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Goff marks NZ contribution to WMD project
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 12:15 am | New Zealand Government
Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff, today attended a ceremony in Washington DC marking New Zealand’s contribution to a US-led G-8 project to train and equip Ukrainian border officials to prevent cross-border movement of nuclear and radioactive ... More >>
Cullen: Towards a more vibrant university sector
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government
Towards a more vibrant university sector Speech notes for guest lecture, Victoria University Law School, Downtown Campus, Wellington More >>
Driving higher quality university education
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 12:08 am | New Zealand Government
Universities are to receive an extra $129 million over the next four years to ensure they can deliver high quality and relevant training that meets our economic and social priorities, Tertiary Education Minister Dr Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Survey shows employment highest on record
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 12:06 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS) shows the number of people employed in New Zealand is the highest ever since the survey began, Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
Democracy denied by Clark and Key
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
In response to questioning by Rodney Hide in Parliament today the Prime Minister said she was not aware of any public polling since the 'anti-smacking' compromise amendment deal was struck with John Key. More >>
Restoration of power-sharing in Northern Ireland
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today described the restoration of a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland, after more than four years in suspension, as a hugely significant event for the Northern Ireland peace process. More >>
Improving access to court records
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker today tabled the Labour-led Government’s response to the Law Commission report on Access to Court Records. More >>
Sickness and Invalid's Benefit numbers fall
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of people receiving Sickness and Invalid's Benefits has fallen over the past month More >>
Budget 2007 will help fight climate change
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
A new research fund, allocated in Budget 2007, will bolster New Zealand's international leadership position in helping the agriculture and forestry sectors respond to climate change, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton and Climate Change Minister David Parker ... More >>
School Journal exhibit celebrates of collaboration
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
A Nest of Singing Birds, an exhibition celebrating 100 years of the School Journal is an exciting treasure trove of New Zealand art and literature, and an achievement for the Government organisations that put it together, National Library and Archives ... More >>
School Journal exhibition a celebration
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
A Nest of Singing Birds, an exhibition celebrating 100 years of the School Journal is an exciting treasure trove of New Zealand art and literature, and an achievement for the Government organisations that put it together, National Library and Archives ... More >>
New legislation to hit gangs where it hurts
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Mark Burton today encouraged people concerned about gangs and organised crime to make a submission to the Select Committee considering the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Bill. More >>
NZ aid for Papua development programme
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to contribute $2 million to the United Nations Development Programme in Papua, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced after meeting his Indonesian counterpart Hassan Wirajuda in Jakarta today. More >>
New legislation to hit gangs where it hurts
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 6:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Mark Burton today encouraged people concerned about gangs and organised crime to make a submission to the Select Committee considering the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Bill. More >>
NZ aid for Papua development programme
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to contribute $2 million to the United Nations Development Programme in Papua, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced after meeting his Indonesian counterpart Hassan Wirajuda in Jakarta today. More >>
Goff thanks Trade Liberalisation Network
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff today thanked the Trade Liberalisation Network for their work in promoting and supporting trade liberalisation, following the announcement yesterday that they will become part of the newly formed New Zealand International ... More >>
Statement on death of David Farquhar
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard has expressed sorrow at the death of David Farquhar this morning. More >>
Government to facilitate innovation in aquaculture
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved a project to facilitate research and innovation around new aquaculture species and technologies in both existing and new aquaculture space, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Budget to meet challenges to primary sectors
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
A Budget allocation of $1 million has been made to fund a major summit for the primary industries on the subject of ‘succeeding in a changing global economy’, Jim Anderton, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, announced today. More >>
Hamilton lawyer appointed District Court Judge
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hamilton lawyer Melanie Harland has been appointed a District Court Judge. More >>
