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Extended term for Mental Health Commission
Monday, 9 October 2006, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government will introduce legislation to extend the term of the Mental Health Commission to 2015, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Make a start now to get ready
Monday, 9 October 2006, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker today urged New Zealanders to treat Disaster Reduction Week as a call to action to prepare for the impacts of a disaster or emergency. More >>
Where have you been Dr Smith?
Monday, 9 October 2006, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister David Benson-Pope today welcomed National’s belated endorsement of the government’s environmental policies. More >>
Trade with Indonesia Growing Prospects Good - Goff
Monday, 9 October 2006, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
Latest trade statistics show that trade with Indonesia has grown in the year to June 2006 by $127 million says Trade Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Goff to Lead Major Trade Mission to China
Monday, 9 October 2006, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff will lead a major trade mission to Shanghai and Beijing in November to coincide with the launch of the first direct air service between New Zealand and China. More >>
Goff: Recognition of Gallantry of Haane Mahani
Monday, 9 October 2006, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
When the question of the award for gallantry to Lance Sergeant Haane Manahi was referred to me shortly after becoming Minister of Defence, I went back to what I thought would be the most reliable source of information on his actions. More >>
Recognition from Queen for Manahi
Monday, 9 October 2006, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
"The Government, Te Arawa people and the Manahi VC Committee have reached agreement with Buckingham Palace over a suitable way of honouring the gallantry of the late Lance Sergeant Haane Manahi", Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Fiordland worth $228m to NZ economy in 2005
Sunday, 8 October 2006, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Fiordland National Park costs almost $9m a year to run but in 2005 it added an estimated $228m to the national economy, a new study published today by Conservation Minister Chris Carter has found. More >>
Our commitment to action on climate change
Friday, 6 October 2006, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change minister David Parker today reinforced the need for New Zealand-wide action on climate change during a keynote speech in Wellington outlining the government's strategic direction on the issue. More >>
PM: Metro Project Action Plan Launch
Friday, 6 October 2006, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to me to be present at the launch of the Metro Project Action Plan. This is a significant occasion for all of us who share a vision for the development of Auckland as a world class city. More >>
Government welcomes National's change of heart
Friday, 6 October 2006, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
National's change of heart on climate change is better late than never, climate change minister David Parker said today. More >>
Beehive Bulletin 6 October 2006
Friday, 6 October 2006, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The government outlined its strategic direction on climate change during a keynote speech by Climate Change Minister David Parker this week. Initiatives to combat the significant threat of climate change range across the whole of government and over ... More >>
Parker: The way forward on climate change
Friday, 6 October 2006, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Speech notes The way forward on climate change Address to the Climate Change Policy Symposium 8.55am, Wellington Convention Centre More >>
Brash slithers on tax
Friday, 6 October 2006, 12:52 am | New Zealand Government
Don Brash's tax u-turn today proves that last year's big election tax cut bribe was nothing more than a hollow promise, designed to mislead voters, said Finance Minister Michael Cullen. More >>
Community water initiative will bring results
Thursday, 5 October 2006, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Agriculture, Jim Anderton opened the Wai-iti storage dam near Wakefield, in the Tasman district, today and said it was a very impressive result from a community initiative which spanned almost fifteen years. More >>
Incubator programme nurtures high-growth firms
Thursday, 5 October 2006, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
The government is helping New Zealand’s business incubators to turn bright ideas into successful companies, with 20 high-growth firms graduating from incubator facilities in the past year, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Greens misguided on Chinese Workers - Goff
Thursday, 5 October 2006, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff describes comments made today by the Green Party on Chinese workers as uninformed and misguided. More >>
Goff Speech: New Zealand – Our Place in the World
Thursday, 5 October 2006, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to speak today. I am pleased to have the opportunity again to address the Command and Staff College. I want to offer my view on how New Zealand sees its place in the world and the role of our defence policy and defence ... More >>
Peters condemns Nth Korea's nuclear test threat
Wednesday, 4 October 2006, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
North Korea's statement that it is planning to test a nuclear weapon is inflammatory and completely incompatible with efforts to build security in the Asia-Pacific region, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today More >>
Aquaculture industry unites with govt support
Wednesday, 4 October 2006, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
The government will provide $70,000 towards the establishment of New Zealand Aquaculture Limited, a united industry body for the aquaculture sector, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard announced in Nelson today. More >>
