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PM: Address at Launch of Sky Documentary Channel

Saturday, 4 November 2006, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for the invitation to be part of the launch of Sky’s new documentary channel – a very welcome development from my point of view, as a fan of the documentary genre. More >>

Negative didymo result good news, timely reminder

Friday, 3 November 2006, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government

Negative didymo result good news, but a timely reminder to Check, Clean and Dry aquatic equipment this summer News that the suspect Rangitikei River sample is not didymo is a timely reminder of the necessity to take precautions to prevent the spread of ... More >>

Energy efficiency consultation opens

Friday, 3 November 2006, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government

Public feedback is being sought on proposals to improve the energy efficiency of homes and commercial buildings through better insulation, solar water heating, and efficient lighting technologies, said the Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove ... More >>

King: National walking conference

Friday, 3 November 2006, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government

Annette King speech at "Living Streets Aotearoa" national walking conference More >>

Not time to laze around on deckchairs

Friday, 3 November 2006, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government

Government must take action against the tide of cheap illegally and unsustainably logged wooden furniture imports that are killing New Zealand's furniture manufacturing industry, the Green Party says. More >>

O'Connor: Addiction Treatment Leadership Day

Thursday, 2 November 2006, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government

There is no doubt that the financial cost of addictive behaviour continues to be widespread, affecting individuals, families, communities, employers and companies. More >>

Government support for new Fiordland visitor centr

Thursday, 2 November 2006, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government

The government will provide $2 million towards the Discover Fiordland International Wilderness Centre, a world class tourism attraction based in Te Anau, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today. More >>

Mallard: Collaboration helping exporters go global

Thursday, 2 November 2006, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Trevor Mallard Minister for Economic Development 2 November 2006 Speech Notes Collaboration can help exporters go global Speech to New Zealand Metals Industry Conference, Kingsgate Hotel, Hamilton Thank you for the invitation to speak at your ... More >>

USA visit reinforces our civil defence approach

Thursday, 2 November 2006, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker said today that discussions with America's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and with civil defence staff in Hawaii and New Orleans have reinforced New Zealand's approach to disaster and emergency management. More >>

NZ joins diplomatic protest at Iceland's whaling

Thursday, 2 November 2006, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand has joined a diplomatic protest by 25 countries and the European Commission expressing extreme disappointment at Iceland's resumption of commercial whaling in its waters, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>

USA visit reinforces our civil defence approach

Thursday, 2 November 2006, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government

Warnings on cigarette packets get green light

Thursday, 2 November 2006, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government

Graphic images of the kinds of damage smoking can cause will cover cigarette packets from early 2008. More >>

Resignation Of IRD Commissioner David Butler

Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says IRD commissioner David Butler will be extremely difficult to replace. More >>

Funding for ICT projects will benefit communities

Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Luamanuvao Winnie Laban today announced the opening of the Community Partnership Fund's 2006/07 funding round, as part of the Labour-led government's Digital Strategy. More >>

Food allergy booklet will help 90,000 sufferers

Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government

A new booklet aimed at New Zealand's 90,000 food allergy sufferers provides information that will help them make better choices when it comes to managing their allergy, says Food Safety Minister Annette King. More >>

Top OECD job for head of Inland Revenue

Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed the appointment of Inland Revenue chief executive David Butler to a key position in the OECD. More >>

National continues negative campaign

Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Steve Maharey says National's latest billboard campaign shows their negative approach to politics, backed by big money interests, will continue through to the next election. More >>

Peters urges Fiji commander to stop threats

Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters today expressed New Zealand’s deep concern at continued threats from the Fiji Military Commander against the democratically elected government of Fiji. More >>

Review of physiotherapy services funding

Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government

ACC Minister Ruth Dyson and New Zealand First Deputy Leader Peter Brown today announced details of a review of the way physiotherapy services are funded and accredited. More >>

Taupo Protection Trust gets $81.5 million go-ahead

Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister David Benson-Pope and Taupo MP Mark Burton today announced that Cabinet has approved the Lake Taupo Protection Trust's administration of the $81.5 million fund to protect Lake Taupo's water quality. More >>

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