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Honouring the ANZAC legacy
Sunday, 22 April 2007, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech at ANZAC wreath-laying ceremony prior to the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum Martin Place, Sydney More >>
Key plan to ditch Kiwi dollar makes no sense
Saturday, 21 April 2007, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Anyone with even a passing acquaintance with the Australia government could tell Mr Key that a joint currency has never been on the table at any point. More >>
Peters welcomes Fiji's commitments to EU
Saturday, 21 April 2007, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is urging Fiji to abide by the commitments it has made to the European Union over the holding of democratic elections, the respect for human rights and the rule of law. More >>
A Small Player Making a Difference - Goff Speech
Saturday, 21 April 2007, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Address to the United Services Institution, Delhi, India Thank you for the invitation to speak to you today. More >>
Key plan to ditch Kiwi dollar makes no sense
Friday, 20 April 2007, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today expressed surprise at National Leader John Key going out on a limb and suggesting currency union with Australia. "Anyone with even a passing acquaintance with the Australia government could tell Mr Key that ... More >>
Further step towards reform of building sector
Friday, 20 April 2007, 12:00 am | New Zealand Government
Reform of the building sector takes another step forward with the opening today of consultation on registration standards and criteria for Building Consent Authorities. More >>
Licence Card next step in building sector reform
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove today released the Licence Card that will be issued to Licensed Building Practitioners from November this year, an important next step in the reform of the building and construction sector. More >>
Address to the Grey Power Federation AGM
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s wonderful to be here again with you at your conference. You sure get me travelling round the country! I appreciate this annual opportunity to catch up with you. I'd like to especially thank Graham Stairmand and the Board for the invitation to speak ... More >>
National wants Auditor-General to review himself
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party's "call" for the Auditor-General to review the Government's 2006 Financial Statements is a sad attempt at a publicity stunt, Climate Change Minister David Parker says. More >>
Government building stronger relations with NGOs
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The lead Minister for Families Young and Old, Steve Maharey, says non-government organisations (NGOs) have a crucial role in working with government to deliver social services, and it intends to step up that relationship. More >>
New vision for international education
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The government wants a new approach to international education to ensure this sector contributes more to helping New Zealand compete and prosper on the world stage. More >>
Benefit numbers down again in Hawke’s Bay
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Hawke’s Bay based Labour list MP Rick Barker, announcing the local figures today, says there are now 193 local people* receiving the Unemployment Benefit, down from 485 at the end of March last year, and 7240 in December 1999. More >>
Ministers to attend Aust.-NZ Leadership Forum
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Ministers to attend Aust.-NZ Leadership Forum Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel fly to Sydney this weekend to attend the fourth annual Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum. More >>
Goff conveys condolences to Nagasaki
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff has expressed his condolences to the people of Nagasaki following the death of Mayor Iccho Itoh earlier today. More >>
Fewer work stoppages under ERA
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 12:01 am | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed Statistics New Zealand figures showing the number of work stoppages has remained static over the four quarters of 2006 and a decrease in the total number of stoppages compared with 2005. "Statistics New Zealand ... More >>
Peters to speak at Leadership Forum in Sydney
Wednesday, 18 April 2007, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters will be making an opening address at the fourth annual Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum in Sydney on Sunday. More >>
New challenges in a new Century
Wednesday, 18 April 2007, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Launch of 'New Zealand in World Affairs, Vol 4'Institute of International AffairsRutherford House, Victoria University More >>
Horomia: Indigenous Education Speech (Canada)
Wednesday, 18 April 2007, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Launch of the University of British Columbia's Indigenous Education Institute of Canada More >>
Sect's protests don't stack up
Wednesday, 18 April 2007, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Moves by the Australian Exclusive Brethren to distance itself from the covert activities of New Zealand members in the 2005 election don't stack up, Justice Minister Mark Burton said today. More >>
Dalziel: Police Fed of Aust Women’s Comittee
Wednesday, 18 April 2007, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for this opportunity to speak with you today. My colleague Hon Annette King, Minister of Police, unfortunately cannot be here but she sends her best wishes for a successful conference. As Minister of Women's Affairs I was only too happy ... More >>
