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Ministers support Environment Waikato
Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton and Environment Minister David Benson-Pope expressed support today for Environment Waikato's decision to lay charges against farmers who are allegedly breaching consent conditions and polluting waterways. More >>
New Zealand Signs Wine Labelling Agreement
Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister, Phil Goff, welcomed New Zealand's signature of an agreement on rules for wine labelling in 'new world' wine markets. More >>
Mauri Ora takes Maori taonga to the world
Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has taken centre stage in Japan with the exhibition of the largest collection of Maori taonga (treasures) to leave New Zealand in over 20 years. Mauri Ora: Treasures from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, was opened at Tokyo National Museum ... More >>
A1GP race showcases NZ as top major event venue
Monday, 22 January 2007, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
The inaugural New Zealand round of the A1GP motor racing event in Taupo today is a great example of New Zealand's ability to host world class international events, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Doha, Defence and Disarmament on Goff's EU Agenda
Monday, 22 January 2007, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Trade, Defence and Disarmament Minister, Phil Goff, will be in Europe this week to attend a WTO Ministerial Meeting at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. This will be preceded by an intensive round of meetings with Ministerial colleagues ... More >>
Bruce McLaren grows as a symbol of can-do Kiwi
Monday, 22 January 2007, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet minister and Progressive Party leader, Jim Anderton was at the A1 Grand Prix event at Taupo today as a part of the team announcing the proposed film on the life of Bruce McLaren. More >>
Carter urges caution in the Southern Ocean
Monday, 22 January 2007, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister, Chris Carter said "Japan's whaling fleet is not welcome in New Zealand ports". Speaking at a reception onboard the Greenpeace vessel – Esperanza in Auckland today, the Minister also urged all parties involved in this year's whaling ... More >>
Peters unmoved by Bainimarama's threats
Monday, 22 January 2007, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is unmoved by Frank Bainimarama's threats of retaliation against New Zealand for imposing travel sanctions in the wake of last year's Fiji coup. More >>
PM welcomes establishment of Hillary Institute
Monday, 22 January 2007, 12:02 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark welcomed today’s announcement of the formation of the Hillary Institute and the establishment of a prestigious international prize to be awarded for outstanding leadership. More >>
Most fishers keeping to the rules
Thursday, 18 January 2007, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
"Most recreational fishers are keeping to the fishing regulations," Jim Anderton said today. "The Ministry of Fisheries compliance figures for December 2006 bear that out with 95% of recreational fishers inspected meeting the regulations. Fewer ... More >>
Appointment to Board of Guardians of Super Fund
Thursday, 18 January 2007, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today announced that John Evans has been appointed to the Board of Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation. More >>
Close Up captioning welcomed
Thursday, 18 January 2007, 12:33 am | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister, Ruth Dyson, is welcoming the announcement that TVNZ's current affairs show Close Up will be offering live captioning from next week. More >>
New Tourism Board members
Thursday, 18 January 2007, 12:05 am | New Zealand Government
New members have been appointed to the Tourism Board, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor announced today. More >>
Heatley re-runs old news on Fisheries Officers
Wednesday, 17 January 2007, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Fisheries, Jim Anderton, said today that National's spokesperson on Fisheries, Phil Heatley, was re-hashing an old press release from the same time last year with regards to the numbers of Honorary Fisheries Officers (HFOs). More >>
NZ Supports Fight Against Pacific Terrorism
Tuesday, 16 January 2007, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will give the United Nations $200,000 to help it work with Pacific Island countries on improving their counter-terrorism legislation, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
New Threatened Species List Announced Today
Tuesday, 16 January 2007, 12:20 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Conservation today announced the release of the publication ‘New Zealand Threat Classification System lists’. This is the second edition of the publication; this follows the first edition which was released in October 2002. More >>
Kiwi Share Being Reviewed to Meet Changing Times
Tuesday, 16 January 2007, 12:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Kiwi Share agreement between the government and Telecom that ensures households enjoy free local phone calls is being reviewed to ensure it takes account of fast-changing technologies. More >>
Branson eyes up NZ for sustainable investment
Monday, 15 January 2007, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister David Parker is to meet with world-leading entrepreneur and businessman Sir Richard Branson today, to talk about biofuels. More >>
PM to visit Antarctica for Scott Base 50th
Monday, 15 January 2007, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark will visit Antarctica from 18 to 22 January, accompanied by Sir Edmund Hillary, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Scott Base, New Zealand’s Antarctic research station. More >>
Anderton's views regrettable, says Peters
Friday, 12 January 2007, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Jim Anderton's comments about United States President George Bush are ill-informed and regrettable, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
