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Further fall in benefit numbers

Monday, 18 December 2006, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government

Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope has welcomed the continuing fall in Unemployment and Domestic Purposes Benefit numbers, following the release of the November figures. More >>

Climate change policies a priority

Monday, 18 December 2006, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government

A significant forestry-planting programme involving thousands of hectares is one of the options being put forward to reduce New Zealand's carbon footprint. More >>

EMA Northern needs a maths lesson

Monday, 18 December 2006, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Labour Ruth Dyson today wondered if the Employers and Manufacturers Association (Northern) need a refresher course in maths after reading the results of their latest survey. More >>

Clark: Hong Kong Chamber Of Commerce

Monday, 18 December 2006, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government

Address at Business Breakfast Hong Kong Chamber Of Commerce ‘Enhancing New Zealand’s Place in Asia’ More >>

NZ Contributes to Mid-East Peace

Monday, 18 December 2006, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Phil Goff today announced that New Zealand Defence Force personnel will deploy to Lebanon in the new year as part of a UN force to clear unexploded ordnance. Mr Goff is currently in the Middle East on a trade and defence mission. More >>

Report on Public Perceptions of Courts

Monday, 18 December 2006, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government

Courts Minister Rick Barker released the 2006 report on 'Public Perceptions of the New Zealand Court System and Processes' today. More >>

NZ leads largest protest yet against whaling

Monday, 18 December 2006, 8:21 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand has led the largest single diplomatic protest yet against Japan's lethal scientific whaling programme in the Antarctic, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>

Huge response to advertising review

Friday, 15 December 2006, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government

The timeframe for a report reviewing alcohol advertising regulations has been extended after the Ministry of Health received more than 250 submissions. "It's really pleasing to receive such a great response and it is especially encouraging to hear the views ... More >>

New ERMA board member appointed

Friday, 15 December 2006, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government

A woman with extensive experience in public and environmental health is the newest appointee to the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA), Associate Minister for the Environment, Nanaia Mahuta, announced today. More >>

NZ implements sanctions against Nth Korea

Friday, 15 December 2006, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Regulations giving effect to United Nations-imposed sanctions against North Korea came into force in New Zealand today. More >>

Huge response to advertising review

Friday, 15 December 2006, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government

The timeframe for a report reviewing alcohol advertising regulations has been extended after the Ministry of Health received more than 250 submissions. More >>

Internet shopping and illegal goods

Friday, 15 December 2006, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government

While the internet has broken down borders and opened up the world of online shopping – buying goods on the net can still be risky business, the Customs Service is warning consumers this Christmas. More >>

Beehive Bulletin 15 December 2006

Friday, 15 December 2006, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government

The government's drive to transform New Zealand's economy to a high wage, knowledge based economy took a leap forward this week with the passing of legislation to bring New Zealanders faster, better broadband. The legislation promotes competition and ... More >>