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Minister challenges land managers to take up code

Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 4:10 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 >>

Aussie apple access one step closer

Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 4:06 pm | 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 >>

Launching “Gallipoli ‘07”

Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government

The launch of “Gallipoli ‘07” will help ensure this year’s commemorations evoke an appreciation of the sacrifice made by those who served at Gallipoli, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>

Technical tax changes for savings reforms

Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government

The government will introduce a number of technical tax changes to ensure the smooth introduction this year of KiwiSaver and associated reforms of the tax rules on investment income, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced ... More >>

Conservation, access benefits from station sale

Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealanders have gained access to popular angling, tramping and hunting opportunities through the scenic Poronui Station near Taupo, after the government imposed strict conditions on an overseas land sale. More >>

Bill paves way for possible merger of two SOEs

Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government

A bill has been introduced to parliament that will pave the way for the possible merger of state owned enterprises AgriQuality Limited and Asure New Zealand Limited, State Owned Enterprises Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>

Goff - Cooperating for Non-Proliferation

Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government

Opening address of the Proliferation Security Initiative Operational Experts Group meeting, Auckland More >>

Maximum size limit for eels now nationwide

Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government

"Further measures to improve the sustainability of freshwater eels are being introduced from 1 April 2007, " Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton announced today. More >>

Guangzhou diplomatic office to open

Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government

Deputy Prime Minister Dr Michael Cullen today announced that New Zealand would open a Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, in April, the first diplomatic office to open in China since the Shanghai Consulate General was opened in 1991. More >>

NZ, China simplify entry procedures for air crew

Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government

Air crew from New Zealand will no longer have to apply for visas to enter China for seven days or less, under an agreement reached between the New Zealand and Chinese governments. More >>

Top doctoral students get more support

Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 12:52 am | New Zealand Government

Fifty top New Zealand doctoral students have been awarded more than $4.7 million in scholarships over the next three years, the Minister for Tertiary Education Hon Dr Michael Cullen announced today. More >>

Yellow Pages deal shows why we must save

Monday, 26 March 2007, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Telecom's sale of its Yellow Pages subsidiary to a joint venture involving a Canadian pension fund underlines the value of a large domestic pool of retirement savings, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>

Goff: Cooperating for Non-Proliferation

Monday, 26 March 2007, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Phil Goff Minister of Defence Minister of Disarmament and Arms Control 26 March 2007 Speech Notes Cooperating for Non-Proliferation Opening address of the Proliferation Security Initiative Operational Experts Group meeting, Auckland More >>

O'Connor: Walking Access

Monday, 26 March 2007, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Walking Access speech at South Island High Country Committee of Federated at Farmers Field Day I believe the work of the panel gives us the foundation to get on with the job of securing free, permanent public access for New Zealanders. More >>

O'Connor: Sustainable Future for S I High Country

Monday, 26 March 2007, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government

A Sustainable Future for the South Island High Country - speech at South Island High Country Committee of Federated at Farmers Field Day The key approach of this government is one based around sustainability. We really have no option - living as we do, far ... More >>

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