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Minister appoints new Fiordland Marine Guardians
Thursday, 11 January 2007, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister David Benson-Pope has announced the appointment of Anne McDermott and Mark Peychers to the Fiordland Marine Guardians advisory committee. More >>
Peters heads to rescheduled Summit meeting
Wednesday, 10 January 2007, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters heads to Cebu, in the Philippines, tomorrow to attend the East Asia Summit (EAS) meeting of Foreign Ministers, which was postponed in early December. More >>
Latest Migration Figures
Wednesday, 10 January 2007, 12:21 am | New Zealand Government
Latest migration figures show New Zealand is successfully attracting the migrants it needs in an increasingly mobile and competitive global climate, Immigration Minister David Cunliffe says. More >>
4 weeks annual leave fast approaching
Monday, 8 January 2007, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
With 1 April fast approaching, it's time for employers to start their final planning to prepare for the move to four weeks' annual holiday, says Minister of Labour Ruth Dyson. More >>
Reaction to appointment of Fiji's interim PM
Monday, 8 January 2007, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
The swearing in of Fiji’s military commander as that nation’s "interim prime minister" inspires no confidence that Fiji is moving quickly back to democratic rule, Duty Minister Ruth Dyson said. More >>
New Zealand Govt Skeptical Over Fiji Developments
Friday, 5 January 2007, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
Duty Minister Ruth Dyson today expressed scepticism about statements from President Iloilo of Fiji and Frank Bainimarama. More >>
Year of the Veteran concludes
Thursday, 4 January 2007, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans' Affairs Minister Rick Barker today said the 'Year of the Veteran' was a great success, and that 2007 will build on its momentum as we further improve our support of veterans. More >>
National rejects Export Year 2007
Sunday, 31 December 2006, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
National rejects Export Year 2007 support for firms A New Year’s resolution - celebrate our exporters More >>
NZ to be represented at US state funeral
Sunday, 31 December 2006, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter will represent New Zealand at the State Funeral of former United States President Gerald R Ford in Washington, Cabinet Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Hussein’s death ends a troubled chapter
Saturday, 30 December 2006, 8:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Duty Minister Trevor Mallard today said that Saddam Hussein’s death ends a chapter in Iraq’s troubled history. More >>
Make a New Year Resolution to Get Ready
Friday, 29 December 2006, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker today urged New Zealanders to add two things to their list of New Year resolutions. More >>
A bumper year for collecting fines
Wednesday, 27 December 2006, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Another record year of fine collections should act as a warning to people owing fines and reparations this summer – you will get caught and you will have to pay, says Courts Minister Rick Barker. More >>
Govt funding support for kiwi expat network
Wednesday, 27 December 2006, 7:04 am | New Zealand Government
The government is giving funding support to the Kea network of expats abroad, to further help New Zealand business and industries tap into our global talent pool and extend international connections, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard ... More >>
Exchanging or returning lemons after Christmas
Sunday, 24 December 2006, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
What do you do when you've recovered from Christmas festivities and realise that some of the gifts you have received aren't right for you, are damaged or don't work? More >>
Cabinet agrees to tougher controls on fireworks
Friday, 22 December 2006, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has approved tighter regulations around the sale of fireworks for Guy Fawkes 2007, Environment Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
Wakapuaka Estuary decision
Friday, 22 December 2006, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The High Court's decision in the Wakapuaka Estuary (mudflats) case was released on December 21 2006. The High Court has declined to overturn the decision of the Maori Land Court that the mudflats are Maori freehold land. More >>
Keep safe over the holidays
Friday, 22 December 2006, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker today urged New Zealanders to take some time to plan for the unexpected before starting their holidays. More >>
Beehive Bulletin – 22 December 2006
Friday, 22 December 2006, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Workers earning the minimum wage will receive a 9.8 per cent pay rise from 1 April 2007. The minimum adult wage, for those 18 years plus, will increase from $10.25 to $11.25 an hour ($450 for a 40 hour week) - the largest increase since the Labour-led ... More >>
Work continues to seek and destroy pollutants
Friday, 22 December 2006, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Destroying the remains of banned pesticides on farms, continuing the clean-up of contaminated sites, and completing the destruction of stockpiled hazardous waste are among the actions government has committed to under the Stockholm Convention, ... More >>
Good Progress in Introductory Free Trade Talks
Friday, 22 December 2006, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff says that an initial meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council states and New Zealand negotiators for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) made good progress. More >>
