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Great progress on collecting fines
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker said today that the initiatives of the Labour led Government to collect fines and reparation are paying dividends. More >>
Biggest-ever exercise will pay safety dividends
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s ability to cope in a real emergency will be improved as a result of the country’s largest-ever civil defence exercise, Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
Ngāti Mutunga Claims Settlement Act passed
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 8:26 am | New Zealand Government
The Act provides for the full and final settlement of all of Ngäti Mutunga’s Taranaki-based Treaty of Waitangi claims and enables the transfer of settlement assets and other redress agreed in the 2005 Deed of Settlement. More >>
Building Code submitters push for sustainability
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 12:41 am | New Zealand Government
Public submissions during the current Building Code review have revealed a strong push from New Zealanders for quality, energy efficient buildings that last for generations, said the Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove today. More >>
Creating a digital NZ - statement and backgrounder
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 12:40 am | New Zealand Government
Unlocking, protecting and preserving New Zealand's stock of digital information is at the heart of a discussion document released today by Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe and National Library Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Venture Investment Fund to be enhanced
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes are to be made to the government's Venture Investment Fund (VIF) to make it more attractive to private sector investors, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
NZ joins fight against dangerous red fire ant
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Biosecurity, Jim Anderton today announced Cabinet’s approval for up to $10.96 million to be used in the fight against the imported red fire ants following their discovery at Whirinaki, in Hawkes Bay earlier this year. More >>
Animal ethics an important part of research
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Agriculture, Jim Anderton said today at the national Animal Ethics Committee workshop that animals are a vital part of our economy and a formative part of our history. More >>
Cullen: Jessie Hetherington Ed Research Centre
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
I’m delighted to be here today with people who play a crucial role in educating the students of today so they can be equipped to face the challenges of tomorrow. The government wants New Zealand to become a much smarter kind of country, a high-income, ... More >>
Geographical Indications for NZ wines and spirits
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Commerce Minister Judith Tizard today announced a voluntary geographical indications registration system for New Zealand wines and spirits. The Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration legislation passed by Parliament last ... More >>
Bill completes rewrite of income tax law
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The historic, 15-year rewrite of New Zealand's income tax law entered its final stage today with the introduction into Parliament of a 2700-page bill. "This is a massive achievement,” Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said. More >>
New Zealand primary health care leading the world
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 12:46 am | New Zealand Government
Kiwi families are served by one of the world's leading primary health care systems according to new research from the New York-based Commonwealth Fund. More >>
Wood a 'hero' product
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Wood used for construction is cheaper and results in fewer greenhouse gas emissions than steel and concrete alternatives. This is true for both construction costs and over a 50 year lifecycle. These are the findings released today by Forestry Minister ... More >>
Mallard responds to parties comments on stadium
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Rugby World Cup Trevor Mallard today urged political parties to work constructively in the discussion around stadium in Auckland, in order to assist Auckland to make a decision. More >>
NZ to be Seen Through Chinese Eyes by Millions
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff has launched a television documentary series in Beijing which will introduce New Zealand to a television audience estimated by China Central Television ultimately to be up to 300 million Chinese viewers. More >>
Clark: New Zealand and Europe – Natural Partners
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Address to the Bertelsmann Foundation, Berlin New Zealand and Europe – Natural Partners in a Globalising World More >>
China Visit Further Cements Ties w Dynamic Nation
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff ended his official visit to China today and described it as positive for the growing trade and defence relationship between the two nations. More >>
End of institutionalisation milestone for families
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 12:11 am | New Zealand Government
The goal of an ordinary life for disabled New Zealanders has taken an historic step forward with the closure of the last institution for people with physical and intellectual disabilities, Health Minister Pete Hodgson and Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson ... More >>
High Level Defence Talks with China
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 12:00 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff concluded high-level defence and security discussions in China today. The talks included a meeting with Minister of National Defence, General Cao Gang Chuan, one of China's most senior political figures. They also involved ... More >>
Japan/NZ To reinvigorate trade economic relations
Monday, 13 November 2006, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
“Japan and New Zealand have established a working group to take a fresh look at the bilateral trade and economic relationship. This will be a forward-looking project to identify specific possibilities for building trade and investment”, says Trade ... More >>
