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The U-turn That Dare Not Speak Its Name

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government

John Key and the National Party must clarify their position on cheaper doctor's visits and prescription charges after an apparent u-turn, Health Minister Pete Hodgson says. More >>

Christchurch Casino reports

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Two reports on investigations undertaken by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) into allegations around the Christchurch Casino were released by Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker today. More >>

Next Vice Chief of Defence Force named

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today that Rear Admiral Jack Steer will become the next Vice Chief of Defence Force (VCDF). More >>

Minister welcomes Māori Television’s 2nd channel

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia is welcoming the launch of Māori Television’s second channel, which will ensure a continuing Māori language presence in the digital environment and faciliate more prime time programming in te reo. More >>

'The Spirit Moves in Strange and Wonderful Ways'

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government

“I put it all down to the wairua” said Te Ururoa Flavell today, delighted at the news that out of 27 Bills in the Ballot, it was the Maori Party Bill sponsored in his name that was pulled today. More >>

Digital Future Summit 2.0 dates announced

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Communications and Information Technology David Cunliffe has announced the dates of the Digital Future Summit 2.0, a key step towards defining New Zealand's digital future. More >>

Greymouth Petroleum joins Great South Basin quest

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Greymouth Petroleum is to join the hunt for oil and gas in the challenging Great South Basin, Associate Energy Minister Harry Duynhoven said today. More >>

War Memorial Reappointments

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Mahara Okeroa, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, today announced two reappointments to the National War Memorial Advisory Council. More >>

Towards a higher skilled New Zealand

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government

The tertiary system is better aligned with our needs and with our urgent need to develop more skills. More >>

Having A Say On Civil Defence

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker is inviting New Zealanders to have a say in how we achieve a resilient New Zealand by making submissions on the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Strategy. More >>

Biosecurity is the work of the whole community

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government

“Biosecurity is more crucial to New Zealand than almost any other economy in the world,” Jim Anderton, Minister for Biosecurity, said today. “Many countries around the world are under siege from bombs and bullets. Our bad guys are biological. And ... More >>

Further boost for Pasifika languages in education

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Steve Maharey celebrated both Pasifika language and Pasifika educational achievement today, when he launched Vagahau Niue in the New Zealand Curriculum at Manukau’s Favona School. More >>

Further boost for Pasifika languages in education

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

Dyson welcomes select committee inquiry

Thursday, 26 July 2007, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government

Child, Youth and Family Services Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed a parliamentary inquiry into the care and rehabilitation of youth sex offenders. The Social Services Committee will examine the services available for young sex offenders around New ... More >>

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