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Phil Goff In Nagasaki - The Cloak of Peace
Sunday, 22 October 2006, 12:00 am | New Zealand Government
It is a privilege for me to be here for the first time in the city of Nagasaki, to remember what occurred here 61 years ago, and to join with you to recommit ourselves to working to ensure that the scourge of nuclear destruction never again occurs in ... More >>
US company extends East Coast exploration efforts
Saturday, 21 October 2006, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Energy Minister Harry Duynhoven today announced that US company Pogo Producing has been given the go-ahead to extend their current oil and gas exploration permit on the East Coast of the North Island. More >>
Corporation improves utilisation of state houses
Friday, 20 October 2006, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
A project to improve the way state houses are used has delivered efficiency gains worth an estimated $282m in the past year, Housing Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
NZ, South Africa to negotiate film agreement
Friday, 20 October 2006, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced that New Zealand and South Africa have agreed to negotiate a film co-production agreement, and take other steps to strengthen cultural ties. Helen Clark today held formal talks ... More >>
Trade, Defence, Disarmament talks w Japan, S Korea
Friday, 20 October 2006, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Trade, Defence and Disarmament Minister Phil Goff travels to Japan and South Korea today to discuss a range of issues spanning his portfolio responsibilities. More >>
New High Commissioner to PNG
Friday, 20 October 2006, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea will be career diplomat Niels Holm, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. “New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have a strong and positive relationship, which encompasses substantial ... More >>
Govt support for film industry delivers
Friday, 20 October 2006, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today welcomed fresh evidence of the significant benefits the New Zealand’s screen production industry receives from large-budget international productions filmed here More >>
Regulations relaxed for secondhand dealers
Friday, 20 October 2006, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove today announced fine-tuning of regulations under the Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2004. The changes will have little or no effect on people who buy or sell secondhand goods from or to secondhand dealers. More >>
KiwiSaver website takes flight
Friday, 20 October 2006, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
The official KiwiSaver website is now live, marking another important milestone for a scheme that will give many New Zealanders greater long term financial security, said Finance Minister Michael Cullen today. More >>
Goff Speech: Japan - NZ Economic Relations
Friday, 20 October 2006, 8:25 am | New Zealand Government
Phil Goff Address to the Japan New Zealand Joint Business Council, Rotorua. Mina (mee–na) sa ma, konnichiwa (ko–knee-chee–wa) Good afternoon everyone. More >>
PM Speech: Naming Emirates Team New Zealand Boat
Friday, 20 October 2006, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark, Prime Minister, Address at Emirates Team New Zealand Boat Naming Ceremony More >>
PM names new boat to challenge for America’s Cup
Friday, 20 October 2006, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today named the boat which will race for Emirates Team New Zealand at next year’s America’s Cup in Spain. More >>
Maharey announces appointments to NZ on Air Board
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey today announced the appointment of Nicole Hoey, and the reappointment of Paul Smith to the NZ On Air Board. More >>
Tokomaru Bay, Te Araroa police stations opened
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Annette King has today opened new stations in Tokomaru Bay and Te Araroa on the East Coast, saying the stations show small rural communities that the Government is committed to supporting them in the long term. More >>
Hodgson: NGO - Ministry of Health Forum
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you all for welcoming me to the tenth Health and Disability Sector NGO - Ministry of Health Forum. Firstly, I would like to thank the NGO Working Group for the invitation to speak here today and for organising the event. More >>
Restrictions proposed to reduce dolphin deaths
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
New interim fishing restrictions are proposed to reduce the threatened Hector’s and Maui’s dolphin deaths this summer, says Minister of Fisheries Jim Anderton and Minister of Conservation Chris Carter. More >>
Key confirms leadership challenge
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen noted that motormouth John Key finally fell over his own tongue in the House today. More >>
Big increase in tertiary qualifications
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of New Zealanders with a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification has grown by more than 140 percent in the last nine years. And the number of tertiary students has almost doubled. More >>
Early childhood education: Govt sets timeframes
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Government sets timeframes to lift quality in early childhood education The government has confirmed dates for initiatives to further improve quality in early childhood education, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Longer arm of the law collects more fines
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Tougher measures to collect unpaid fines at international airports have seen six people intercepted and more than $37,000 netted since the 'go live' of the Pay or Stay campaign on September 28th, Courts Minister Rick Barker announced today. More >>
