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Minister welcomes new paint recycling scheme

Thursday, 7 June 2007, 12:35 am | New Zealand Government

Minister congratulates Resene Paints for showing the way on paint recycling and becoming the first manufacturer to offer nationwide recycling of paint. More >>

Immigration quality focus balances numbers

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government

It is important that the New Zealand Residence Programme focuses on the quality of migrants and be set at a level in balance with economic conditions, Immigration Minister David Cunliffe says. "New Zealand's immigration programme targets skills and productivity ... More >>

$92 million for four new Takanini Schools

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government

The Labour-led government will invest $92 million to build four new schools in the Takanini area of Auckland over the next 15 years, Education Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>

Taranaki wilderness home of brown kiwi protected

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government

A Taranaki wildlife sanctuary involved in efforts to protect the western North Island brown kiwi is to receive funding from the Labour-led Government to create a secure, pest-free, environment, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today. More >>

New coroners appointed

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Thirteen new coroners have been appointed under the new Coroners Act 2006, Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today. The new coroners join Chief Coroner Judge Neil MacLean appointed in December last year. More >>

Active Investor Migrant policy good news for all

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand will be better placed to attract serious investor migrants under the Labour-led government's new Active Investor Migrant policy, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>

Skilled Migrant Category fine-tuned

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government

The flagship Skilled Migrant Category has been fine-tuned to deliver more for the country while still ensuring quality, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>

Cunliffe - Immigration and economic transformation

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government

The story is told of an unreasonable politician whose disgruntled speechwriter was about to retire. At the opening of a carefully scripted major speech, the politician proclaimed how, in his following remarks, he would solve the budget deficit, the ... More >>

Min. thanks schools communities for health outlook

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government

The staff students and community of Mansell Senior School in Papakura should be thanked for their positive health outlook, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>

Dramatic changes to our 21st century schools

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government

The Education Minister, Steve Maharey, says schools are being dramatically reshaped to meet new styles of teaching and learning. Steve Maharey was speaking at the '21st Century Environments for all learners' Conference in Auckland today, about creating ... More >>

Outstanding service of retiring TEC chair

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Russell Marshall has made an outstanding contribution to education in New Zealand over more than 30 years, Tertiary Education Minister, Dr Michael Cullen said today. More >>

Cradle to school support for hearing loss

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government

The Labour-led government is delivering a full programme of support for children with hearing loss, including screening of newborns, providing cochlear implants, and extra support in school, says Education Minister Steve Maharey and Health Minister ... More >>

Programme launched to help beneficiaries

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope today officially launched a programme aimed at helping recipients’ of Sickness and Invalid’s Benefits in Wanganui back into work. More >>

Maharey: 21st Century learning Environments

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government

The Education Minister, Steve Maharey, said schools are being dramatically reshaped to meet new styles of teaching and learning at the '21st Century Environments for all learners' Conference in Auckland today. More >>

O'Connor: Rural Health Symposium 2007

Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government

At the symposium today, you will be discussing some of the key issues concerning rural health in New Zealand. I expect you will have robust discussions and come away with a stronger sense of optimism that, together, we will be able to overcome the ... More >>