to you about KiwiSaver. This is a landmark new scheme, which will have enormous benefits for New Zealand and for the KiwiSavers who join up. It is also proving to be a very popular scheme, with well over 100,000 ... More >>
Peters to Europe for talks w EU, Spain, Portugal
Friday, 14 September 2007, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Europe next week for high-level talks with the European Union, Spain and Portugal. In Madrid, Mr Peters will hold talks with his counterpart Miguel Moratinos, and meet with the External Affairs Commissions ... More >>
Ministers celebrate Māori language hui and awards
Friday, 14 September 2007, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Recommendations from the fourth Hui Taumata mō Te Reo will help inform next year’s review of the government’s Māori Language Strategy, Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia said. More >>
Wood a wonder material
Friday, 14 September 2007, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Forestry Minister Jim Anderton today extolled the virtues of wood as a building material. “Wood is environmentally friendly because it is energy efficient. Compared to wood substitutes like steel and concrete, it needs less than a tenth of the energy. Recent ... More >>
Minister condemns protest actions over 1080
Friday, 14 September 2007, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter said he was appalled by the actions of 1080 protesters in two separate incidents, one of which appears to be a threat by hunters to let their dogs free in a kiwi sanctuary in Tongariro Forest. More >>
Kiwi biotech companies to showcase at Japan event
Friday, 14 September 2007, 12:25 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's first major mission to leading Japanese tradeshow BioJapan 2007 will be a unique opportunity to showcase kiwi biotechnology to the world's second largest pharmaceutical and biotechnology market, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard ... More >>
Award recognises NZ as leader in tobacco control
Friday, 14 September 2007, 12:18 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor said today he is delighted that New Zealand has received further international recognition for its leading role in combating smoking. More >>
Cunliffe: Ahmed Zaoui statement
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Security Intelligence Service today withdrew the security risk certificate on Ahmed Zaoui. More >>
Decision by Director of Security
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
"The Director of Security has advised me of his decision regarding Mr Zaoui's security risk status," Helen Clark said. "This is an independent statutory decision, as it always is in such matters, and the Director has my full confidence." More >>
MPs challenged to get active with Push Play
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Members of Parliament were today encouraged to get active in the lead up to Sport and Recreation New Zealand's (SPARC) 2007 Push Play Nation campaign which launches on Sunday 16 September 2007. More >>
OECD endorses government leadership on skills
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
An OECD report shows New Zealand has made considerable progress in integrating skills and economic development policies at the regional and national level since the election of the Labour-led government in 1999, and there are now opportunities to take that ... More >>
Wellington Conservation Board appointments
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter today announced the appointments for the Wellington Conservation Board. “I am pleased to announce that six vacancies on the Board have been filled by three new members, John Hancock, Margaret Shields, Liana Poutu, and ... More >>
Duynhoven: Outlook for NZ Exploration, Production
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, and may I thank you for inviting me to again open the biennial New Zealand Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference. More >>
PM Address: American Chamber of Commerce Awards
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
Helen Clark: Thank you for inviting me to the American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand's Annual Success and Innovation Awards dinner. This is the sixth time I have come as Prime Minister to celebrate the successes of companies trading between New ... More >>
Timaru Courthouse visuals released
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 12:35 am | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker released visuals for the new Timaru District Courthouse in a visit to the city today. More >>
