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O'Connor: Smokefree symposium
Monday, 16 October 2006, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
What did the tobacco control community achieve last year? What challenges remain ahead? And what kinds of fresh thinking can we adopt for the future? More >>
Charities Commission processes robust
Monday, 16 October 2006, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Luamanuvao Winnie Laban today said the Charities Commission was established by the Labour-led government to promote public trust and confidence in the charitable sector. More >>
Goff: US Recognition of NZ Troops in Afghanistan
Monday, 16 October 2006, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Delivered at US Embassy, Wellington at conclusion of presentation of US Bronze Star and US Army Commendation Medals to New Zealand Defence Force Personnel. More >>
Afghanistan Service Recognised by United States
Monday, 16 October 2006, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff welcomed the awarding of medals today by the United States to 17 members of the New Zealand Defence Force. More >>
Successful year for New Zealand Customs
Monday, 16 October 2006, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Making the largest drug seizure in New Zealand's history and the signing of a Declaration of Principles with the United States are among key achievements made by the New Zealand Customs Service over the past year. More >>
Parliament on the move in Push Play challenge
Monday, 16 October 2006, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The Parliamentary Push Play challenge starts today, with MPs and press gallery journalists taking up the call to get on the move as part of Push Play Nation, Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Students to take on Great Barrier Island challenge
Monday, 16 October 2006, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Ten secondary schools from Auckland and Northland have been invited to participate in the Get2Go final in December. More >>
Attracting And Keeping Skilled Staff
Monday, 16 October 2006, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Courses to help businesses attract and keep skilled staff are among projects to be funded by the government's Employment Relations Education Contestable Fund this financial year, Minister of Labour Ruth Dyson announced today. More >>
Thousands Benefit From Rebates Scheme
Monday, 16 October 2006, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Tens of thousands of New Zealand households are making use of this Labour-led government's expanded rates rebates scheme as Local Government Minister Mark Burton announced today that rates rebates totalling more than $26 million had been approved to date. More >>
Vehicle imports need to lift their game
Monday, 16 October 2006, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Tizard Associate Minister of Transport Hon David Parker Minister of Energy Minister Responsible for Climate Change Issues More >>
Dalziel: Women's Refuge AGM
Monday, 16 October 2006, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Speech Notes for Minister of Women's Affairs Lianne Dalziel to Women's Refuge AGM, Quality Inn, Hastings,10am More >>
Improving our infringement notice system
Monday, 16 October 2006, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker today announced the second phase of a review into the overall effectiveness of the scale and impact of infringement notices imposed outside the Court system. More >>
Rates rebates hits $26 million mark
Monday, 16 October 2006, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
Tens of thousands of New Zealand households are making use of this Labour-led government's expanded rates rebates scheme as Local Government Minister Mark Burton announced today that rates rebates totalling more than $26 million had been approved to date. More >>
Vehicle imports need to lift their game
Monday, 16 October 2006, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Judith Tizard and Climate Change Minister David Parker today announced measures to improve the fuel economy of the country's vehicle fleet, in order to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change and pollution. More >>
Kiwis taking on environment message
Monday, 16 October 2006, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
The successes of the Govt3 and Packaging Accord, combined with two new private sector waste reduction initiatives, show that both government and business are taking environmental sustainability seriously, Environment Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
Review Of Fines System
Monday, 16 October 2006, 12:56 am | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker today announced the second phase of a review into the overall effectiveness of the scale and impact of infringement notices imposed outside the Court system. More >>
Christchurch GPs prescribe affordable health
Monday, 16 October 2006, 12:23 am | New Zealand Government
Christchurch East MP Lianne Dalziel has welcomed extra government funding for eight Christchurch general practices that charge very low fees for patients. "It's great to see that these general practitioners are charging less than $15 for adults and ... More >>
Peters welcomes decisive Nth Korea UN resolution
Sunday, 15 October 2006, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The United Nations Security Council’s resolution on North Korea passed this morning (NZT) is a decisive response to Pyongyang’s claims of having conducted a nuclear test, says Foreign Minister Winston Peters. More >>
Attack On Government Is Also Attack On Judiciary
Sunday, 15 October 2006, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker today said Simon Power's attempted attack on the government is actually an attack on the judiciary. More >>
Bravery Awards
Saturday, 14 October 2006, 8:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today congratulated the 15 new recipients of New Zealand Bravery Awards announced by the Governor-General. More >>
