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NZ Begins Participation in Expo 2010, Shanghai
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff today announced that cabinet approval has been given for development work to start on New Zealand's participation in Expo 2010 to be held in Shanghai, China. More >>
NZ seeks agriculture emissions solution at Nairobi
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will be seeking international cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, at an international meeting on climate change in Nairobi next week, Climate Change Minister David Parker said today. More >>
Internat'l visitor spend increases by nearly $1bn
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor has welcomed the latest figures showing international visitors spent a record $7 billion in New Zealand in the year to June 2006. More >>
Report release on East Coast Forestry Project
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Jim Anderton publicly released the review report of the East Coast Forestry Project (ECFP) today which was initiated in 1992 to counter erosion on the unstable hill country of the Gisborne-East Coast region. More >>
Review of supply and sale of liquor welcomed
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has welcomed a government review of restrictions around the sale and supply of liquor to young people, following Parliament's decision to keep the minimum age for purchasing alcohol at 18. More >>
Opening of Queenstown Courthouse
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker officially opened the new Queenstown Courthouse today, saying the new court would provide the Queenstown community with enhanced justice services. More >>
New Zealand - China: A Comprehensive Relationship
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
It is with great pleasure that I address the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences today. I want to use this opportunity to provide an update from the New Zealand perspective on the FTA negotiations between China and New Zealand, and the potential opportunities ... More >>
Cullen Speech to NZBio Auckland CEO breakfast
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Can I thank Jim for that introduction and the warm welcome to be here with you today. More >>
Peters: American Chamber of Commerce awards
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Building stronger relationships with the US Delivered to the 2006 American Chamber of Commerce-USP Success and Innovation Business Awards dinner Hyatt Regency Hotel, Auckland More >>
Cullen: Financial Services Institute
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
It is a great pleasure for me to be here with you this evening and I would like to thank Ray for inviting me to address you. In the initial invitation, Ray suggested that I perhaps address the key issues that I believe face the financial system and ... More >>
Peters: Building stronger relationships with US
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters' speech to the 2006 American Chamber of Commerce-USP Success and Innovation Business Awards dinner More >>
Exploration activity increases in Canterbury Basin
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Energy Minister Harry Duynhoven today announced that Origin Energy has been awarded a large petroleum exploration permit in the offshore Canterbury Basin. More >>
Business Tax Review – issues papers released
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne have today released three issues papers dealing with the tax credit options of the Business Tax Review. More >>
Govt to review supply, sale of liquor to under 18s
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Mark Burton and Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor today announced the Government's intention to review the restrictions on the supply and sale of liquor to under 18 year olds should the Sale of Liquor (Youth Alcohol Harm ... More >>
Cuisine and Fine Wine project announced
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will provide $1.9 million towards "Cuisine and Fine Wine" - a Major Regional Initiative in Wairarapa that aims to strengthen the region’s food and wine reputation internationally, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard announced ... More >>
King: Turning first sod for Mangatawhiri Deviation
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
In the six months I have been Transport Minister and in the year I have been Police Minister I have been taking a close interest in the road toll and in the number of crashes occurring on our roads. More >>
Report on healthy homes welcomed
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 7:54 am | New Zealand Government
Energy minister David Parker today welcomed the report Healthy, Wealthy and Wise, by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Morgan Williams. More >>
Buy Kiwi Made regional fund announced
Wednesday, 8 November 2006, 12:37 am | New Zealand Government
A new $3 million fund for the Buy Kiwi Made regional and sector initiatives was announced today by the Government Spokesperson for Buy Kiwi Made Sue Bradford. "The fund, part the Government's $11.5 million Buy Kiwi Made programme, aims to support initiatives ... More >>
Speech shows Brash to be yesterday's man
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans' Affairs Minister Rick Barker today said Don Brash's address to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association National Council meeting shows that everything we have done has passed Dr Brash by, and confirms he is yesterday's man. More >>
Vigilance and action key drivers for biosecurity
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Biosecurity, Jim Anderton said today at the 4th Biosecurity Summit that Kiwis need to buy-in to New Zealand's status as a unique habitat. He said that the Labour-Progressive Government was continually working to meet its responsibility ... More >>
