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John Key Discovers Rungs on Ladder of Opportunity
Monday, 19 February 2007, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Mt Roskill MP, Phil Goff has welcomed the fact that John Key has now taken the opportunity to visit at least one of the effective programmes operating in his electorate to help young people make the most of their lives. More >>
Parker: NZ's quest for low-emissions energy
Monday, 19 February 2007, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
For the first time in our history since industrial development began here, it will set New Zealand on a path which will enable us to sustainably reduce our total CO2 emissions from energy. More >>
Egyptian Tariff Reductions Good News for NZ
Monday, 19 February 2007, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister, Phil Goff has welcomed the decision by the Egyptian Government to reduce or eliminate tariffs on key New Zealand exports. "Last December during a trade visit to Egypt, I raised with Egyptian Trade and Industry Minister, Rachid Rachid ... More >>
Proposed Eden Park design betters bid commitment
Monday, 19 February 2007, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is to support an Eden Park upgrade that will deliver a quality finals venue for the Rugby World Cup in 2011, and exceed IRB commitments, Minister for the Rugby World Cup Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Gallagher Welcomes Liquor Terms of Reference
Monday, 19 February 2007, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Hamilton West MP and Chair of Parliament's Law and Order Select Committee, Martin Gallagher who sponsored a bill last year to raise the drinking age from 18 to 20, today welcomed the Terms of Reference for the Review into the sale and supply of ... More >>
Pay or Stay successful over summer
Monday, 19 February 2007, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
The new system that prevents fine dodgers from travelling overseas proved its success over the summer holidays, Courts Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
Summer success for Pay or Stay campaign
Monday, 19 February 2007, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
The new system that prevents fine dodgers from travelling overseas proved its success over the summer holidays, Courts Minister Rick Barker said today. “‘Pay or Stay’ enables the Collections Unit of the Ministry of Justice to catch people with unpaid ... More >>
Aucklanders benefit from electives funding
Monday, 19 February 2007, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Well over a thousand extra Aucklanders will get their elective treatment by 30 June. About 765 people in Waitemata and another 640 in Counties Manukau will benefit from the increased elective funding announced by Health Minister Pete Hodgson late last ... More >>
Under Age Drinking Under Review
Sunday, 18 February 2007, 12:52 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Mark Burton and Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor today released the terms of reference for the Government's review of the sale and supply of liquor to under-18-year-olds. More >>
Business Briefing: The NZ – China Connection
Saturday, 17 February 2007, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Of its 1.3 billion people, more than 100 million are affluent, another 350 million have increasing real disposable income. More >>
PM's Statement to Parliament: Sustainable Future
Friday, 16 February 2007, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
In her statement to Parliament this week, Prime Minister Helen Clark outlined the Labour-led government's sustainability agenda. The statement included a challenge to all New Zealanders to make our country the world's first truly sustainable nation. ... More >>
Govt funding cuts for at risk families
Friday, 16 February 2007, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour is talking up its achievements on child welfare despite an appalling record of child abuse statistics and cuts in funding this year for vital family support programmes, says National’s Associate Welfare spokeswoman, Anne Tolley. More >>
NZ urges Japan to move ship in safest way possible
Friday, 16 February 2007, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has approached the Japanese government urging it to act in the best interests of the Nisshin Maru's crew and the sensitive Antarctic marine environment and take immediate action to move its stricken ship. More >>
Capital grants to Schools of Government
Friday, 16 February 2007, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced a capital grant of $10 million to support the Australia and New Zealand School of Government and the Victoria University of Wellington School of Government. More >>
Bradford pleased over manufacturing trend
Friday, 16 February 2007, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Government Buy Kiwi Made spokesperson, Sue Bradford, expressed cautious optimism at the latest Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) figures released by Business NZ today. More >>
$7 million to improve career education
Friday, 16 February 2007, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Steve Maharey announces the launch of a new education programme (CPaBL) which will encourage higher levels of student engagement and retention in the senior school by improving careers information and guidance. More >>
Plans for Youth Justice residence move on
Friday, 16 February 2007, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Child, Youth and Family Services Minister Ruth Dyson has announced that the Parekarangi site, south of Rotorua, is the preferred site for the new Youth Justice Central residence. More >>
$7 million to improve careers education
Friday, 16 February 2007, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Steve Maharey today launched a new programme, which will encourage higher levels of student engagement and retention in the senior school by improving careers information and guidance. More >>
Treasury reports on health sector
Friday, 16 February 2007, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
The reports dealing with the review of the health sector highlight what we have in common with other developed countries, namely the increasing cost of prescription drugs, a high quality workforce, technology and the increasing burden of disease ... More >>
Anderton opens new Veterinary Association premises
Friday, 16 February 2007, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
There is growth in the veterinary sector generally and the importance of our animal based industries More >>
