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Goff Presses for Reduction in Tariffs

Friday, 22 December 2006, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government

Reductions of tariffs on dairy exports to Egypt were top of the agenda for trade talks between Egyptian Trade and Industry Minister, Rachid Rachid, and New Zealand Trade Minister Phil Goff in Cairo yesterday. More >>

Xmas Visit by Goff to Kiwi Troops in Sinai

Friday, 22 December 2006, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Phil Goff today visited North Camp on the Sinai to talk with Kiwi Defence Force personnel serving on the border of the Gaza Strip. More >>

Judge MacLean appointed Chief Coroner

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government

District Court Judge Neil MacLean has been appointed as the first Chief Coroner under the new Coroners Act, Attorney–General Michael Cullen announced today. More >>

Appointments to NZTE board announced

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Three members of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise board have had their terms renewed and a new member has been appointed, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard and Acting Trade Minister Annette King announced today. More >>

Mobile termination rate decision delegated

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Communications Minister David Cunliffe has delegated the decision on the Commerce Commission's mobile termination rate recommendations to his colleague, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard. More >>

Anderton says welfare of animals critical to NZ

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government

In an address given at the University of Canterbury School of Law today, the Minister of Agriculture, Jim Anderton, said that in a country as reliant on animals as New Zealand is, "We have to be leaders in everything related to animals. Legal developments ... More >>

Royal reappointed to the Maori Heritage Council

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Dr Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal has been reappointed to the Maori Heritage Council of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. More >>

Government getting tougher on imported vehicles

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Transport Minister Judith Tizard today announced measures to restrict imports of vehicles with older technology to help reduce vehicle emissions which contribute to air pollution and climate change. More >>

Les Curtin – exemplary public servant

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Fisheries, Jim Anderton sent a letter of appreciation and tribute to Les Curtin, the oldest employee with the Ministry of Fisheries, who retires tomorrow. Mr Curtin arrived from New South Wales in 1966 and he has worked with the marine ... More >>

Roadmap guides future of Kiwi energy research

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government

A 'Science Roadmap' for Energy research released today will guide a crucial area of research for New Zealand, says Research Science and Technology Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

Rates for free early childhood education

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Funding rates for Labour's policy of 20 hours free early childhood education for all three and four-year-olds, were announced today by Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

New ethical guidelines being released

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government

New ethical guidelines for researchers doing observational studies will improve safety and quality in the health system, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>

Holiday entitlements mean fairness for NZ

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government

“Clear holiday entitlements are just one way in which the Labour-led government is encouraging better working conditions and fairness in New Zealand workplaces," said Minister of Labour Ruth Dyson today. More >>

Dalziel names new small business advisers

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government

The Small Business Advisory Group is taking on a new look with twelve new appointments, Minister for Small Business Lianne Dalziel announced today. The Small Business Advisory Group has provided business sector perspectives to the government on policy development ... More >>

Anderton: BZP decision-making process

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government

Jim Anderton, Associate Minister of Health and Leader of the Progressive Party, responded today to continued accusations by National MP Jacquie Dean and others that he is taking too long to make a decision on whether or not to recommend that Parliament ... More >>