New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 1900]
PM: NZ and the US in the Asia-Pacific Century
Wednesday, 21 March 2007, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Joe Snyder, Executive Director of the Asia Society, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to have the opportunity to address you all here in Washington DC. The Asia Society has been fostering stronger relations between the ... More >>
Horomia: Launch of Te Reo Mâori in NZ Curriculum
Wednesday, 21 March 2007, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Parekura Horomia launches first te reo Maori curriculum for English language schools. More >>
Sale of Landcorp properties deferred for year
Wednesday, 21 March 2007, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
The sale of Landcorp's Whenuakite and Rangiputa stations has been deferred for a year, State Owned Enterprises Minister Trevor Mallard said today. "The Landcorp board has informed me it will defer the sale of these two properties for one year to allow ... More >>
Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Bill 1st Reading
Wednesday, 21 March 2007, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Bill toughens up the way that those who engage in criminal activity may have their assets confiscated by the Crown, Justice Minister Mark Burton said today. More >>
Cosgrove: A Better Industry, Built Together
Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Clayton Cosgrove: A Better Industry, Built Together - speech to the Independent Timber Merchant Cooperative Limited Owners and Principals’ Annual National Day More >>
New ACC board member appointed
Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Ruth Dyson today announced the appointment of Dr Marie Bismark to the ACC board. More >>
Friendships old and new - speech
Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Friendships old and new Address to the Opportunity UK Trade Summit Sky City Convention Centre Auckland 8am, Tuesday 20 March More >>
Govt takes lead in action against sexual violence
Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government is acting to effectively address sexual violence by responding to community calls for a taskforce on this complex issue. More >>
Problem gambling providers to be more effective
Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Contracts have been cancelled and changed, and money will be recouped from underdelivering problem gambling providers, Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
Passing of noted NZ economist John McMillan
Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen has noted with sadness the recent death of Professor John McMillan, Professor of Economics at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. More >>
Regional Land Transport Committee appointments
Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Issues Minister and Associate Transport Minister Judith Tizard has welcomed the new appointments to Auckland's Regional Land Transport committee. More >>
Govt takes lead in action against sexual violence
Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government is acting to effectively address sexual violence by responding to community calls for a taskforce on this complex issue. Justice Minister Mark Burton and Women's Affairs Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the establishment of ... More >>
Peters speech to Opportunity UK seminar
Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Winston Peters: Friendships old and new Address to the Opportunity UK Trade Summit Sky City Convention Centre Auckland More >>
IFRS tax legislation to be introduced
Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Tax changes relating to the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) will be part of a taxation bill to be introduced in May, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Appointments made to Weathertight Homes Tribunal
Monday, 19 March 2007, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The appointment of four Members to the new Weathertight Homes Tribunal heralds another milestone as the Government moves to get better outcomes for those affected by leaky homes, Ministers Mark Burton, Rick Barker and Clayton Cosgrove said today. More >>
"Bumped" & delayed passengers can seek compensatio
Monday, 19 March 2007, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Domestic airline passengers who have been "bumped" off flights due to overbooking by airlines or been delayed can seek compensation from the airline says Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
NZ firms' strong push at world's biggest ICT expo
Monday, 19 March 2007, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Sixteen leading-edge New Zealand companies are represented at the world's biggest computer technology trade fair, CeBIT in Hannover, Germany, says Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Winston Churchill 2007 Fellows Announced
Monday, 19 March 2007, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Nine people have been awarded $63,000 in fellowships to travel overseas to conduct intensive investigative research, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban announced today. More >>
Peters to visit South America
Monday, 19 March 2007, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters leaves tomorrow on a two-week visit to South America, where he will visit Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. More >>
NZ firms' strong push at world's biggest ICT expo
Monday, 19 March 2007, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Sixteen leading-edge New Zealand companies are represented at the world's biggest computer technology trade fair, CeBIT in Hannover, Germany, says Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe. More >>