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Central role of veterinary profession
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today emphasised the central role the veterinary profession plays in New Zealand's primary industries. At the opening of a new veterinary teaching facility at Massey University in Palmerston North, he said "The importance ... More >>
Pay and employment equity improves choices
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Closing the gender pay gap gives men and women greater choice about when and how they work, said Labour Minister Ruth Dyson at the opening of a pay and employment equity workshop today. More >>
Dairy quotas and export rights under discussion
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton, today opened a public consultation process on how future export rights to regulated dairy markets should be allocated. "Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) have been having preliminary ... More >>
Goff: Recent trade developments and priorities
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to join you here today and to be able to note some positive news on the trade front More >>
Lower value leaky home claims to be fast-tracked
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove has announced another key step in getting better outcomes for those affected by leaky homes, with the setting of a $20,000 ceiling for fast tracked Weathertight Homes Resolution Service claims. More >>
Speech: Transforming the power sector
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Transforming the power sector Address to the 9th Annual National Power New Zealand Conference 2pm, Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland More >>
Pilot Export Year programme launched in Wellington
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff launched Wellington Chamber of Commerce's major Export Year 2007 initiative, The Export Development programme at a breakfast function this morning. More >>
Urgent need for action on forestry
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
"Just released figures on new planting, replanting and deforestation confirm recent trends and highlight the need for urgent action on forestry policy,” Forestry Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Appeal in case of family who lied about health
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown has lodged an appeal in the High Court in the case of a Romanian family who falsely represented the health status of a child to gain entry to New Zealand, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Dunne: Self Medication Industry AGM
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 12:33 am | New Zealand Government
I know that other Ministers have spoken to you recently: Hon Pete Hodgson about the importance of self-care and Hon Annette King about the proposed Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority. I'd like to begin by endorsing their comments about ... More >>
Anderton dismisses "utter nonsense"
Monday, 26 February 2007, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Responding to claims at the weekend by the Kyoto Forest Owners Association that the Prime Minister is at odds with his office, Forestry Minister Jim Anderton says "This is utter nonsense, and the two newspaper articles cited prove this. The Prime Minister’s ... More >>
Burton: Public Libraries Summit
Monday, 26 February 2007, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
With the rapid changes in technology and the expectations of communities, libraries are doing a good job of adapting and evolving to ensure they remain relevant to, and of value in, an increasingly digital age. More >>
Overseas charity workers and student loans
Monday, 26 February 2007, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The government today named a further six charitable organisations whose volunteers may qualify for interest-free student loans while working for those organisations overseas. More >>
Student loan interest rate set for 2007-08
Monday, 26 February 2007, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The interest rate on student loans for the 2007-08 tax year has been set at 6.8%, down from 6.9%, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Crayfish industry applauded for reducing quota
Monday, 26 February 2007, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Fisheries, Jim Anderton applauded the decision of the CRA 4 (Wellington, Wairarapa/ Hawkes Bay) rock lobster industry which has voted to voluntarily reduce their catch for the 2007/08 fishing year. More >>
Biofuels Make Sense For New Zealand
Monday, 26 February 2007, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister David Parker has responded swiftly to an overseas report that biofuels will push food prices up in America. "The overseas piece from Bloomberg does not reflect the realities of the New Zealand situation", Mr Parker said. More >>
Minister Cancels Greenpeace Meeting
Monday, 26 February 2007, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
David Parker was due to meet with Greenpeace representatives today to receive a report on their ideas for reducing greenhouse gas emissions but has cancelled the meeting following an illegal stunt by its members earlier in the day. More >>
Funding available for community internships
Monday, 26 February 2007, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, is today urging community organisations wanting skilled support to get their applications in to the Community Internship Programme (CIP) now. More >>
King: Opportunities ahead for public transport
Monday, 26 February 2007, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Government plans to introduce legislation to enable regional councils to provide better local public transport services, says Transport Minister Annette King. More >>
Corrections to double its drug rehab places
Monday, 26 February 2007, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Corrections Department is doubling its efforts to help prisoners address their alcohol and drug use. More >>
