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Tsunami recovery package for Solomon Islands
Monday, 9 July 2007, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to fund a major tsunami recovery programme in the Western Province of Solomon Islands, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced in Honiara today. More >>
What if young people ran the country?
Monday, 9 July 2007, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
"Today 121 Youth MPs from around the country take over Parliament to provide a youth voice on current issues during Youth Parliament 07," says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Youth Parliament reflects diverse face of NZ
Monday, 9 July 2007, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
"Youth Parliament is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate New Zealand's increasingly diverse youth population and increase understanding amongst different groups within our community," says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Review of Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Monday, 9 July 2007, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Review of Hawkes Bay District Health Board Minister of Health Pete Hodgson had already ordered a review of Hawkes Bay District Health Board’s handling of a community services contract and concerns raised over conflict of interest issues. More >>
Ruth Dyson welcomes Youth Parliament member
Monday, 9 July 2007, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues and MP for Banks Peninsula Ruth Dyson today welcomed 17 year old Kaitlyn Gulland as a Youth MP at the start of New Zealand’s fifth Youth Parliament. More >>
Maharey: School Trustees' Assn Annual Conference
Monday, 9 July 2007, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Steve Maharey has today addressed the role of Boards of Trustees in New Zealand Schools in a speech to the New Zealand School Trustees Association Annual Conference in Wellington. More >>
More details on stock take of school boards
Saturday, 7 July 2007, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Steve Maharey has today revealed more details of the current stock take of the role of Boards of Trustees in New Zealand schools in a speech to the New Zealand School Trustees Association Annual Conference in Wellington. More >>
Sawmill site to be investigated for clean up
Friday, 6 July 2007, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is allocating $150,000 for an investigation into options for clean up of a contaminated former sawmill site, Environment Minister David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>
APEC Trade Ministers want WTO results
Friday, 6 July 2007, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade ministers in the Asia-Pacific region are determined to see results from the WTO Doha Round Trade Minister Phil Goff said today at the meeting of APEC Trade Ministers in Cairns. More >>
New tools for creating organic waste launched
Friday, 6 July 2007, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
A new tool to encourage agricultural and commercial use of composted organic waste was launched by Environment Minister David Benson-Pope today. More >>
O'connor: Rural Medical Immersion Programme
Friday, 6 July 2007, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
I would like to commend the University of Otago’s Dunedin School of Medicine for undertaking this programme, as well as the six students for taking part in this pioneering effort. More >>
Young doctors encouraged to work in rural areas
Friday, 6 July 2007, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The first ever rural medical immersion programme for New Zealand medical students was officially launched today by Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor More >>
Antarctic science experts to meet in Christchurch
Friday, 6 July 2007, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
International experts in Antarctic fisheries and ecosystems will gather in Christchurch on Monday for three weeks of science analysis, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Free data tools to help businesses, local govt
Friday, 6 July 2007, 12:29 am | New Zealand Government
From today, businesses, local government and community groups can now freely access electronic boundaries for maps that clearly show where relevant government statistics apply, said Statistics Minister Clayton Cosgrove. More >>
Ethical values for a pandemic
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson has announced the publication of the National Ethics Advisory Committee (NEAC) report Getting Through Together: Ethical values for a pandemic. The report provides guidance on restrictive measures, the responsibilities of health ... More >>
Over 2,750 on Vietnam Vets and Families Register
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans' Affairs Minister Rick Barker today encouraged Vietnam veterans and their families to register their details with Veterans Affairs New Zealand. “As part of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached last year ... More >>
Minister responds to Electricity Comm'n decision
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister David Benson-Pope is seeking advice on the Electricity Commission's approval of Transpower's proposal for a new transmission line between south Waikato and south Auckland. More >>
New school for Churton Park in Wellington
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
A new primary school is proposed for the Wellington suburb of Churton Park, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. "The Labour-led government has prioritised funding to build a new full primary school (Year 1 – 8) on a new site in Churton Park. More >>
Minister commends Electricity Commission efforts
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister David Parker acknowledges the hard work the Electricity Commission has devoted to analysing Transpower's proposal for an upgraded transmission line into Auckland. More >>
New Rules for Road Transport Industry
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Rules governing New Zealand’s commercial transport industry will be tightened up further following the signing of the Operator Licensing and Work Time and Logbooks Rules, Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven announced today. More >>
