New Zealand Government

Straight talking to the fishing industry

Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton had a clear message for the fishing industry today. "Anyone who thinks there are short-term solutions to the issues is telling tall fishing tales. We need to do better at pulling together to achieve both development and sustainability. ... More >>

Seafood Industry Conference 2007

Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for the opportunity to join you again for your conference. I have a simple message for you today: Our fishing industry has an exciting future; but it has to confront some difficult issues to maximise the opportunities ahead. More >>

Straight talking to the fishing industry

Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton had a clear message for the fishing industry today. "Anyone who thinks there are short-term solutions to the issues is telling tall fishing tales. We need to do better at pulling together to achieve both development and sustainability. ... More >>

Dunne: Not-for-Profit Special Interest Group

Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Revenue Hon Peter Dunne Address to the Not-for-Profit Special Interest Group (Wellington Branch) New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants Embargoed to 12.30pm, Tuesday 22 May 2007 More >>

Added certainty for leaky home claimants

Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove today announced the introduction to Parliament of a bill to technically amend the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 to give added certainty to leaky homes claimants that the Weathertight Homes ... More >>

Māori Party Should Come Clean on the Budget

Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government

It is deeply disappointing that the Māori Party continues to misinform voters about Budget 2007 and how it invests in Māori, says Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>

Ministers announce celebrity lifestyle ambassadors

Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government

High profile celebrities have been appointed as lifestyle ambassadors charged with promoting healthy, active lifestyles to young people, ministers announced today. More >>

Dalziel: Standards New Zealand Sponsor Forum

Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government

Good afternoon. It is my great pleasure to be able to attend this Standards New Zealand Sponsor forum. These annual events are an excellent opportunity to acknowledge the important contribution that you as sponsors make to the standards development process. More >>

Dalziel announces standards and conformance change

Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government

The Labour-led government is to make improvements to New Zealand's standards and conformance infrastructure. "A reputable and trustworthy standards and conformance infrastructure is critical to New Zealand’s economic transformation and our international ... More >>

Dyson Speech: Farewell to Dr James Buwalda

Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Ruth Dyson Minister of Labour Speech to farewell Dr James Buwalda, Chief Executive, Department of Labour More >>

Added certainty for leaky home claimants

Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 12:51 am | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove today announced the introduction to Parliament of a bill to technically amend the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 to give added certainty to leaky homes claimants that the Weathertight Homes ... More >>

Goff - New Zealand’s place in the world

Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 12:50 am | New Zealand Government

Speech to visiting delegation from the Indian National Defence College, Defence House, Wellington More >>

New Zealand Centre opens in Beijing

Monday, 21 May 2007, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Today's opening of the New Zealand Centre at Peking University gives Chinese and New Zealanders a place to exchange ideas of mutual benefit to both countries, says Foreign Minister Winston Peters. More >>

Correspondence School looking to restructure

Monday, 21 May 2007, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government

The Correspondence School is proposing to make some changes to the way it operates by modernising its approach to teaching and learning. More >>

Budget 2007 – dealing with today and tomorrow

Monday, 21 May 2007, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Presentation to No. 48 Staff Course at the New Zealand Defence Force Command and Staff College, The Lecture Theatre, NZDF Command and Staff College, Trentham Military Camp, Upper Hutt. More >>

Clark: Luncheon for PM of the Hellenic Republic

Monday, 21 May 2007, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Address at State Luncheon for Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Banquet Hall Parliament More >>

First Protector ship, HMNZS Canterbury, for June

Monday, 21 May 2007, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today that the first of the Navy’s seven new Project Protector Ships, the multi-role vessel Canterbury, will arrive in New Zealand on 28 June. More >>

Fines defaulters to be named and shamed

Monday, 21 May 2007, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government

Fines defaulters are risking having their names published in newspapers, Courts Minister Rick Barker has warned. “Despite numerous opportunities to make payments, there’s still a core of people who continue to ignore their fines,” said Rick Barker. More >>

Your communities needs YOUth

Monday, 21 May 2007, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government

Youth week is a time to celebrate and encourage the positive contribution that young people make to their communities and to our country says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta at the beginning of Youth week. More >>

Budget invests in young New Zealanders

Monday, 21 May 2007, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government

Budget 2007 shows this Labour-led government's continued commitment and investment in young New Zealanders says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. "Improving the lives of young New Zealanders today is important, but it is also critical that we ... More >>