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Ban BZP, But Not Dihydrogen Monoxide
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
National MP Jacquie Dean, having jumped on the anti-party pill political bandwagon, can't seem to get off it even as the legislation banning BZP is going through the House, Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Wilkinson wrong. Again
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
National MP Kate Wilkinson, deliberately or otherwise, is not telling the truth, Courts Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
New Government agency will fight organised crime
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government plans to set up an Organised Crime Agency (OCA) within New Zealand Police to provide increased capability in the battle against organised crime in New Zealand and around the Pacific. More >>
Resignation rejection all about expediency
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
National Party Leader John Key says Helen Clark's rejection of Damien O'Connor's resignation from the Corrections portfolio is all about political convenience and expediency. More >>
Peters - Closing of the US-NZ Partnership Forum
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Forum Chairs – Ambassador Yeutter [Yiter], Governor Vilsack, Rt Hon Jim Bolger and Rt Hon Mike Moore – Ministers and Parliamentary colleagues – Ambassador William McCormick, Under Secretary Rey, Director Wilder – distinguished guests – ladies ... More >>
Good News For Scallop Lovers -- Hon Jim Anderton
Monday, 10 September 2007, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today confirmed an increase in the number of scallops that can be taken from the Coromandel fishery this season. "It's estimated that the fishery could yield 338 tonnes, meaning the stock is in very good health." More >>
New Deed of Settlement for Lake Taupō
Monday, 10 September 2007, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown today signed a new deed of settlement with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board regarding Lake Taupō. The deed updates a 1992 deed which vested ownership of the bed of Lake Taupō - including the Waikato River to Huka Falls and tributaries ... More >>
Cunliffe: Speech to New Image Asia Conference
Monday, 10 September 2007, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to be here with you tonight and to carry on a strong New Zealand government tradition of Ministerial attendance at the opening of your annual conference which I understand dates right back to the time of the Muldoon government. More >>
New deal good news for Trans-Tasman companies
Monday, 10 September 2007, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
A government initiative has lowered regulatory and compliance requirements for companies doing business on both sides of the Tasman, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel announced today. More >>
Clark: Address at NZ-US Partnership Forum
Monday, 10 September 2007, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
I know that the NZ-US and US-NZ Councils play an important role in advocating for closer bonds between our two democracies and more extensive ties between our economies, and I thank them both for that. I congratulate the Councils on organising this important ... More >>
Suicide a global problem
Monday, 10 September 2007, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Working to prevent suicide in all parts of the community and among people of all ages is the focus of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day. More >>
Call for submissions on Transpower's power line
Monday, 10 September 2007, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Pete Hodgson, acting for the Minister for the Environment, is encouraging anyone with views about Transpower's proposed upper North Island electricity transmission line to make a submission. More >>
NZ and US sign student work travel scheme
Monday, 10 September 2007, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said that New Zealand tertiary students can now work and travel in America for up to a year under a new arrangement signed in Auckland today. More >>
Loss of civic and sports leader
Sunday, 9 September 2007, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Graham Condon's death means Canterbury and New Zealand have lost an outstanding athlete and civic leader, says Ruth Dyson More >>
Phil Goff Welcomes Mexican President
Saturday, 8 September 2007, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
President Calderon, Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa, Ambassadors Angelica Arce and Cecille Hillyer, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. More >>
Restrictions removed on air routes through Canada
Friday, 7 September 2007, 8:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that New Zealand and Canada have completed the negotiation of a new, open Air Transport Agreement. The agreement was finalised at a meeting between Helen Clark and her Canadian counterpart, Prime Minister Stephen ... More >>
Kua tutuki he Whakaaetanga Mātāpono mō ngā kerēme
Friday, 7 September 2007, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Nō te rā nei hainatia ai e Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa rāua ko te Karauna tētahi Whakaaetanga Mātāpono hei whakaea i ngā kerēme hītori katoa a Te Rarawa. Ko ngā kanohi o te Karauna i te hainatanga ko Mark Burton, minita mō te Tari Whakatau ... More >>
Home-based has highest uptake of 20 Hours Free
Friday, 7 September 2007, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Steve Maharey will today deliver a speech to the New Zealand Home-based Early Childhood Education Association about the importance of building a solid foundation for learning and the unique position of home-based providers in doing this. More >>
Crown and Te Rarawa sign Agreement in Principle
Friday, 7 September 2007, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa and the Crown signed an Agreement in Principle for the settlement of Te Rarawa’s historical Treaty claims today. Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Mark Burton, Minister of Māori Affairs Parekura Horomia, Associate ... More >>
NZ and Mexico set up working holiday scheme
Friday, 7 September 2007, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Agreement as a great opportunity for young New Zealanders to enjoy the experience of living and working in Mexico More >>
