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Land review update
Friday, 9 March 2007, 12:11 am | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Trevor Mallard today released more detail about the review of the land sales process by Landcorp, and also announced a wider review of the procedures for disposal of land held by government departments, agencies, ... More >>
A symbol of goodwill and commitment
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton is enthusiastic about a new fisheries partnership established with iwi organisations in the Tasman / Marlborough area. "The Memorandum of Understanding signed with the eight iwi that make up the Te Tau Ihu Forum is an ... More >>
Repair to minor fault on LAVs
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
A minor fault has been found in the Army's fleet of Light Armoured Vehicles (NZLAV) says Defence Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Explosive Trace Detection Equipment for NZ
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's high aviation security standards will be further enhanced with the introduction of new explosive trace detection equipment at our international airports from around June this year, Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven announced today. More >>
Dunne Speech to Tax Agents Institute of NZ
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak at your annual conference. As Minister of Revenue, I welcome this opportunity to update your members on developments in the government’s tax reform programme. More >>
Bank highlights savings problem
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
The wisdom of KiwiSaver has been underlined by the Reserve Bank's monetary policy statement today, which describes household dissaving as "unsustainable", Finance Minister Michael Cullen said. More >>
Coleman's disgrace
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Jonathan Coleman's criticism of the Labour-led government's $76 million fight to combat obesity is disgraceful, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Peters offers condolences after plane crash
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has offered his condolences to the families of victims of this afternoon's Garuda Airlines crash at Yogjakarta airport in Indonesia. More >>
Cullen: Economics New and Old
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 12:56 am | New Zealand Government
As an economic historian I have a special interest in this area, 'Economics New and Old'. I specialise in looking at the reason economies developed the way they did. And that is valuable in approaching the way we manage the economy today. More >>
New Zealand in the Pacific
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 12:13 am | New Zealand Government
Speech Notes New Zealand in the Pacific Speech to the Young Pacific Leaders Conference, Aotea Centre, Auckland More >>
English and Key at odds over fiscal policy
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
National's co-leaders are once again divided over fiscal policy, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Key promises the earth again
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
National leader John Key is again pandering to a vocal minority and showing little ability to deal with a serious economic issue, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
New fund for NZ-EU science exchange programme
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Research, Science and Technology, Steve Maharey, has announced funding of $150,000 a year to set up a new exchange programme between scientists in New Zealand and the European Union. More >>
Access over Maori land a decision for landowners
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Public walking tracks across Maori land will be created only if Maori landowners agree and following a process of negotiation if a report released is adopted, says Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>
Minister disappointed by RMI stance
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne is pleased the Researched Medicines Industry Association is eager to be involved in the development of a medicines strategy for New Zealand. More >>
Minister welcomes Marsden B decision
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Energy Minister Trevor Mallard today welcomed an announcement from state-owned energy company Mighty River Power that it would not go ahead with its development of a coal-fired Marsden B power plant. More >>
NZ Artist in prestigious Australian arts selection
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand portrait artist John Badcock is among a select group of Australasian artists who have made it into the Salon Des Refuses: alternative Archibald and Wynne Prize Selection in Sydney. This is a massive accomplishment for a New Zealand-based ... More >>
Walking Access Report - Questions and Answers
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has considered the panel's recommendations and has asked officials to provide a response, looking at the implications of implementation. It has noted that the panel has reported in accordance with its Terms of Reference and agreed ... More >>
Walking access report a blueprint for way forward
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The independent report on walking access provides a blueprint for the way forward on an extremely complex and longstanding issue, Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor says. More >>
3000 Modern Apprentices complete training
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Three thousand Modern Apprentices have now completed their training – proof that the Labour-led government's revitilisation of trades training is continuing to bear fruit, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
