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Dalziel: Launch of business.govt.nz website
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Speech at Media launch of business.govt.nz website Harriet Harcourt Catering, 476 Adelaide Rd, Beramphore, Wellington More >>
New govt website has wealth of info for businesses
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Finding reliable and up-to-the minute business information has become easier through a new government website, Small Business Minister Lianne Dalziel said today. The new website, www.business.govt.nz, has been developed with input from a wide range ... More >>
Cullen: What tertiary education can do for NZ
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Address to Tertiary Education Commission stakeholder function, InterContinental Hotel, Wellington More >>
New chair for Tertiary Education Commission
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
David Shand has been appointed chair of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen announced today. David Shand, who takes up the position on August 27, will fill the vacancy created by the retirement in June of ... More >>
Wilkinson highlights National's policy void
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
"National backbencher Kate Wilkinson's empty rhetoric and hollow concern for our courts ignores the significant progress made by the Labour-led Government cleaning up National's mess," said Courts Minister Rick Barker. More >>
Phil Goff Speech: New Zealand CEO Symposium
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government
Phil Goff Speech: New Zealand’s Position in a Global World Keynote address to the 2007 New Zealand CEO Symposium, Auckland More >>
Best practice for managing high seas fisheries
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 12:39 am | New Zealand Government
Sustainable management of the world's fisheries needs international commitment and cooperation More >>
Local Govt Minister congratulates Sir Barry Curtis
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 12:30 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Mark Burton today congratulated Sir Barry Curtis, for his outstanding contribution to his Manukau community, following Sir Barry's announcement that he would be standing down at the next local body elections. More >>
Wilkinson highlights National’s policy void
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Government
“National backbencher Kate Wilkinson’s empty rhetoric and hollow concern for our courts ignores the significant progress made by the Labour-led Government cleaning up National’s mess,” said Courts Minister Rick Barker. More >>
Smith seeks non cost-effective product handout
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Nick Smith's proposal that the Government should subsidise solar water heaters that are not cost-effective for customers is astonishing, Government Spokesperson for Energy Efficiency Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
John Key’s state house sales policy doesn’t add up
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
National’s promise of state house sales to tenants is ringing hollow with the release of new income figures by Housing Minister Chris Carter. National leader John Key announced a state house sales to tenants policy at the party’s recent conference. ... More >>
Different day, different story from National party
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party can’t get its position straight and can’t even tell the same story from one day to the next, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
New prison programme a big step forward
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Damien O’Connor visited Waikeria Prison near Hamilton today to observe progress at the first of three new rehabilitation programme facilities for high-risk offenders. More >>
DoC, AHB 1080 reassessment application vindicated
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
"The Department of Conservation and the Animal Health Board now have support from an independent government body for the continued careful use of 1080 poison," Conservation Minister Chris Carter says. More >>
KiwiSaver and beyond
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Speech notes for address to ASFONZ forum, Deloitte Lounge, Westpac Stadium, Wellington More >>
Mauao title to be transferred
Monday, 13 August 2007, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has signed an agreement with Tauranga Moana iwi and Waitaha to transfer Mauao to the iwi of Tauranga Moana and to recognise the importance of the mountain to Waitaha. More >>
Unity in diversity aim of Islam Awareness Week
Monday, 13 August 2007, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter is welcoming moves by the local Muslim community to demystify their religion and customs. More >>
Freeview take-up exceeds expectations
Monday, 13 August 2007, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister, Steve Maharey, today congratulated Freeview and associated broadcasters on the figures of take up of free-to-air digital television in the first three months. More >>
Deloitte expands its Human Capital Services in NZ
Monday, 13 August 2007, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Deloitte CEO Murray Jack is pleased to announce that the New Zealand firm has recently reinvigorated and expanded its Human Capital offering to better meet growing market demand. More >>
Tongan language now in curriculum
Monday, 13 August 2007, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
The inclusion of the Tongan language in the New Zealand Education Curriculum will help preserve and enhance the language for future generations, Associate Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Luamanuvao Winnie Laban said today. More >>
