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Specialist qualification for NZ exporters
Monday, 16 April 2007, 12:17 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand exporters will be able to train for the internationally recognised Diploma of International Trade, in an Export Year 2007 pilot supported by the government, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Cost of alcohol misuse in the billions
Sunday, 15 April 2007, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
"If you want action on New Zealand's drug problem, you have to roll up your sleeves. You have to work on a lot of fronts at once on education, on treatment and on enforcement," Associate Minister of Health Jim Anderton said today at ... More >>
Maori Broadcasters Shine
Sunday, 15 April 2007, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
"The Maori Media Awards are a testament to Maori succeeding as Maori," says Acting Maori Affairs Minister, Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Comment On The Passing Of Don Selwyn
Sunday, 15 April 2007, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Maori Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta, has expressed sadness at news of the passing of Maori actor and director, Don Selwyn last night. More >>
Solomons focus moves to reconstruction
Friday, 13 April 2007, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s response to the Solomon Islands' earthquake and tsunami has been well received, and the focus is now shifting towards recovery and reconstruction, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Reforming third party advertising vital
Friday, 13 April 2007, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Reform of third party advertising is a critical element of the developing proposals on electoral finance reform, Justice Minister Mark Burton said today. More >>
Primary industries must work harder
Friday, 13 April 2007, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today the future of New Zealand’s primary industries was going to depend on attracting young people to a rural lifestyle. More >>
RMA Survey triggers investigation of councils
Friday, 13 April 2007, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2005/06 Resource Management Act (RMA) survey of local authorities has found that while many councils appear to operate consent processes efficiently and effectively, there are a number who do not. More >>
Clark: Official Luncheon with the Spanish PM
Friday, 13 April 2007, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure for me to make this official visit to Spain - only the second by a New Zealand Prime Minister. Fifteen years ago it was the amazing World Expo in Seville which brought Prime Minister Jim Bolger here. On that occasion he performed ... More >>
NZ on climate change: It's happening, fix it
Friday, 13 April 2007, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Seventy seven per cent of New Zealanders think climate change is a problem to be dealt with now or urgently. A nationwide poll conducted between April 4-7, and being published in The National Business Review today, shows New Zealanders strongly support ... More >>
Google and 100% Pure NZ launch a tourism first
Friday, 13 April 2007, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Search engine Google, through its popular Google Earth™ product, has teamed up with New Zealand’s tourism marketing organisation in a world first. Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings to provide in-depth, easily ... More >>
Call for calm after Timor-Leste results know
Friday, 13 April 2007, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is hoping Dili will remain calm once official results of the first round of Timor-Leste's presidential elections are announced tomorrow. More >>
Goff to Pakistan and India for trade and defence
Thursday, 12 April 2007, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff heads to Pakistan and India tomorrow to pursue New Zealand’s trade interests and strengthen defence ties. More >>
National misrepresents the facts
Thursday, 12 April 2007, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Judith Collins has once again got it wrong. Her latest statement regarding vulnerable families is based solely on misinformation, Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
National Carers Strategy by 2008
Thursday, 12 April 2007, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today announced that the government will be working with the Carers Alliance to develop a national Carers Strategy by 2008. More >>
Number of unemployed Pacific people drops
Thursday, 12 April 2007, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Phil Goff has welcomed the drop in unemployment for Pacific Island people. More >>
Protest shows need for electoral reform
Thursday, 12 April 2007, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
An extraordinary statement from a group who was exposed as attempting to subvert the last election shows the need for electoral finance reform before the next election, Justice Minister Mark Burton said. More >>
Public Meeting Called On Noisy Vehicle Changes
Thursday, 12 April 2007, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Christchurch Central MP Tim Barnett has called a public meeting to discuss the proposed changes to vehicle noise testing provisions. The meeting will be held on Thursday 12th April, 7pm at the Knox Church Hall. More >>
Cellular rights renewal gives greater certainty
Thursday, 12 April 2007, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Government decisions on the renewal of cellular spectrum rights provide for better utilisation of under-used mobile spectrum, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Fair transparent system aim of electoral reforms
Thursday, 12 April 2007, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Mark Burton today said that electoral finance law reforms will be introduced to Parliament in the near future that will clean up New Zealand's electoral system and protect it from abuse. More >>
