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Non-proliferation efforts in North Korea
Monday, 26 March 2007, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that New Zealand would be willing to contribute to an energy assistance package for North Korea. More >>
Science crucial to the agricultural sector
Monday, 26 March 2007, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Before an international audience of scientists, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today reinforced the importance of agriculture to New Zealand’s economy and the importance of science to agriculture. More >>
Horomia: Ngā Aho Whakaari 2007 National Conference
Monday, 26 March 2007, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Parekura Horomia Minister of Mäori Affairs 23 March 2007 Speech Ngā Aho Whakaari 2007 National Conference Friday 23 March 2007 More >>
Duty free arrangements with Australia unchanged
Monday, 26 March 2007, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
There will be no change to the current duty free arrangements with Australia when new security measures relating to liquids, aerosols and gels come into effect on 31 March, Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven confirmed today. More >>
Hodgson: Optimising Patient Flow and Safety
Monday, 26 March 2007, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to speak. I have been looking forward to it. I want to make some general observations on quality improvement and alert you to the Quality Improvement Committee. Then I have a few things to say about patient flow and safety, ... More >>
UN imposes further sanctions on Iran
Monday, 26 March 2007, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government
Today’s decision by the UN Security Council to impose further sanctions on Iran shows the resolve of the international community to address concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme said Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff today. More >>
National Hui on Sexual Violence: Speech
Saturday, 24 March 2007, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Rau rangatira mā, tēnei te mihi ki a koutou i runga i te kaupapa o te rā. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā ra tātau katoa. More >>
$35,000 to co-ordinate sexual violence action
Saturday, 24 March 2007, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Women's Affairs Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced a grant of $35,000 to fund the co-ordination of initiatives against sexual violence. More >>
Beehive Bulletin – 23 March 2007
Friday, 23 March 2007, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will join a US-led project helping to combat nuclear smuggling as part of an international project against weapons of mass destruction, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced this week following her meeting with US President George W Bush in ... More >>
Plumbers Recognise Potential of Sun's Energy
Friday, 23 March 2007, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Sixteen craftsmen and registered plumbers will be spending the next three days learning more about solar water heating systems in the first Government-subsidised course on solar water heating installation being held at the Waikato Institute of Technology ... More >>
Conference takes lead on carbon neutrality
Friday, 23 March 2007, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The largest carbon neutral international conference to be staged in New Zealand to date kicks off in Auckland on Monday, Minister of Local Government Mark Burton said. More >>
King: Transport - the Government perspective
Friday, 23 March 2007, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for your most welcome invitation to attend your annual conference today. I have greatly appreciated my relationship with the Automobile Association since I became Transport Minister last year, and your thoughtful commentary on a range ... More >>
Calling all environmental champions
Friday, 23 March 2007, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister David Benson-Pope today called for environmental champions to be nominated for the 2007 Green Ribbon Awards. More >>
Maori heads to be returned from US
Friday, 23 March 2007, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Hon Mahara Okeroa is delighted with the news that the museum in Chicago has agreed to return 14 tattooed Maori heads (Moko Mokai) dating back more than 150 years, to Te Papa in Wellington. More >>
Erebus Crash Heros Honoured
Friday, 23 March 2007, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Twenty two individuals involved in the response to the 28 November 1979 Mount Erebus crash of Flight TE 901 are today becoming the first to receive the New Zealand Special Service Medal (Erebus). More >>
Anderton Sweet With Honey Decision
Friday, 23 March 2007, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton has welcomed the High Court's decision validating MAF Biosecurity New Zealand's actions in allowing imports of honey products from Australia. More >>
Cullen: Improving our savings perfomance
Friday, 23 March 2007, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Michael Cullen Speech notes for Havelock North Ministers Group Business Breakfast, 7.30AM Friday, 23 March 2007. More >>
Treasury study backs retirement saving
Friday, 23 March 2007, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
A new Treasury study on household savings reinforces the need for most of us to start saving for retirement earlier, rather than later in our working life, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
National Airways Corp Celebrates
Friday, 23 March 2007, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
"I'm not a fan of nostalgia but I am a fan of looking back with respect to things we achieved in the past and I am a fan of learning from history. NAC and its national air service was an achievement to be proud of," Jim Anderton said last night. ... More >>
Burden eased for overseas student loan borrowers
Friday, 23 March 2007, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
The passage today of a student loan scheme bill will make life easier for borrowers who are overseas and simplifies the administration of the student loan scheme, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>
