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Dyson Represents NZ At Disabilities Convention

Friday, 30 March 2007, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson is in New York representing New Zealand at the signing of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. More >>

Civil Defence Minister to visit flooding

Friday, 30 March 2007, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker will travel to Whangarei tomorrow to see first hand the extent of the flood damage. More >>

Keep your phone number when you change provider

Friday, 30 March 2007, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government

Consumers will be able to keep their existing home and mobile telephone numbers when they change service providers from Sunday, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe. More >>

Celebrating vision and excellence

Friday, 30 March 2007, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government

"This event is a celebration of innovative, smart and environmentally conscious farming," Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said last night at the Canterbury regional evening for the 2007 Balance Farm Environment Awards. "I want to congratulate the eighteen ... More >>

PM Speech: ujon Berryfruits, Nelson

Friday, 30 March 2007, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government

Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to open your new premises and facilities Last November I came to the Nelson region to open the impressive new winery at Woollaston Estate. More >>

Parker: Increasing security of supply to Auckland

Friday, 30 March 2007, 12:26 am | New Zealand Government

Thank you for the opportunity to join you at the commissioning of your new gas-fired turbine generator, which will play a role in maintaining security of supply in and north of Auckland. More >>

Charges for vehicles over six tonnes increasing

Thursday, 29 March 2007, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Acting Transport Minister Harry Duynhoven has announced that road user charges for vehicles over six tonnes will increase by an average of 11per cent from 1 April 2007. More >>

Working for whanau and workers

Thursday, 29 March 2007, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is about to deliver more money into the households of more than a million people, with Maori families to gain significant cash injections, says Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>

Four weeks annual leave starts Sunday

Thursday, 29 March 2007, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealanders will be entitled to a minimum of four weeks annual holiday from Sunday as the Labour-led government delivers on its promise to give workers the ability to spend more time with their families, Labour Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>

More jobs, higher wages for Pacific workers

Thursday, 29 March 2007, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Pacific peoples are catching up to other workers in employment, wage and industry training rates, says Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. More >>

Government orders full overhaul of real estate law

Thursday, 29 March 2007, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove today announced a full overhaul of the legislation governing real estate agents, citing the need for better accountability and transparency within the sector plus an independent complaints system, in order ... More >>

Lab services agreement welcomed by Minister

Thursday, 29 March 2007, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Pete Hodgson today welcomed an agreement to ensure the seamless supply of laboratory services for the people of Auckland. More >>

Government re-signs protocol

Thursday, 29 March 2007, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Private education providers will continue to have a valued and secure place in the publicly funded tertiary education system, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>

NZ welcomes the APEC energy working group

Thursday, 29 March 2007, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government

Address to the 33rd meeting of the APEC Energy Working Group welcome dinner 7.30 pm, 28 March 2007, Hyatt Regency, Auckland More >>

100th charity now registered with Commission

Thursday, 29 March 2007, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government

The registration of it's 100th charity means the Charities Commission is on the way to helping charities build even more public trust, confidence and transparency in their sector, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban said ... More >>

Government orders full overhaul of real estate law

Thursday, 29 March 2007, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

Amendment will monitor effects of Bradford Bill

Thursday, 29 March 2007, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope has introduced a supplementary order paper to the House today that will address any concerns that Sue Bradford's Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Bill will not achieve its intended purpose. More >>

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