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Cullen KiwiSaver: Greater Security & Opportunity
Thursday, 28 June 2007, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
Michael Cullen Speech - Greater security and opportunity through KiwiSaver - Speech notes for Auckland Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast, Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland More >>
Better Security Of Tenure -- Radio Licence Holders
Thursday, 28 June 2007, 2:57 am | New Zealand Government
New regulations will ensure greater security of tenure for radio licence holders, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Business seizes chance to brainstorm
Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The realities and exciting opportunities around trading in a sustainable New Zealand were on the agenda as the Government engaged with business and industry today, said Environment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Landcorp Delivered $400M In Dividends Over 20 Yrs
Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Over the last twenty years Landcorp has paid the public of New Zealand $400 million in dividends. This has all come from tax paid profits and the sale of some non-core assets. More >>
Govt welcomes micro wind energy trial
Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
The government is welcoming an announcement from lines company Vector, that it will undertake a trial of a wind turbine, suitable for home or small business use. Energy Minister David Parker says Vector’s move is in line with a burgeoning number of ... More >>
NZ, US officials to meet for regular trade talks
Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand officials will meet with United States government agencies for trade-related talks under the US/NZ Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) in Wellington next month, Trade Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Supporting the world's best scholars in NZ
Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is expanding support for the world’s best PhD students to study here under the International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) programme, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Cullen: Celebrating top international scholars
Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 12:30 am | New Zealand Government
Speech honouring International Doctoral Research Scholars, at launch function for 'New Zealand Educated' brand More >>
Hugh Fletcher reappointed to Reserve Bank Board
Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 12:04 am | New Zealand Government
Hugh Fletcher had been reappointed to Board of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Finance Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Scrapping 20 Hours Free ECE would cost families
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The 20 Hours Free Early Childhood Education (ECE) policy can save mums, dads and their children thousands of dollars a year, and will benefit a wide range of different families, says Education Minister, Steve Maharey. More >>
Police Minister seeks independent assessment
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Annette King has requested independent expert advice on the testing and assessment of people who apply to join the police, of recruits and of probationary constables. More >>
Minister welcomes Audit report on identity fraud
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government does not accept immigration fraud, Immigration Minister David Cunliffe says in welcoming the report of the Office of the Auditor-General on migrant identity fraud. More >>
Reappointments to Historic Places Trust Board
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Tizard, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage today announced the reappointment of three members to both the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Board and the Māori Heritage Council. More >>
New appointments to Creative NZ Arts Board
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Hon Judith Tizard, today announced the appointments of a new Chair and two new members to the Arts Board of Creative New Zealand. More >>
Farewell For Retiring Chief Parliamentary Counsel
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Michael Cullen - Speech Notes: Your honours, Parliamentary colleagues, distinguished guests. It's a pleasure as Attorney-General to join you in paying tribute this evening to the chief parliamentary counsel on his retirement. More >>
Rise in research funding positive for science
Monday, 25 June 2007, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show that research spending is growing, which is very positive for our science sector, says Research, Science and Technology Minister, Steve Maharey. More >>
Simon Power all poo and no do
Monday, 25 June 2007, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
National MP Simon Power's increasingly lame attempts to gain headlines reveals his complete insincerity, Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor says. "In his latest bleat Mr Power criticises Corrections for providing work opportunities for Wellington prisoners, ... More >>
Kiwi ingenuity leads to improved safety
Monday, 25 June 2007, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Labour Ruth Dyson today congratulated Karl Boniface Plumbing for its dedication to making worker safety a priority. The Invercargill business won the New Zealand Safety Best Health and Safety Initiative by a Small Business at the NZ ... More >>
Halving of smoking rate among teens
Monday, 25 June 2007, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The drop in smoking rates for teenagers over the past eight years is very pleasing and a strong vindication of the priority the Labour-led Government places on tobacco control, Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
Simplified Grant Process To Help Combat Erosion
Monday, 25 June 2007, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
"Gisborne district landowners will now find it easier to address severe erosion under changes to the East Coast Forestry Project," Forestry Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
