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Minister warns of 'glass cliff' phenomenon

Thursday, 12 July 2007, 12:36 am | New Zealand Government

Successful businesswomen who break through the 'glass ceiling' should be careful they don't find themselves teetering on the edge of another phenomenon – the 'glass cliff', Women's Affairs Minister Lianne Dalziel said today. More >>

Need to be bold on the environment

Thursday, 12 July 2007, 12:22 am | New Zealand Government

Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor says he is delighted the tourism industry is strongly in favour of New Zealand taking a bold approach to environmental issues. More >>

Clark: Rugby ball venue launch

Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is a country increasingly known for smart thinking and creativity. The project we are announcing today is a good example of that. In short – what you about to see is about taking New Zealand to the rest of the world. It is about using ... More >>

Democracy the winner!

Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government

"The future of our country is in good hands judging by the commitment and passion demonstrated by the Youth MPs at Youth Parliament this week," says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>

Crown And Ngati Apa To Sign Agreement In Principle

Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Treaty Negotiations Minister the Honourable Mark Burton, together with Te Runanga o Ngati Apa Society will sign an Agreement in Principle for the settlement of the historical Treaty claims of Ngati Apa (North Island) in a ceremony on Thursday, 12 ... More >>

Reports show strong labour market across NZ

Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government

New reports released today show New Zealand's labour market is performing well in all regions More >>

Great South Basin oil and gas quest set to begin

Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government

The economies of Southland and Otago are to get a major boost from oil and gas exploration, as international investors prepare to spend more than a billion dollars exploring the vast Great South Basin over the next five years, according to Associate Energy ... More >>

New chair of ACC Board

Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for ACC Ruth Dyson today announced that Ross Wilson has been appointed as the new chair of the Accident Compensation Corporation Board. Mr Wilson has been appointed for a three-year term starting immediately. Ruth Dyson acknowledged the ... More >>

Goff: Challenges and opportunties for exporters

Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you this morning. And for the part you’re playing in Export Year. I welcome your contribution to New Zealand participation in the international economy. More >>

Goff: New Zealand's trade opportunities in Asia

Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government

Over the last fifty years, Asia has evolved as the most economically dynamic region in the world. Its economies have grown faster that the world average. Its share of world trade has risen from 15% in 1948, to 27% in 1996, and to 34% in 2006. More >>

Rugby ball venue to showcase NZ

Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 12:54 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is to build a giant Rugby Ball Venue in front of the Eiffel Tower during the final stages of the Rugby World Cup to showcase New Zealand tourism and trade to international audiences, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today. More >>

Goudie’s fire claims laughable

Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker, while welcoming National MP Sandra Goudie’s first foray into the ongoing discussion on the future of fire and rescue services, said it was disappointing she was misrepresenting the issues. More >>

20 years of parental leave in New Zealand

Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Today is the 20th birthday of the New Zealand law that allows women and their spouse or partner to take leave from work to care for newborn or adopted children while protecting their right to return to work. More >>

Agriculture and business focus of trade mission

Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government

Jim Anderton, Minister of Agriculture, will be taking the message of New Zealand’s highly successful agricultural reforms to one of the most important regions in the United States, the economic power house of California. Mr Anderton arrived today ... More >>