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Key reveals more of National's true agenda

Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 12:55 am | New Zealand Government

National Leader John Key wants to take money from working families to pay for tax cuts for his rich mates, Finance Minister Michael Cullen warned today. More >>

Boston beckons for kiwi biotech firms

Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 12:44 am | New Zealand Government

Thirty five New Zealand biotech companies and organisations will be showcased at the international biotechnology conference Bio 2007 in Boston. More >>

New rules now in force for Retirement Villages

Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government

Retirement village residents will enjoy greater financial and lifestyle security, and retirement village operators will be clearer on their legal obligations with the final phase of sector reforms coming into force from today, the Minister for ... More >>

Daylight saving to be extended

Monday, 30 April 2007, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealanders will have three weeks more daylight saving from 30 September this year following the decision by the Labour-led Government to extend the period to 27 weeks, Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker announced today. More >>

Australian study applauds NZ defence strategy

Monday, 30 April 2007, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Phil Goff has welcomed an independent assessment of New Zealand defence strategy by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute as highly positive. "This report is an A pass for the current state of the New Zealand Defence Force ... More >>

Funding support for higher quality tertiary ed

Monday, 30 April 2007, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government

It is vital we have a tertiary education sector capable of driving economic transformation and meeting our environmental and social challenges. More >>

New resource for schools promotes exporting

Monday, 30 April 2007, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government

An Export Year initiative focused on the teaching of global trade-related concepts in the social sciences curriculum is being launched at Wadestown School in Wellington by Trade Minister Phil Goff and Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today. More >>

TELARC appointments announced

Monday, 30 April 2007, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced three appointments to the Testing Laboratory Registration Council (TELARC). More >>

Laban: Maori Perspectives on Volunteering

Monday, 30 April 2007, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government

It gives me great pleasure to launch the research report Mahi Aroha: Maori Perspectives on Volunteering and Cultural Obligations. More >>

New report on Maori & volunteering launched today

Monday, 30 April 2007, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government

A research report launched today will lead to a better understanding of volunteering and unpaid work from a Maori perspective, says Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. More >>

Housing NZ to promote sustainable transport

Monday, 30 April 2007, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government

Housing New Zealand is to trial a major programme promoting sustainable transport among its staff to reduce pollution and save energy, Housing Minister Chris Carter announced today "Housing New Zealand is one of the largest government entities with ... More >>

Horomia: Māori MARKet Gala Launch

Monday, 30 April 2007, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government

It is great to be here in amongst all of this Māori creativity and artistry and I want to thank the organisers for the opportunity to speak tonight. Like me, you all must enjoy celebrating Māori achievement otherwise you wouldn’t be here to ... More >>

New Zealand supports fair trade

Monday, 30 April 2007, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government

Buying fair trade products helps farmers and producers in the developing world receive a fair income for their work, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said at the start of Fair Trade Fortnight. More >>

New Zealand supports fair trade

Monday, 30 April 2007, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government

Buying fair trade products helps farmers and producers in the developing world receive a fair income for their work, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said at the start of Fair Trade Fortnight. More >>

$12 million to boost excellence in schools

Monday, 30 April 2007, 12:27 am | New Zealand Government

170 schools are to receive $12 million to develop high standards and share their experience of best practice with other schools. More >>

Cooperation holds great promise in Korean market

Sunday, 29 April 2007, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today stressed the importance of New Zealand's trading relationship with Korea and the prospects for even greater partnership through agricultural cooperation. "Total two-way trade between New Zealand and Korea ... More >>