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Economic strategy right for these times
Friday, 27 April 2007, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government has a sound, forward looking economic strategy, which will help exporters better deal with the challenges of a global economy, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard reiterated today. More >>
Economic strategy right for these times
Friday, 27 April 2007, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government has a sound, forward looking economic strategy, which will help exporters better deal with the challenges of a global economy, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard reiterated today. More >>
Hospitality Stands institute skills forecasting
Friday, 27 April 2007, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
This forecasting initiative will provide direction in developing the sector, and your presence here shows that training and skills development of the labour force is important to you. More >>
Peters to Rome, Berlin for consultations
Friday, 27 April 2007, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who has been attending commemorations at Gallipoli, travels to Europe next week for talks with the European Union, Germany and Italy. More >>
Māori MARKet Showcases Contemporary Māori Art
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The inaugural Māori MARKet event brings together top Māori contemporary artwork and showcases what makes New Zealand unique, says Māori Affairs Minister Hon Parekura Horomia. More >>
English should spell out spending cuts
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
National Party finance spokesman Bill English is again misleading the electorate in yet another sweeping attack on government spending, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
O'Connor asks Corrections to review communion wine
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor has asked the Corrections Department to reassess its decision banning communion wine in prisons. More >>
Sports Anti-Doping Rules released
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
New sports anti-doping rules for New Zealand have been released by Drug Free Sport NZ, Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Video: World IP Day 07: Respect Work of Creators
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Video: Creativity is encouraged when the ownership rights of those that create music, art, and other endeavours are respected, Associate Commerce Minister, Judith Tizard and creativity industry representatives said today. More >>
More NZers choosing home over international travel
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are making more domestic journeys and are spending significantly more money on overnight trips, Tourism minister Damien O'Connor says. More >>
Images: ANZAC Day in Afghanistan
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff addresses the dawn service at Bamyan, Afghanistan which was attended by the Governor of Bamyan and representatives of allied nations. Also in the picture are Lt Casey Pinny and LAC Reece Fenton More >>
Government to look at options for dog control
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Government officials have been asked to look at ways to come up with further options for dog control, following the fatal dog attack on a Murupara woman, says Associate Local Government Minister, Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Jim Anderton's ANZAC Day in Japan
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
The ceremony is being held at the Commonwealth War Cemetery at Hodgaya. Jim Anderton will read the "Ode for the Fallen" during the service, which will be held by the Australian Cross of Sacrifice. He will go on to lay a wreath in the New Zealand ... More >>
Goff Address to ANZAC Day dawn service, Bamyan
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff speech: ANZAC Day, Bamyan Address to ANZAC Day dawn service, Bamyan Afghanistan Nga mate, haere, haere, haere Tatou te hunga ora tena tatou, tena tatou, tena tatou katoa. More >>
New Zealand presence welcomed in Bamyan
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
The people of Bamyan know well the Kiwi emblem worn by New Zealand Defence Force personnel. More >>
NZ alternative fuels firm secures US funding
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister David Parker says he congratulates New Zealand alternative fuel company LanzaTech for securing funding from one of the world's best-known venture capitalists and technology-leaders. More >>
O'Connor asks Corrections to review wine rule
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor has asked the Corrections Department to reassess its decision banning communion wine in prisons. Wine is a banned drug under the 2004 Corrections Act, and effectively means prisoners cannot celebrate mass, which involves ... More >>
Peters' Address At Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli
Wednesday, 25 April 2007, 10:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Winston Peters: Earlier today we gathered at Anzac Cove to pay tribute to those who served during the Gallipoli campaign and in subsequent wars. Here at Chunuk Bair, the highest point at which the Gallipoli campaign was fought, we pay tribute to the ... More >>
Peters Speech: ANZAC Day Dawn Service Address
Wednesday, 25 April 2007, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Peters Speech: It is an honour to have the opportunity to address this ANZAC Dawn Service on behalf of the government and the people of New Zealand. The concept of sacred space is one to which many New Zealanders can relate. Maori culture perceives ... More >>
David Parker: Address to EECA Biofuels Conference
Tuesday, 24 April 2007, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to be here today at the third EECA Biofuels Conference. More >>