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A simpler, more streamlined tertiary sector
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen today released new legislation to provide the legal mechanisms for the current tertiary education reforms which are delivering a simpler, more focused and streamlined tertiary education sector. More >>
Govt congratulates NZX on climate initiative
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister David Parker says he's impressed by the willingness of New Zealand businesses to get stuck in and develop solutions to climate change. More >>
Shonky immigration agents on notice with new law
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
The days of shady immigration agents ripping off unsuspecting migrants with impunity are over, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Largest-ever investment in health of older people
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The largest-ever investment in care and support of the elderly will see $150 million over four years invested in residential care and another $81.2 million in helping them stay in their own homes if they wish, Health Minister Pete Hodgson says. More >>
Tiz Revue - NZ Music Month special edition
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
This issue features - homegrown music documentaries to screen on Sky; NZSO joins Plunket to celebrate their 100th birthday; and NZ music is thriving abroad. More >>
National's policy mayday on May Day
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Not only has National revealed it wants to take money from working families but it also wants to return to the failed workplace employment practices of the 1990s, Labour Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
New Chairs for DHBs
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson has announced the appointment of a new chair at Whanganui District Health Board (DHB) and a new deputy chair at Capital & Coast DHB. Pete Hodgson said he welcomed the appointments of Kate Joblin and Ken Douglas as chair and deputy ... More >>
ERA good for employers and employees
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Employement Relations Act has played a major role in achieving one of the world's lowest unemployment rates More >>
New Chair at Whanganui DHB
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson has announced the appointment of a new chair at Whanganui District Health Board (DHB) and a new deputy chair at Capital & Coast DHB. More >>
$8million fund now available
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Applications are now open for the Lottery Community Facilities Fund and Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker is urging community groups wanting to upgrade or build multi-purpose community facilities to apply. More >>
National's policy mayday on May Day
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Not only has National revealed it wants to take money from working families but it also wants to return to the failed workplace employment practices of the 1990s, Labour Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
Public service an honourable vocation
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Speaking to the MAF Annual Policy Conference today, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said, "If there was one thing I would like to do if I could, it would be to inspire you as public servants about the value and contribution of your role. Public service ... More >>
Cullen: Tertiary funding reforms – the next steps
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Speech notes for address to ITP, ITO, Wananga sectors at Weltec Campus, Petone More >>
Mental health: the work continues
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
“Te Haererenga mo te Whakaoranga 1996 – 2006: The Journey of Recovery for the New Zealand Mental Health Sector” is a challenging publication. It challenges our idea of what a record of developments in mental health services over the decade since ... More >>
Mental health report notes the challenges ahead
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand can be proud of the progress made in the mental health and addiction sector over the past decade but there are challenges ahead, Health Minister Pete Hodgson says. More >>
Comment sought on Telecom separation proposal
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Public comment is invited on the structural separation proposal made by Telecom in response to the government's operational separation document, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
New Zealand aid for displaced Iraqis
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is giving $1 million to United Nations refugee agency UNHCR, which is feeding, housing and protecting a rising number of Iraqi refugees, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Help shape the BDMRR Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker today urged people to get their views heard on the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Amendment Bill before submissions close on 4 May 2007. More >>
Labour shortages met with Pacific recruitment
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
A new initiative to meet labour supply needs for horticulture and viticulture has been launched by Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope and Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Decision on mobile termination rates
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Legally enforceable and binding commitments by Telecom and Vodafone that will reduce fixed-to-mobile phone fees will be implemented instead of regulation, as the way forward in delivering an effective and competitive telecommunications market, Economic ... More >>
