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Laban Speech: Pacific Safer Communities Fono
Tuesday, 12 June 2007, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to join you here at this, the first National Pacific Community Safety and Crime Prevention Fono. More >>
Ministers praise takeoff of Pacific Blue scheme
Tuesday, 12 June 2007, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
The launch of Pacific Blue NZ’s Carbon Offset scheme for customers is yet another step in the nation’s drive towards carbon neutrality, say Government Ministers David Benson-Pope and David Parker. More >>
Preliminary Discussions on Pacific Trade Agreement
Tuesday, 12 June 2007, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Australia are seeking discussions with Pacific Island countries on how to progress a free trade agreement involving member states of the Pacific Islands Forum, says Trade Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Comment on RBNZ currency intervention
Tuesday, 12 June 2007, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen said the Reserve Bank today exercised powers the government gave it in 2004 to reduce excess volatility in the dollar. More >>
Breaking the link between drugs and crime
Monday, 11 June 2007, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Reducing drug and alcohol-related crime is the aim of a new initiative in police stations, courts and prisons, Health Minister Pete Hodgson and Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor announced today. More >>
Successful newborn screening makes real difference
Monday, 11 June 2007, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson says the Labour-led Government is delivering a full programme to support children with hearing loss and welcomed the success of Waikato District Health Board's newborn hearing screening programme. More >>
New guidelines for electricity disconnections
Monday, 11 June 2007, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Electricity retailers are to be subject to new guidelines for dealing with consumers who have difficulty paying their bills and who face possible disconnection, Prime Minister Helen Clark said today. More >>
Congratulations to Bright study
Monday, 11 June 2007, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson says a whole generation of New Zealanders living longer than ever, means researchers are investigating how early and effective health advice can maximise older people's health. More >>
KiwiSaver fee subsidy, mortgage diversion rules
Monday, 11 June 2007, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Preparations for the 1 July introduction of KiwiSaver advanced today with the signing of an Order in Council that bring into effect both the annual fee subsidy to be paid to members and the rules governing the use of KiwiSaver to help repay the mortgage ... More >>
Breaking the link between drugs and crime
Monday, 11 June 2007, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Reducing drug and alcohol-related crime is the aim of a new initiative in police stations, courts and prisons, Health Minister Pete Hodgson and Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor announced today. More >>
Burton: Pacific Crime Prevention Fon
Monday, 11 June 2007, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
This Fono is a very positive initiative and its goals reflect the view that this Labour led government holds that everyone should have the opportunity to live in safe and secure communities. More >>
Another step to healthier young people in schools
Monday, 11 June 2007, 12:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Education Minister, Steve Maharey, has announced the latest phase of the Mission On campaign, which requires schools to promote healthy food and nutrition for students, and sell only healthy options in schools. More >>
Laban Speech At YMCA Key Leaders Forum
Sunday, 10 June 2007, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Taloha ni, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Namaste, Kia orana koutou katoatoa, Ia Orana, Gud de tru olgeta, Talofa, Kia ora tatau and Warm Pacific Greetings to you all this morning. More >>
NZ Prime Minister meetings in Australia
Sunday, 10 June 2007, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced she will meet with Australian Prime Minister John Howard and Australian Labor Party leader Kevin Rudd while in Australia next week. More >>
Nominations Open For William Wallace Awards
Sunday, 10 June 2007, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Nominations are now open for the annual William Wallace Awards, which honour outstanding young people in care. More >>
Former Labour Minister Phil Amos
Saturday, 9 June 2007, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Education Minister, Steve Maharey and Manurewa MP, George Hawkins, have expressed their sorrow at the death of the former Labour Education Minister, Hon Phil Amos. More >>
Timaru lawyer appointed District Court Judge
Friday, 8 June 2007, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Timaru lawyer Jocelyn Munro has been appointed a District Court Judge with a Family Court warrant, Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Parker to promote int'l action on climate change
Friday, 8 June 2007, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Building international consensus for climate change action and promoting New Zealand's interests around agriculture will be priorities for Minister Responsible for Climate Change Issues, David Parker, as he attends next week's high-level climate change ... More >>
Key minus English equals 2X Fonterra
Friday, 8 June 2007, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The effect of continuing conflicting statements over fiscal policy should raise alarm bells, Finance Minister Dr Cullen warned today. More >>
8th Commonwealth Women's Affairs Ministers Meeting
Friday, 8 June 2007, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Nanaia Mahuta is representing the New Zealand Government at the 8th Commonwealth Women's Affairs Ministers Meeting (8WAMM) to be held in Kampala, Uganda from 11-14 June, Kampala, Uganda. More >>
