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Key and English divided over economic policy
Friday, 9 February 2007, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
National leader John Key and finance spokesman Bill English are clearly at odds over the concept of a mortgage levy, which could potentially ease pressure on exporters, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Investing in Out of School Services
Friday, 9 February 2007, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
New research on out of school services will be useful in planning further Government investment in the sector, Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope says. More >>
Next Steps To Achieve Roading Value For Money
Friday, 9 February 2007, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Annette King has released the report of the Ministerial Advisory Group on Roading Costs (MAG) and outlined the next steps that will be taken to increase the value for taxpayer money spent on land transport. More >>
Helping homeowners make informed choices
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Joint statement from the Minister for Building and Construction, and Consumers' Institute Chief Executive David Russell More >>
Labour stands by its record on tackling poverty
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government has brought 130 thousand children out of poverty since 2001 and although there are still poor families, their situation has improved dramatically since Labour has been in power, says the Education Minister, Steve Maharey. More >>
Concern Over Canadian Moves to Limit Dairy Imports
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Concern Over Canadian Moves to Limit Dairy Imports More >>
Zaoui family decision
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister David Cunliffe has decided not to allow the family of Ahmed Zaoui to come to New Zealand while Mr Zaoui's security risk certificate review is being determined. More >>
Tribute to Professor Alan MacDiarmid
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today expressed her sorrow at the news of the death of Professor Alan MacDiarmid, and extended her condolences and sympathies to his family. More >>
Alan MacDiarmid an exceptional New Zealander
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Professor Alan MacDiarmid was an outstanding scientist and an exceptional New Zealander, Research Science and Technology Minister Steve Maharey said today. "Through his long and distinguished career, Professor MacDiarmid made an outstanding contribution to ... More >>
Death of Helen Duncan
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader Helen Clark today paid tribute to the memory of Helen Duncan, a Labour list MP from 1998 to 2005. "Helen was a strong Labour supporter all her life, serving Parliament, the public education system, and the women's and ... More >>
Unemployment rate second lowest on record
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest labour force figures confirm that the Government's employment strategy is delivering jobs, Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope says. More >>
More chance for children as benefit numbers tumble
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Latest benefit figures show that there are now 62,735 fewer children living in a household claiming a main benefit than in December 1999, says Social Development and Employment Minister, David Benson-Pope. More >>
Active children are healthy children
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me here today. It is always refreshing to be able to spend time with our youngest New Zealanders. More >>
Trevor Mallard Launches New PlayGym Resource
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard today launched PlayGym, a resource aimed at keeping kids active, during a launch at Takapuna Kindergarten in Auckland. More >>
Goff to Farewell Lebanon Contingent
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff will formally farewell the first New Zealand Defence Force personnel deploying to Lebanon, where they will work with the UN disposing of unexploded munitions, at Devonport Naval Base, Auckland on Friday afternoon. More >>
US venture capitalists back kiwi anticancer co.
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
Kiwi science and innovation has received a major international endorsement with the news of international venture capital backing for oncology drug discovery company Proacta, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
500th Royal Albatross chick at Taiaroa Head named
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 12:43 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter today formally named the 500th Royal Albatross chick to hatch at Taiaroa Head/ Pukerua on the Otago Peninsula, the only mainland breeding colony of albatross in the Southern Hemisphere. More >>
National should apologise for legacy of poverty
Wednesday, 7 February 2007, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party leader should come up with some clear policies on eliminating poverty, rather than just handing out muesli bars, says the Education Minister, Steve Maharey. More >>
King delighted by award to Lyall Thurston
Wednesday, 7 February 2007, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Annette King says she is delighted that Rotorua health and disability advocate Lyall Thurston has been recognised with a prestigious award for his work promoting fortification of flour with folic acid. More >>
Key seeking to cover his embarrassing mistake
Wednesday, 7 February 2007, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister, Steve Maharey, says John Key has mounted a ridiculous cover up campaign to try to hide a political stunt that went wrong. More >>
