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Reforms to Benefit Landlords and Tenants
Friday, 22 September 2006, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove has today announced a package of reforms to improve tenancy law and tenancy services provision that will facilitate a fairer and better rental market for both tenants and landlords. More >>
NZ Soldier to fill key UN role in Timor Leste
Friday, 22 September 2006, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
A New Zealand Army officer has been appointed to the position of Chief Military Liaison Officer with the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT). "Colonel Graeme Williams will take up his appointment in October," Defence Minister Phil Goff ... More >>
NZ Butter Trade to EU to Resume
Friday, 22 September 2006, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand will accept a proposal that the European Commission has been developing, dealing with the balance of New Zealand butter exports to the European Union under the 2006 quota”, Trade Negotiations Minister, Phil Goff, said today. More >>
NZ and Austria sign double tax agreement
Friday, 22 September 2006, 12:06 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has signed a double tax agreement with the Republic of Austria, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. “Once in force, the double tax agreement with Austria will help reduce tax impediments to the growing trade and investment ... More >>
Ryall finally speaks on obesity epidemic
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson has congratulated Tony Ryall for making his first public comments on obesity after a year of intense public discussion on the issue. More >>
Celebrating our songwriters
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The APRA Silver Scroll Awards are a time to celebrate New Zealand's incredibly creative and talented songwriters says Associate Arts Culture & Heritage Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Trans-Tasman Trade On The Agenda In Cairns
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s trade and economic relationship with Australia was the subject of a dedicated Ministerial Forum in Cairns attended by Trade Minister Phil Goff, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton and Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel, and their Australian ... More >>
Response to Forest & Bird on tenure review
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Land Information minister David Parker rejects Forest & Bird's claim that tenure review originally promised a 50-50 split between conservation and freehold land. More >>
Trans-Tasman women's issues ministers meet
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Family violence and women in leadership are just two of the issues Women's Affairs Minister Lianne Dalziel will discuss with her Australian counterparts at a ministerial meeting on the status of women in Adelaide on Friday. More >>
NZ signs treaty for protection of UN personnel
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today signed a United Nations treaty that will strengthen efforts to protect personnel working in UN field operations. More >>
Hamilton Scientist wins premier conservation award
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 12:57 am | New Zealand Government
Dr Bruce Clarkson of Hamilton has been awarded New Zealand’s premier conservation award, the Loder Cup, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Changes to Housing New Zealand Corporation Board
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 12:50 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Chris Carter today announced several appointments to the Board of Housing New Zealand Corporation. More >>
PM: Mission-On Launch
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 12:37 am | New Zealand Government
Let me acknowledge the special mix of people here today. We have the Health Ministers from the Western Pacific region, our young people from Auckland, and their guests from Tonga and Fiji. More >>
Healthy lifestyles package for young Kiwis
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 12:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced Mission-On, a $67 million Government-wide package of initiatives to help young New Zealanders improve their nutrition and be more active. More >>
Collins gets desperate in attempt to mislead
Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Judith Collins has once again misled the New Zealand public with her recent comments on the serious issue of stress related illness, Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
Cullen: The NZ economy and its place in Asia
Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
It's a pleasure to be back in such a dynamic and modern city. Though I must say it has only been ten days since I was last here albeit for a brief transit stop. I spent a relaxing three hours at this city's impressive airport and marvelled at the size ... More >>
MFish and NIWA fisheries science scholarship
Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Fisheries Jim Anderton today announced the Ministry of Fisheries and Niwa have established a joint graduate scholarship programme in quantitative fisheries science. "MFish will provide funding while NIWA will provide supervision and mentoring ... More >>
NZ condemns Thailand coup
Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today condemned the military coup in Thailand and is calling for an immediate restoration of democracy. More >>
Tribute to Sir Hugh Kawharu
Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Mark Burton today paid tribute to Sir Hugh Kawharu, who died this morning. "Sir Hugh was an outstanding leader for Ngati Whatua and one of our foremost academics. "He leaves a long legacy of leadership ... More >>
Minister announces orange roughy catch reduction
Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today announced reductions in commercial catch limits for orange roughy, from the start of the new fishing year on 1 October 2006. The commercial catch limits for orange roughy in the northern North Island (ORH1) will ... More >>
