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Local Government Rates Inquiry Starts Consultation
Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The local government rates inquiry has started its public consultation with the release of a background document, and public meetings planned at a number of cities around the country. More >>
Making New Zealand aviation export industry soar
Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
This conference marks an important milestone. It means that the research for the Aviation Industry Association, funded under the government's Sector Initiative Fund, is nearing an end. That work will soon be finished, but the action is just starting. More >>
Peters welcomes North Korea nuclear deal
Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is welcoming news that North Korea has agreed to dismantle its nuclear facilities in exchange for energy assistance and other measures. More >>
Ministerial Cars To Meet Emissions Standards
Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
In a move to be duplicated across the public service, the government is taking immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring ministerial cars to meet tough new emissions standards, Climate Change Minister David Parker said today. More >>
Public Service Takes Lead Becoming Carbon Neutral
Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
In a world-leading move, the 39 core public service departments will begin immediate work to achieve carbon neutrality as part of the Labour-led government's push towards sustainability, State Services Minister Annette King and Climate Change Minister ... More >>
Govt getting even tougher on imported vehicles
Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government
The government is proposing even tougher restrictions on new car imports to ensure they comply with current international vehicle emission standards says Associate Transport Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Cullen: Scientific collaboration with Korea
Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 12:16 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Michael Cullen Speech notes for a reception at Government House for the Korea-NZ joint symposium at the MacDiarmid Institute AMN-3 conference. More >>
Prime Minister Announces Phillip Field's Expulsion
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 7:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and President of the Labour Party Mike Williams say that Mr Field's public comments amount to an announcement of intention to run against Labour at the next election and so have invited expulsion. More >>
Government requires Biofuels sales
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will require an increasing proportion of cleaner-burning biofuels to be sold to cut greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy security. More >>
Government to buy eco-friendly goods and services
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Businesses that provide sustainable goods and services are set for a major boost following the announcement of new government procurement policies, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel said today. More >>
Clark: Prime Minister’s Statement
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s my privilege to present this annual statement to Parliament setting out the government’s priorities for the year ahead. Last year’s statement set out an ambitious programme, and a great deal has been achieved. More >>
Watson assures Carter that he won't ram ships
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter has spoken to Captain Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and has received an undertaking that the Farley Moat will not ram the Japanese whaling vessel it is pursuing. More >>
Bright future for the tiniest science
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Imagine being able to access medical technology that can remove blockages to an artery precisely, without having to undergo an operation, or the production of new bio-degradable materials which would in time remove environmental contamination. More >>
Most Skilled Migrants Enjoying NZ Life
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
New research shows that most skilled migrants are enjoying life in New Zealand by a year after arriving here, Immigration Minister David Cunliffe says. More >>
Breakfast plan gone by lunchtime
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
The decision by John Key to quietly drop National's breakfast in schools plan, proves the party has no concrete policies and is not in touch with the real issues facing students, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Sea Shepherd should back off says Carter
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter today flatly rejected threats from the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society following a violent confrontation between protest ships and a Japanese Whaling vessel in the Southern Ocean. More >>
Steady progress in Maori education
Monday, 12 February 2007, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The overall performance and participation of Maori in education and the workforce is improving, and this will continue through a combination of support programmes and initiatives. More >>
Gov responds to "simplistic & misleading comments"
Monday, 12 February 2007, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister David Parker has criticised Kyoto Forestry Association head Roger Dickie for making simplistic and misleading comments about climate change proposals. More >>
Cosgrove happy to meet Auckland Mayors
Monday, 12 February 2007, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
In response to Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey's request today, Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove said he is happy to attend a meeting of the Auckland Mayoral Forum to discuss the leaky buildings issue. More >>
Use-of-money interest rates to rise
Monday, 12 February 2007, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Use-of-money interest rates on unpaid and overpaid tax will rise from 8 March 2007, to align them with market rates, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
