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Police recruitment well on track, says King
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The new police recuitment wing ( Wing 237), which began training at the Royal New Zealand Police College at Porirua yesterday, is a full-strength wing of 80 recruits, says Police Minister Annette King. More >>
Mahuta: Bridging the age gap
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nanaia Mahuta 26 September 2006 SPEECH Bridging the age gap Address to Youth in Local Government Conference, New Plymouth More >>
Councils win grants for innovative youth projects
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
A range of innovative youth projects by local councils that support young people to get into work, further education or training, are set to receive government grants totalling more than $680,000. More >>
Supreme Court Building Design Unveiled
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Courts Rick Barker today unveiled the design for the new Supreme Court building. "This is a building of great significance to New Zealand as it will serve our country for at least 100 years. The design incorporates the old and the new. ... More >>
Work underway to support problem gamblers
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Health is investigating ways to encourage more people to seek help for problem gambling, Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
Mallard: Extending the innovation frontier
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Trevor Mallard Minister for Economic Development Extending the innovation frontier Speech to School of Government and Institute of Policy Studies, University of Victoria, Wellington More >>
Mahuta: Celebrating our gifted and talented youth
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Address to Teacher Refresher Course on gifted education at Raroera Campus, Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Hamilton. More >>
Peters holds EU meeting with Finnish counterpart
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has held constructive discussions with his Finnish counterpart Erkki Tuomioja in Helsinki overnight. Finland currently holds the presidency of the European Union. The talks maintained the practice of New Zealand meeting on ... More >>
Pacific people to participate in health survey
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Luamanuvao Winnie Laban is encouraging Pacific people to take part in the Ministry of Health's national population survey if they are approached. More >>
Extension of Commission of Inquiry report date
Monday, 25 September 2006, 6:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker has advised that the reporting date for the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct has been extended from 30 September 2006 to 31 March 2007. More >>
Mallard: Overlander statement
Monday, 25 September 2006, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Finance Minister Trevor Mallard said today that ONTRACK would retain the North Island main trunk network in its existing condition to enable prospective tourism operators to commence a tourist rail service, but Cabinet had decided against further ... More >>
Takeovers Panel re-appointments announced
Monday, 25 September 2006, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced three re-appointments to the Takeovers Panel: Alastair Lawrence, for a two year term; and Colin Giffney and David Quigg, for five year terms. More >>
NZ welcomes Australian stance on bottom trawling
Monday, 25 September 2006, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said the government welcomed Australia’s position on bottom trawling in international waters. More >>
First ever Hospital Chaplains appeal launched
Monday, 25 September 2006, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The first ever annual appeal for Hospital Chaplains kicks off this week with the launch of the inaugural Hospital Chaplains week. More >>
Cullen: London business lunch
Monday, 25 September 2006, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to be here. It is a real pleasure to be back in London. It has been a couple of years since my last visit and I am very impressed with how your great metropolis has adapted to the challenges facing ... More >>
Canterbury begins final pre-delivery fit-out
Monday, 25 September 2006, 12:05 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff today announced that the first of the project protector ships, the Multi Role Vessel (MRV), Canterbury, arrived in Melbourne yesterday from the Netherlands for the final phase of construction. More >>
PM: Speech At Wearable Arts Function
Saturday, 23 September 2006, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
This function tonight is an important opportunity to thank and acknowledge the many sponsors of the World of Wearable Arts. More >>
Mallard: Speech to launch of nutrition report
Saturday, 23 September 2006, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you to the New Zealand Beef and Lamb Marketing Bureau for inviting me today, and I must say that the refurbished Banquet Hall at Parliament is an ideal venue for an event that celebrates healthy diet. More >>
Peters Speech To United Nations
Saturday, 23 September 2006, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Madame President New Zealand remains unwavering in its support for the United Nations. Our commitment has not changed since we helped found this organization 61 years ago. Events of this past year have only reinforced our belief that the world would be ... More >>
More government support for Fashion Week
Friday, 22 September 2006, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
As this year’s Air New Zealand Fashion Week draws to a close Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard has announced the government is providing $600,000 to the event over three years. More >>
