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King applauds Wellington trolley bus contract
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Annette King says the signing of a contract for 61 new trolley buses in Wellington is a proud day for the capital, a great boost for public transport and a fine example of "environmental sustainability in action". More >>
4 new schools proposed for North West Waitakere
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Steve Maharey today announced consultation on proposals to build four new primary schools in North West Waitakere which will begin in July. More >>
Seniors have nothing to fear over SuperGold Card
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Seniors should ignore scaremongering over the future use of microchips in the SuperGold Card as it is based on misinformation and distortions, Associate Senior Citizens Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
English flip-flop undermines co-leader Key
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Bill English's over-ruling of John Key's broadband funding gaffe shows which of the co-leaders is really in charge, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Business NZ insight into English spending cuts
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The elderly, students and hard working Kiwi families beware – a new report by Business NZ suggests how National finance spokesman Bill English might slash spending to afford big tax cuts, warned Finance Minister Michael Cullen today. More >>
MPs impress in NZ Music Month Quiz
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
"I am delighted with the results of my annual NZ Music Month quiz and it shows that MPs are thinking about the range of music on offer in NZ," says Judith Tizard. More >>
Further initiatives for suicide prevention funded
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Jim Anderton, Leader of the Progressive Party and Associate Minister of Health, announced today $23.1 million over four years to support a range of suicide prevention initiatives as part of the implementation of the New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy, launched ... More >>
Peters names new Ambassador to Japan
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Japan will be career diplomat Ian Kennedy, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. Mr Kennedy has had two previous posting to Japan, and has written a book on Japanese/New Zealand relations for the Institute ... More >>
Budget funding to help planning of fisheries
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Leader of the Progressive Party and Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today announced a Budget 2007 allocation of $900,000 for the four years 2007/08 to 2010/11 to gather more detailed information on commercial fish catches in coastal waters. More >>
Speech at hotel industry conference
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
It gives me great pleasure to be invited here today to open the inaugural New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference. More >>
O’Connor: Hotel industry conference
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
10 May 2007 Speech Notes Speech at hotel industry conference Kia Ora. It gives me great pleasure to be invited here today to open the inaugural New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference. More >>
New tourism resource provides facts at a glance
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
A new easy to read resource launched today will help tourism operators keep ahead of the game, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor says. More >>
Goff: The Doha agenda - a NZ perspective
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Speech Notes The Doha development agenda - a New Zealand perspective Address to the US Chamber of Commerce, Washington DC, delivered 9 May More >>
Maharey & Umaga team up for secondary students
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
The Education Minister Steve Maharey has today launched the latest phase of the Team Up campaign aimed at secondary students, with Team-Up Education Ambassador Tana Umaga. More >>
O’Connor: Investing to get the most out of China
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for having me along to your event this evening. I understand it has been a busy day with many new products on show. I am encouraged by the quality of our tourism offerings across all regions of New Zealand, and congratulate each RTO here ... More >>
Budget 07: New tourism funding for Chinese market
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor has announced significant funding for Tourism New Zealand to manage and increase marketing activities in China, and for improvements to the administration of the China Approved Destination Status (ADS). More >>
Colleen Dicks urged to involve Law Society
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove says he is deeply concerned for leaky homes victim Colleen Dicks who is reportedly facing huge bills from lawyers and consultants in the wake of her successful court settlement. More >>
Clark: VentureVOIP Launch
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 12:47 am | New Zealand Government
Thanks for the invitation to be here for the launch of the VentureVoip exchange and Conduit3 product range. More >>
Mahuta: Opening of Youth Health Service, "Waves"
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 12:38 am | New Zealand Government
New Plymouth has passionate people who are committed to the health and wellbeing of young people. More >>
Campaign against drug abuse plus online database
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government
Jim Anderton, Leader of the Progressive Party and Associate Minister of Health, announced today an investment of $5.9 million over the next four years for a social marketing campaign to raise awareness of the risks of taking drugs and an online drug evidence ... More >>
