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Give time to our kids this Children's Day
Friday, 2 March 2007, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
This Sunday is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate New Zealand’s children and young people and remind ourselves of the fresh ideas, energy and enthusiasm that they bring, says CYFS Minister Ruth Dyson and Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Ensuring a future for fishing
Friday, 2 March 2007, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today reinforced the need for all New Zealanders to protect fisheries resources. "Going down to the water and catching a fish is part of our New Zealand way of life. When we take our kids fishing we want them to be ... More >>
Art inspired by the oceans
Friday, 2 March 2007, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
"This art competition is about looking to the future - it helps encourage tomorrow's fishers to think about how we will ensure there are fish for them, with care and management of the resource," said Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton at the award ceremony ... More >>
NZ and Netherlands Antilles sign tax agreement
Friday, 2 March 2007, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and the Netherlands Antilles have signed a bilateral agreement to exchange information for tax purposes, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Carter welcomes select committee housing inquiry
Friday, 2 March 2007, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
"The government has a great deal of work underway exploring the factors that have lifted house prices in the past five years, and the best way of ensuring an enhanced supply of affordable homes for first-time buyers," Mr Carter said. More >>
Dalziel: Speech at Dinner for Sir David Tweedie
Friday, 2 March 2007, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Lianne Dalziel: Speech at Dinner for Sir David Tweedie, ISRB More >>
Parker: Sustainability and the electricity sector
Friday, 2 March 2007, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Address to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment forum 7pm, Wellington Town Hall More >>
PM's Address At Merger Of Niufm And Radio 531PI
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to share in your celebration today. I want to acknowledge National Pacific Radio Trust chairman Satiu Simativa Perese, NiuFM chief executive Sina Moore, and staff from both Radio 531pi and NiuFM. More >>
Kirwan's openness makes for a successful campaign
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Former All Black John Kirwan is delighted that the television campaign on depression in which he and his family feature has been so positively received. Kirwan is back in New Zealand to be fully briefed on the impact and success of the National Depression ... More >>
Making tourism sustainable
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor today visited Lincoln University to hear first-hand research on tourism's impact on climate change in New Zealand. More >>
Cosgrove: Concrete and Cement Association
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to speak to you here at your planning day. I would especially like to acknowledge Patrick McGuire, the Chief Executive of the Cement and Concrete Association of New Zealand, along with the Association's Chair Andrew Moss and Deputy ... More >>
Every Child Counts on Children's Day
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today took part in an informal panel in which children and young people were able to ask questions of politicians at the "Every Child Counts" Rally in the grounds of Parliament. More >>
Most Zimbabweans apply by special policy deadline
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Most of the Zimbabweans entitled to apply for residence in New Zealand under a special policy have applied by the deadline, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Seafood industry input welcomed
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today thanked the seafood industry for its contribution to the Shared Fisheries consultation process that finished yesterday. More >>
Cats a commitment for life
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of cat ownership in the world – an estimated 900,000 to 1,500,000. And those cat lovers have now got some good guidance on how best to care for these loved and loving companions. More >>
Which one is it John Carter?
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
National's local government spokesman can't seem to decide if he wants the Independent Inquiry into Local Government Rates sped up or slowed down, Local Government Minister Mark Burton said today. More >>
Fixed to mobile phone regulation decision deferred
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
A decision on the possible regulation of fixed-to-mobile phone fees for carriers has been deferred for a short period, while the Crown engages with Vodafone and Telecom on commercial offers they have made as alternatives to regulation, Economic Development ... More >>
Prime Minister to visit United States
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark will meet President George W. Bush and other senior members of the US Administration when she visits Washington D.C. this month. More >>
Goff: Iranian Nuclear Program A Concern
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Disarmament Minister Phil Goff today reiterated New Zealand's concerns over Iran's nuclear programme during an introductory call on him by Iran’s new Ambassador to New Zealand, His Excellency Mr Morteza Rahmani Movahed. More >>
Keep up Dr Blue (again)
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Jackie Blue needs to keep up on what really goes on in the health sector Minister Pete Hodgson said today. Over the last few months Dr Blue has been quizzing DHBs on how many women undergo mastectomies in an effort to understand national patterns ... More >>
