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Appointments to Pacific Radio Trust Board

Friday, 25 May 2007, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey today announced the re-appointment of Maureen Passmore and Ken Williams to the National Pacific Radio Trust Board, and the appointment of Jeannie Pera to the board. More >>

New programme to give children best start in life

Friday, 25 May 2007, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government

A programme that aims to reduce aggressive behaviour in school children was launched today by Prime Minister Helen Clark and Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>

$500 Grants for solar water heating launched

Friday, 25 May 2007, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government

Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Jeanette Fitzsimons, today launched a cash grants scheme and a new website to help householders reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through the installation of solar hot water heating ... More >>

National votes against KiwiSaver

Friday, 25 May 2007, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government

National today voted against the Budget legislation, underlining its opposition to the very initiatives that will help to build a stronger economy and a fairer society, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>

Peters holds talks with Chinese Foreign Minister

Friday, 25 May 2007, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government

The progress made during 35 years of diplomatic relations dominated Foreign Minister Winston Peters' meeting with China’s new Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in Beijing today. More >>

Hon David Parker: Climate Change Speech

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Climate change and the implication for workers and their unions Address to the CTU National Affilate Council 9am, St John's Conference Centre, Wellington More >>

Dalziel: Retirement Issues for Women

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Retirement Issues for Women An open forum to discuss issues for women for the 2007 Review of Retirement Income Policies National Library of New Zealand Wellington More >>

Dalziel - Retirement Issues for Women

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government

An open forum to discuss issues for women for the 2007 Review of Retirement Income Policies More >>

$1.4 million to encourage more aspiring principals

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Encouraging upcoming school leaders to become principals is the focus of a $1.4 million investment in a pilot for aspiring and potential school principals highlighted by Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

New campaign builds awareness of healthy eating

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Health Pete Hodgson launched a social marketing campaign to complement the Government's Healthy Eating - Healthy Action Strategy at the Agencies for Nutrition Action biannual conference in Rotorua today. More >>

Simple science funding stumps the Nats

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government

The National Party's Paul Hutchison has once gain shown his confusion and ignorance of how science funding is allocated, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

Carter to lead delegation to 59th IWC Meeting

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Chris Carter will lead New Zealand's delegation to this year's meeting of the International Whaling Commission, which begins on May 28 in Anchorage, Alaska. More >>

Fisheries Quota Management System celebrated

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government

Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton last night paid tribute to those involved with the establishment of the Quota Management System (QMS). "The quota system was not universally popular when it was introduced, but now that twenty years have tested it, we can ... More >>

Blenheim Court refurbishment respects the past

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government

Courts Minister Rick Barker officially opened the newly-refurbished Blenheim courthouse today, saying it was a fine example of how heritage buildings can be adapted to accommodate the demands of the present and the future. More >>

New funding to step up fight against tobacco

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor today announced substantial new funding in Budget 2007 to boost New Zealand's ongoing battle against the tobacco epidemic. More >>

Regulated dairy export markets

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government

Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton announced today that Cabinet has agreed to policy proposals that will provide future certainty for rights to regulated dairy export markets and allow all New Zealand dairy exporters to have a chance to compete for ... More >>