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Jim Anderton Speech On "Anti Smacking" Bill
Thursday, 22 February 2007, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
I know parents don't want the state intruding into their homes. But we do it every day to protect people; we do it when we protect Mum from being hit by Dad. We do it when we set limits on the use of violence against children; the change I want ... More >>
Efforts being made to foster Pacific languages
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
A range of important initiatives have been taken to ensure Pasifika children have the opportunity to learn the language of their forebears, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Raising the bar in building consents processing
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove today announced the next step in helping local authorities gear up to meet new requirements to raise the standard and efficiency of building consent processing. More >>
Peters calls for racing board nominations
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters is seeking nominations to fill an independent member vacancy on the New Zealand Racing Board. More >>
New DoC building takes sustainability lead
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and other government ministers today visited the Department of Conservation's new head office which has been designed to meet sustainability objectives. More >>
Taupo runway to be resealed
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will pay half the estimated $2.2 million cost of resealing the runway at Taupo airport, says Transport Minister Annette King. Ms King says the Government is a partner in the airport with Taupo District Council and as such shares the cost ... More >>
Parker: Talking and walking sustainability
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and welcome to you all. I am pleased to be here today to talk to you about sustainability, and how we must prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts on New Zealand and globally. More >>
Peters names new Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia will be career diplomat Trevor Matheson, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
National "Ignoring Facts" On Legal Aid
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
National's Kate Wilkinson has chosen to disregard the facts in her latest statement on legal aid, Justice Minister Mark Burton said. More >>
Speech: Opening of new building for Chapman Tripp
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
132 years after Martin Chapman founded what was to become Chapman Tripp, the firm has become Wellington's largest law firm and one of the three largest in New Zealand. More >>
Ruth Dyson: Speech At Service Launch
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Rau rangatira maa, tenei te mihi ki a koutou i runga i te kaupapa o te ra. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. More >>
Millions back in ratepayers' pockets
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The average rates rebate received by a New Zealand household is more than two and half times the size of a rates rebate received before changes were made to the scheme on 1 July 2006. More >>
Minister backs anti-smacking bill
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is adding her support for Green MP Sue Bradford's anti-smacking legislation, set to be voted on by Parliament tomorrow. More >>
PM: Address In Honour of President Of Finland
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
While this is the first visit by a President of Finland to New Zealand, President Halonen has visited our country before. In January 1999 as Foreign Minister of Finland, President Halonen came through New Zealand at the invitation of Hon Simon Upton, ... More >>
Police recruitment - the facts
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Since 2002, only two police recruits have graduated from the Royal New Zealand Police College as constables with restrictions on their duties, says Police Minister Annette King. Such records have only been kept since 2002. More >>
Comment on Eden Park upgrade funding
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Rugby World Cup Trevor Mallard reiterated today that the government would take the lead role in facilitating the fundraising required for the Eden Park upgrade that was announced yesterday. More >>
Reality show deals with climate change reality
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Climate Change Minister David Parker has welcomed a new reality show which gives New Zealanders hints on how to improve their carbon footprint and make their households more efficient. More >>
Govt boosts school support for disruptive students
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Steve Maharey is visiting Thorndon Primary School this morning to mark the implementation of a $4.5 million initiative, to provide greater support to schools with disruptive students. More >>
No apologies for hard line on P
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 12:02 am | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker today made no apology for the Government’s tough stance on methamphetamine. More >>
Feedback sought on building sector licensing rules
Monday, 19 February 2007, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove wants to hear from people in the building sector on key aspects of the Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme, which is due to be introduced initially on a voluntary basis in November this year. More >>
