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A time to remember caregivers
Sunday, 29 October 2006, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Child, Youth and Family Minister Ruth Dyson is paying tribute to New Zealand's thousands of caregivers to mark Foster Care Awareness Week. More >>
Human rights, democracy, and prosperity - Peters
Saturday, 28 October 2006, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Human rights, democracy, and prosperity 52nd Conference of the Asia Pacific League for Freedom and Democracy Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland More >>
Helen Clark Annual Party Conf. Keynote Address
Saturday, 28 October 2006, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
At this conference we celebrate our party’s election to government for a third term – a result all of us here worked so hard to achieve. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all you did to make that possible. More >>
Minister praises progress on Coastal Plan
Friday, 27 October 2006, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister David Benson-Pope has congratulated Northland Regional Council on its progress towards providing for regional aquaculture management, as the council releases its Regional Coastal Plan for public and industry consultation. More >>
Urgent correction to work-testing claims
Friday, 27 October 2006, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Many media are reporting the Working New Zealand package as requiring work testing of all beneficiaries aged over 60. More >>
Anderton launches Poaching is Theft campaign
Friday, 27 October 2006, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton has today launched 'Poaching is Theft', a joint initiative between the seafood industry, government and recreational fishers, which aims to raise public awareness about the impact of the theft poaching of paua and rock lobster ... More >>
Law provides new insolvency options for companies
Friday, 27 October 2006, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Creditors and directors of failing companies will in future have more flexible and effective methods to deal with financial distress under changes to New Zealand's insolvency laws passed by Parliament today, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel says. More >>
Drug-free sport - NZ assumes leadership role
Friday, 27 October 2006, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Parliament has today passed a new law that places New Zealand at the forefront of the fight against doping in sport. More >>
Craig Fisher Appointed To Advisory Group
Friday, 27 October 2006, 12:52 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the appointment of Craig Fisher to the Trans-Tasman Accounting and Auditing Standards Advisory Group (TTAASAG). More >>
Archives report welcomed
Friday, 27 October 2006, 12:10 am | New Zealand Government
Archives Minister Judith Tizard today welcomed a report reviewing Archives New Zealand's systems and processes for managing Ministers' papers. More >>
Lazy Tolley misrepresents facts - again
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government has increased the number of places in Youth Justice residences over the past year and considered other options to prevent young people spending time in police cells, says Child Youth and Family Services Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Govt helps strengthen textile industry
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will provide $1.96 million towards Kapiti-Horowhenua’s DesignTex project that aims to strengthen the region’s textile businesses and help them become more globally competitive, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Seasonal work policy strong on compliance
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has invested heavily in compliance measures to ensure the new Recognised Seasonal Employer policy works well, say Immigration Minister David Cunliffe and Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Government funds post-grad study for 600 teachers
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
In a move to further lift the quality of mathematics teaching, the government will fund tertiary fees for 600 primary teachers from next year, Education Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>
Intensive employment support extended to all
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope has announced new measures to provide intensive employment support to every New Zealander who is receiving a benefit and is able to work. More >>
Mallard: Rangitoto College sporting success
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me here today. I am delighted to be here to help you celebrate your school's outstanding sporting achievements. The talent on show today is exciting and represents a level of excellence that, if it continues to develop, will make ... More >>
North Shore's young sporting talent celebrated
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Double world duathlon winner Rebecca Spence was today presented with a special award at her school, Rangitoto College. More >>
New resource for young Maori launched
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
A new educational resource using music, animation and real-life examples to promote health and mental wellbeing among young Maori has been unveiled by Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
New story book for children on weeds launched
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter today joined students at Wellington’s Otari Primary School to officially launch a new storybook for children about New Zealand's weed problem. ‘When the Jones kids came to town: A Weedbusters adventure” has ... More >>
Support for new ideas in fight against obesity
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government is throwing its support behind four new projects to fight obesity with an $800,000 investment from the Healthy Eating, Healthy Action Innovation Fund, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
