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Key confirms borrow and hope policy
Monday, 28 May 2007, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
National leader John Key has confirmed that a future National government would borrow to finance its tax cuts and spending plans, Finance Minister Michael Cullen warned today. More >>
$275 million investment proves Nick Smith wrong
Monday, 28 May 2007, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
News that the Labour-Progressive government's polices are driving investment in forestry will come as a bitter blow to National's Nick Smith, Forestry Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Goff to Timor-Leste and Singapore
Monday, 28 May 2007, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff leaves tonight for Timor-Leste to visit New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Police personnel and meet with government and security officials. From Timor-Leste he will travel to Singapore where he will attend regional defence ... More >>
Comment on Solid Energy and informants
Monday, 28 May 2007, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Trevor Mallard said he discussed the question of Solid Energy's use of paid informants with Solid Energy acting chairman John Spencer today. More >>
Draft Agreement For River Claim Released
Sunday, 27 May 2007, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
A draft Agreement in Principle (AIP) to settle Waikato-Tainui's historical Treaty claim to the Waikato River was released publicly today. More >>
Charles Chauvel:
Sunday, 27 May 2007, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
Message From The Minister For Ethnic Affairs For Charles Chauvel MP To Give At The Office Of Ethnic Affairs More >>
Charles Chauvel: Speech On Regional Governance
Sunday, 27 May 2007, 12:29 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for this opportunity to talk to you about regional governance in the Pacific. More >>
Phil Goff: ASEAN at Forty:
Saturday, 26 May 2007, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Firstly, congratulations to the Asia Institute for putting together tomorrow’s conference, marking forty years of ASEAN. More >>
Peters: Speech to the Shanghai Forum,
Saturday, 26 May 2007, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ and emerging Asian economic integration Speech to the Shanghai Forum, Crowne Plaza Fudan, Shanghai, China More >>
Goff - Promoting New Zealand Trade
Friday, 25 May 2007, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Goff: Promoting New Zealand Trade Address to the British New Zealand Trade Council Breakfast, Auckland More >>
National using rubber numbers with immigration
Friday, 25 May 2007, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
A desperate National Party is using rubber numbers with its claim that Kiwis going to Australia are being replaced with Asians, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Mallard: Speech at Connecting Coaches Conference
Friday, 25 May 2007, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a privilege to be here today to officially open Sport and Recreation New Zealand's (SPARC) Connecting Coaches Convention. More >>
Beehive Bulletin 25 May 2007
Friday, 25 May 2007, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor this week announced substantial new funding in Budget 2007 to boost New Zealand's ongoing battle against the tobacco epidemic. In New Zealand, there are around 4500 smoking related deaths each year - every one ... More >>
Jim Anderton: Speech at Aquaculture Centre Opening
Friday, 25 May 2007, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
I'm very pleased to welcome the opening of this new facility. I'll tell you why this place is important: It's about the development of our aquaculture industry, and aquaculture has almost limitless potential for New Zealand. More >>
Peters meets Chinese Premier
Friday, 25 May 2007, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
"Wen Jiabao has the monumental task of managing China’s government as the country continues its transition towards becoming one of the world’s major powers. More >>
Wilkinson Shows True Colours on Parental Leave
Friday, 25 May 2007, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Kate Wilkinson today demonstrated when it comes to the Paid Parental Leave scheme established by the Labour-led government in 2002, she is cut from the same cloth as deposed National Party leader Don Brash, said Labour Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
National misleads, again
Friday, 25 May 2007, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
A claim by National associate health spokeswoman Jo Goodhew that money for rural GPs is not getting through shows National is again prepared to deliberately mislead the public, Health Minister Pete Hodgson and Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor ... More >>
Eel could be NZ's next big aquaculture species
Friday, 25 May 2007, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton talked today about the high value placed on eel as a food delicacy. "In Tokyo there is a restaurant where eel dishes are so highly prized that there are two separate entrances: one for ordinary Japanese cuisine and another ... More >>
Public comment invited on vehicle emissions
Friday, 25 May 2007, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
New stringent vehicle exhaust emission standards designed to improve air quality and public health are being proposed by the government. More >>
Next Steps in the Land Transport Sector review
Friday, 25 May 2007, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Annette King today released a land transport sector review that recommends the establishment of the Government's short to medium term funding and investment priorities for the sector and the merger of Transit New Zealand and ... More >>
