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Proposed framework to prevent money laundering
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove today released the third and final discussion document on proposals to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. More >>
Tizard announces Maori Heritage Council a'ment
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 12:46 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today announced the appointment of Mike Spedding to the Maori Heritage Council of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. More >>
Goff: Territorial Forces Employer Support Council
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Chief of Defence Force General Mateparae, Brigadier Tim Brewer, John Allen, CEO of New Zealand Post, members of the diplomatic corps, ministerial and parliamentary colleagues, ladies and gentlemen. It's a great pleasure to welcome you here this ... More >>
Employer Support Council Launched
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff today officiated at a formal ceremony to mark the first meeting and launch of the Territorial Forces Employer Support Council. More >>
PM condemns suicide bomb attack in Sri Lanka
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today strongly condemned the suicide attack on a Sri Lankan military bus convoy which has killed at least 99 people and injured over 100 more. More >>
Peters regrets Fiji military statements
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today said he was disappointed by comments from Fiji's military commander, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, calling on the Fiji government to "resign or else." "New Zealand is very concerned about the Commander's threats ... More >>
Territorial Force to take on Peacekeeping
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Territorial soldiers will for the first time make up the majority of service personnel being deployed in an international mission, Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Pacific working to strengthen border security
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific countries working to strengthen border security An initiative to further strengthen New Zealand's border security is happening in Wellington this week, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. New Zealand is hosting the tenth annual Pacific ... More >>
Future of fireworks up to the public
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The severity of any new rules toughening up on the sale of fireworks, including a possible ban, will depend on the outcome of this year’s Guy Fawkes, Environment Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
Fruit in Schools programme to double in size
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government's Fruit in Schools programme will be extended to 154 new primary schools as the government invests $4.4 million to more than double the programme's size, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Liberalisation of tax - penalties proposed
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
A discussion document released today by Finance Minister Dr Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne proposes liberalising a range of tax penalties and associated legislation. More >>
Goff: Defence Priorities 2007
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Speech to the annual forum of the Defence Industry Association of New Zealand, Te Papa, Wellington More >>
New Defence Projects Detailed
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Seven new defence acquisitions projects were announced today by the Minister of Defence, Phil Goff. The projects are included in the more than $1billion worth of spending remaining in the Long Term Development Plan. More >>
Vice Chief of Defence Force's appointment extended
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Air Vice-Marshal David Bamfield has had his appointment as Vice Chief of Defence Force (VCDF) extended for a further 12 month period from February 2007 Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Transport initiatives will not see prices soar
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister David Parker says proposals just announced by the government to modernise the cars on New Zealand's roads will not see vehicle prices soar, as was reported today. More >>
New Tokelau Administrator named
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 12:50 am | New Zealand Government
Career diplomat David Payton has been appointed Administrator of Tokelau, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Insolvency practitioners rules up for discussion
Monday, 16 October 2006, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today released proposals for the regulation of insolvency practitioners, company liquidators and administrators after earlier submissions on insolvency law reform overwhelmingly supported the establishment of a regulatory ... More >>
Chatham Islands Conservation Board appointments
Monday, 16 October 2006, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter today announced this year’s appointments to the Chatham Islands Conservation Board. “I’m pleased to announce that Eileen Cameron, Lois Croon, Celine Gregory-Hunt and Shirley King are new appointments, and ... More >>
NZ Post's contribution to economic transformation
Monday, 16 October 2006, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Trevor Mallard Minister for State Owned Enterprises 16 October 2006 Speech Notes NZ Post's contribution to economic transformation Speech to NZ Post leadership forum, James Cook More >>
PM to attend Pacific Islands Forum next week
Monday, 16 October 2006, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced she will attend the Pacific Islands Forum in Nadi, Fiji, on 24 and 25 October. "Events in Solomon Islands are expected to be the focus of significant discussion between leaders. In addition to the ongoing role ... More >>
