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Small business says government on right track
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Small business approval of government efforts to improve policy relating to small and medium enterprises has gone up, Minister for Small Business, Lianne Dalziel announced today. More >>
NZFSA Executive Director steps down
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Food Safety Authority executive director Andrew McKenzie is to step down in mid-2007, Food Safety Minister Annette King has announced. More >>
$6 million to help children into early education
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Funding of $6 million will create and retain over 400 places for children at 28 new and expanding early childhood education centres across the country, Education Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>
NZ contributes to African relief efforts
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is contributing $2 million to relief efforts in Africa following two humanitarian crises caused by extreme weather conditions, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
National's Christmas message for schools
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Schools must be disappointed by the National Party's response to the government's review of operational funding, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Key – Treasury poodle?
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen said Mr Key's statement today on how a government should action its priorities shows how inexperienced and dangerous a National-led government would be. More >>
Buy Kiwi Made funding applications open today
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The initial funding round for the $3 million Buy Kiwi Made Regional and Sector Initiatives Fund is now open, Sue Bradford, Government Spokesperson for Buy Kiwi Made, announced today. "The fund, established in November, is part of the Government's $11.5 million ... More >>
Additional funding for palliative care
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
An addition $4.7 million (GST inclusive) to address cost pressures for hospices and further develop palliative care services was announced by Minister of Health Pete Hodgson today. More >>
Anderton releases advice on BZP to warn consumers
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs (EACD) has recommended the Government make benzylpiperazine (BZP), phenylpiperazines and related piperazines, common ingredients in 'party pills', illegal because of the risk of harm. More >>
Takeovers Panel appointments announced
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 12:44 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the following appointments to the Takeovers Panel: - David Jones, currently the deputy chair of the Panel, as chair from 8 March 2007 to 7 March 2011. David Jones will replace the inaugural chair John ... More >>
Current account deficit underscores imbalances
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 12:43 am | New Zealand Government
While the current account deficit has improved, there is still no room for complacency, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. The September year current account deficit improved to $14.4 billion or 9.1 per cent of GDP, slightly better than market expectations ... More >>
New Zealand continues support for Nuclear Security
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 12:07 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will contribute another $25,000 to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to help its efforts to improve nuclear safety and security and fight the possibility of nuclear terrorism, Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Anderton: Whakairo exhibition and graduation
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech to the Whakairo exhibition and graduation of Master Carvers, Ko Tane at Willowbank, 60 Hussey Rd, Harewood, Christchurch More >>
Strengthening Regional Governance
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Mark Burton has received a proposal for strengthening Auckland's regional governance arrangements. More >>
Kiwi kids encouraged to "move it with Mervyn"
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Sport and Recreation Trevor Mallard today launched a six-week programme to encourage primary school age children to "move it with Mervyn" by spending less time in front of computers and televisions and more time getting active. More >>
Trevor Mallard - Speech, Moving It With Mervyn
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Hi kids! It’s a great pleasure to be with you again this year at what is without a doubt one of the highlights of my Christmas calendar. More >>
Construction to start this week on Bell Block
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The start of construction this week on the Bell Block bypass is a significant milestone for New Plymouth, Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven said today. More >>
New Zealand economy proves resilient
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand economy has been more resilient than expected at Budget time with the expected downturn proving to be much milder, said Finance Minister Michael Cullen today. More >>
Philip Burdon new Chair of Asia:NZ Foundation
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Former Trade Negotiations Minister Philip Burdon has been appointed Chair of the Asia:NZ Foundation, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Review shows schools managing finances well
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
A Ministry of Education review of schools' operational funding released today shows schools are managing their finances well, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
