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New research backs governments Free ECE policy
Monday, 19 March 2007, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
The latest 'Competent Children, Competent Learners' research reinforces the importance of effective Early Childhood Education (ECE) in starting a pattern of successful learning at an early age, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Te Arawa warrior gains rightful recognition
Monday, 19 March 2007, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
A controversy which has troubled a group of old soldiers and members of the Te Arawa people for more than twenty years is expected to be laid to rest in Rotorua today, says Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>
Survey of Boards of Trustees a helpful insight
Monday, 19 March 2007, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Education, Steve Maharey, is welcoming a report on school governance on the attitudes of principals and Boards of Trustees, which finds the system should be further strengthened. More >>
Peters names new Ambassador to EU, Belgium
Monday, 19 March 2007, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to the European Union and Belgium will be career diplomat Peter Kennedy, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Ruapehu lahar goes according to plan
Sunday, 18 March 2007, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Chris Carter is praising all the agencies involved in managing the Mt Ruapehu lahar today. “I am delighted with the way things have gone today on Mt Ruapehu”, said Mr Carter. More >>
Report proves telecommunications reforms needed
Sunday, 18 March 2007, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest Ministry of Economic Development international benchmarking report shows New Zealand is making progress in telecommunications performance compared with other countries but needs to move much faster. More >>
Ceremony to honour Lance Sergeant Haane Manahi
Sunday, 18 March 2007, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
We are here today to honour the courage and leadership of Haane Manahi, one of Te Arawa's greatest sons. More >>
Honour to the memory of Haane Manahi
Saturday, 17 March 2007, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Your Royal Highness, Prime Minister, distinguished guests, people of Te Arawa, and all who are gathered here. More >>
New Design For Court Building
Saturday, 17 March 2007, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker today revealed the initial concept designs for the new Hastings District Court building. More >>
Goff to Mexico to promote trade links
Friday, 16 March 2007, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff will visit Mexico from 19-23 March to promote New Zealand’s trade with the world’s fourth largest import market for dairy products and what is becoming an important market for New Zealand meat products. More >>
Views on trade with Gulf Council sought
Friday, 16 March 2007, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Public views on free trade talks with the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are being sought by the Government. More >>
Government dealing with savings challenge
Friday, 16 March 2007, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
From 1 July thousands of New Zealanders will have a great opportunity to develop a long term savings habit to help them secure their retirement dreams, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Goff: NZ education providers and the global market
Friday, 16 March 2007, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ education providers and the global market Speech to the International Education Summit, Sky City, Auckland More >>
New Zealand ratifies protocol against torture
Friday, 16 March 2007, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has ratified the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Justice Minister Mark Burton announced today. More >>
Waitangi Tribunal Chairperson reappointed
Friday, 16 March 2007, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia today announced the reappointment of Joseph Victor Williams, Chief Judge of the Maori Land Court as Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal for a further five years. More >>
Government backs steps to protect Lake Taupo
Friday, 16 March 2007, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton and Environment Minister David Benson-Pope today welcomed measures proposed by Environment Waikato to help protect the quality of the water in Lake Taupo, adding that the findings of the Lake Taupo Panel of Commissioners ... More >>
District Court Judge appointed
Friday, 16 March 2007, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Christchurch lawyer Paul René Kellar has been appointed a District Court Judge, Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Maori Party turns its back on sustainability
Friday, 16 March 2007, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today that the Maori Party appears not to be in favour of managing New Zealand's fish stock sustainably. More >>
Phil Goff Speech: Armed Forces Law Reform Bill
Friday, 16 March 2007, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government
I move that the Armed Forces Law Reform Bill be now read a first time. At the appropriate time I intend to move that the Bill be considered by the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee. More >>
Disabled workers will benefit from law change
Thursday, 15 March 2007, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Disabled workers who are in sheltered workshops or other alternative employment will benefit from the upcoming Repeal of the Disabled Persons Employment Promotion Act, says Disabilities Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
