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NCEA results show great improvement
Wednesday, 14 March 2007, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
The latest statistics on NCEA performance show student achievement continues to improve this year after increasing steadily over the past three years, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Cosgrove: Pacific Structural Steel Conference 2007
Wednesday, 14 March 2007, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
14 March 2007 Speech A Sustainable Future - Cosgrove's opening address to the Pacific Structural Steel Conference 2007 More >>
Cosgrove Speech: A Sustainable Future
Wednesday, 14 March 2007, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Dr Wolfgang Scholz, Secretary-General of the Pacific Council of Structural Steel Association; Dr Charles Clifton and Mr Clark Hyland, chairman and secretary, respectively, of the Pacific Structural Steel organising committee; members of the Pacific Councils ... More >>
Maori succeeding in tertiary education
Wednesday, 14 March 2007, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
“I am very pleased to see that Maori are continuing to participate and succeed in tertiary education,” says Associate Education Minister, Parekura Horomia. More >>
Maori succeeding in tertiary education
Wednesday, 14 March 2007, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
“I am very pleased to see that Maori are continuing to participate and succeed in tertiary education,” says Associate Education Minister, Parekura Horomia. He was commenting on a series of fact sheets on Maori in tertiary education released ... More >>
20 Hours Free info campaign off to a great start
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
There have been more than 200 phone calls from parents to the information line for the 20 Hours Free Early Childhood Education campaign, within three days of the first television advertisement, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Staff suspensions at Rimutaka Prison
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Damien O’Connor announced today that several Corrections officers have been suspended as a result of an independent investigation into corruption allegations at Rimutaka Prison. More >>
Maori Party finally puts tamariki first
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia has welcomed the Maori Party's decision to support the repeal of Section 59, saying he's glad that after wavering they've decided to put tamariki first. More >>
Green light for Onehunga branch line upgrade
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Passenger and freight trains will return to Auckland's Onehunga line following a multi-million dollar upgrade, Finance Minister Michael Cullen announced today. "I have given approval for ONTRACK to invest in the upgrading of the Onehunga Branch ... More >>
Dalziel: National SuperGrans Conference AGM
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
SuperGrans is a great example of a community initiative that works by matching peoples' needs with other peoples' skills and initiative. It does this all at the local level, but using a model which can be applied anywhere there are people who are prepared ... More >>
Anderton announces new suicide support service
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
A new suicide support service for family, friends and significant others who have lost someone to suicide or are affected by a suicide attempt will begin this year. More >>
Maharey: Organising for personalising learning
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
An outline of the implications of personalising learning for how we organise our secondary schools. More >>
Inspiring young Maori educational achievement
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
A bridge from the past to the future is being used to help close the gap between many young Maori and educational achievement. The Education Ministry has today launched the next phase of its Te Mana Maori education initiative at West Springs College ... More >>
Inspiring young Maori educational achievement
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
A bridge from the past to the future is being used to help close the gap between many young Maori and educational achievement. More >>
Dalziel: Speech to Nelson Institute of Directors
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Speech Notes Monday 12 March 2007 Nelson Institute of Directors Trailways Motor Inn,Trafalgar Street,Nelson,5.30pm More >>
Cullen: The economic outlook 2007 and beyond
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
The economic outlook 2007 and beyond Speech notes for Deutsche Bank International Investor Mission, Wellington More >>
Parker: Wind's potential to meet NZ's energy needs
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 12:21 am | New Zealand Government
Wind's potential to meet NZ's energy needs Address to the New Zealand Wind Energy Conference 9am, Tuesday 13 March Soundings Theatre, Te Papa, Wellington More >>
Clark: Book Launch - "Last Line of Defence"
Monday, 12 March 2007, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Book reminds us that during World War Two there was a major home front backing the war effort, and preparing in the event that the war reached our shores. More >>
Microchipping benefits for dogs and owners
Monday, 12 March 2007, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The successful reunification of a prized family pet with its owners thanks to a microchip highlights the benefits of the technology for all dog owners, says Associate Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
New Zealand commitment in Afghanistan extended
Monday, 12 March 2007, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Defence Minister Phil Goff today announced that the New Zealand contribution to the reconstruction of Afghanistan is being extended for a further year to September 2008. More >>
