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Horomia: Te Kotahitanga Phase Three Report
Thursday, 29 March 2007, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for your warm welcome. It’s great to see students and staff here today, as well as members of Te Kotahitanga Research Team including Professor Russell Bishop. More >>
Programme Has Promising Results for Maori Students
Thursday, 29 March 2007, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
A programme targeting Māori students has resulted in a marked improvement in their performance at school, Associate Education Minister Parekura Horomia said today. More >>
Cullen: Community Trusts – making a difference
Thursday, 29 March 2007, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Cullen Speech Notes for a meeting with chairs and chief executives of the combined community trusts, Skyline Restaurant, 1 Upland Road, Kelburn, Wellington More >>
Cosgrove review of Bradford Bill adopted by Govt
Thursday, 29 March 2007, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
Member of Parliament for Waimakariri Clayton Cosgrove welcomes the adoption by the Government of his idea to conduct a review of the Sue Bradford Bill after it has been in force for two years. More >>
Widening quarterly deficit underlines need to save
Thursday, 29 March 2007, 12:45 am | New Zealand Government
Another widening in the current account deficit for the December quarter underlines the need for New Zealanders to think harder about saving, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Owners of leaky homes to benefit from reforms
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Owners of leaky homes will get a better deal when a range of new reforms comes into force next week, Ministers Chris Carter, Rick Barker and Clayton Cosgrove said today. More >>
Making tourism sustainable
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
A comprehensive strategy update for the New Zealand tourism industry has climate change and peak oil firmly in its sights, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
Largest increase to minimum wage since 1999
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Workers earning the minimum wage will receive a 9.8 per cent pay rise on Sunday as the Labour-led government delivers on its promise to deliver more help to the families that need it most, Labour Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
Consultation on use of blood spot cards
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Pete Hodgson today announced the commencement of a public consultation process to ask the public’s views on the future storage, retention and use of New Zealand’s collection of blood spot, or ‘Guthrie’, cards. More >>
Celebrating student support under Labour
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Students have received significant support over the last seven years, which has helped more students than ever before to get a tertiary education, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Will the real Nat leader please stand up?
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
In the House today, Bill English announced another major flip-flop from the National Party, Leader of the House Michael Cullen said today. According to Mr English, National has pledged not to roll back Working for Families if ever elected. Yet again this ... More >>
Maori TV deserves to celebrate its third birthday
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia has congratulated Maori Television on its third birthday, saying it has developed into a quality public broadcaster telling the unique stories of Maori on the small screen. More >>
Aussie apple access one step closer
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton and Trade Minister Phil Goff have noted the removal of another hurdle to gaining access for New Zealand apples to the Australian market. More >>
Panel to investigate schemes and amalgamations
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel has asked the Takeovers Panel to undertake work to look at the issue of schemes of arrangements and amalgamations potentially being used in ways that may not align with the Takeovers Code. More >>
Further fall in overstayer numbers welcomed
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister David Cunliffe has cautiously welcomed a further fall in the number of overstayers illegally in New Zealand. More >>
New report confirms our generous Kiwi spirit
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 8:22 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders should pat themselves on the back after a new report found we gave an estimated total of $1.27 billion to charity in the 2005/06 year, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban said today. More >>
Laban Speech: Regions and relationships
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 8:21 am | New Zealand Government
Taloha ni, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Namaste, Kia orana koutou katoatoa, Ia Orana, Gud de tru olgeta, Talofa, Kia ora tatau and warm Pacific greetings to everyone here today. More >>
Action needed to support leaders' talks
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 12:25 am | New Zealand Government
Israel and the new Palestinian National Unity government should underpin the agreement of their leaders to meet regularly by taking concrete steps towards addressing international concerns, says Foreign Minister Winston Peters. More >>
Further fall in overstayer numbers welcomed
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister David Cunliffe has cautiously welcomed a further fall in the number of overstayers illegally in New Zealand. More >>
Minister challenges land managers to take up Code
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today described the management of New Zealand's production systems as becoming "A defining issue for our generation. Consumers want to be reassured their food is produced in ways that respect our natural environment ... More >>
