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Minister sees Mountainview's Mission-On
Friday, 24 August 2007, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Ruth Dyson today visited Mountainview High School in Timaru as part of Mission-On, a campaign to promote healthier food and increased physical activity for young people. More >>
Sexuality Education for Young New Zealanders
Friday, 24 August 2007, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta has welcomed the recommendations of the Education Review Office report on Sexuality Education for years 7 to 13. "A key recommendation is that young people be seen as partners in their own sexual education," said Nanaia ... More >>
Councils encouraged to remember sacrifices
Friday, 24 August 2007, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Rick Barker has encouraged councils to name new streets after those who have fought and died fighting for New Zealand. “Many events took place during last year’s ‘Year of the Veteran’ honouring the service of veterans ... More >>
Making a will now easier and clearer under reforms
Friday, 24 August 2007, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove says the passing of the Wills Bill by Parliament today will make it easier for New Zealanders to make wills and give will-makers peace of mind from knowing their estate will go where it is intended. More >>
Coal fired generation heading for the back burner
Friday, 24 August 2007, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
The government is welcoming Genesis Energy’s statement today that it intends progressively retiring the coal-fired Huntly power station, for reserve use in drought years. “I’m delighted to learn that the E3P combined cycle gas turbine that’s recently come ... More >>
It's the company John Key keeps
Friday, 24 August 2007, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Statements made by National leader John Key confirming his links with two businessmen involved in leaky buildings raise questions about the company he keeps, says Labour Cabinet Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Effective sexuality education valued by students
Friday, 24 August 2007, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Students attending schools that provide effective sexuality education programmes are highly motivated to learn and they value the programmes, a new report has found. More >>
Anderton congratulates Fonterra
Friday, 24 August 2007, 12:46 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today congratulated Fonterra on its increased forecast payout to farmers of $6.40 per kilogram of milk solids, up from the $5.50 that had been previously anticipated. More >>
Minister welcomes iwi violence free strategy
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia has welcomed the launch of the Ngati Kahungunu Violence Free Strategy today, saying it is a great example of a local Maori response to family violence More >>
Key urged to reveal what he told Clerk
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Pete Hodgson urged National leader John Key to release all the information he gave to the Clerk of the House Dave McGee, not just the letter he got in reply. More >>
Consultation on changes to Māori Trust Office
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is set to undertake consultation with Māori on proposals to change the Māori Trustee and Māori Trust Office, says Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>
Deep regret over death
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Progressive Party leader and Minister of Agriculture Jim Anderton today expressed his personal regrets at the passing of long-serving Wanganui Mayor Chas Poynter. More >>
Steady progress on cancer strategy goals
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson today welcomed the first evaluation and monitoring report of the Cancer Control Council, saying good progress was being made towards reducing the burden of cancer but there was more work to be done. More >>
Steady progress on cancer strategy goals
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson today welcomed the first evaluation and monitoring report of the Cancer Control Council, saying good progress was being made towards reducing the burden of cancer but there was more work to be done. More >>
Clark: New Zealand Winegrowers Conference
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
The theme of your conference this year is “Treading lightly: our sustainable footprint”. That’s a topic I am enthusiastic about addressing, as our government is committed to a wide range of sustainability initiatives. More >>
Labour's policies help reduce inequalities
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson has welcomed the publication of new research showing that while inequality in health outcomes between ethnic groups and across income brackets grew steeply in the 1980s and 1990s, it appears that they have now stopped ... More >>
The future is bright for the tourism industry
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
New Tourism forecasts released today set out a bright future for the tourism industry, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor says. More >>
Horomia: Launch of Iwi Violence-free Project
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 12:43 am | New Zealand Government
No-one remains unaffected by the death of a child. But the violent death of a child at the hands of an adult who should be showering them with love and affection not punches and kicks, makes us angry and has us asking who is responsible and why did ... More >>
Tell the truth Mr Key
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
This afternoon in the House I raised serious concerns around legal and official declarations made by John Key Labour Minister Pete Hodgson says. The ramifications if proven are serious. The penalties under the Companies Act for providing misleading or fraudulent ... More >>
Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill introduced
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health and Leader of the Progressive Party Jim Anderton has announced the introduction of the Misuse of Drugs (Classification of BZP) Amendment Bill to in the House today. More >>
