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Millions more for communities
Wednesday, 20 September 2006, 12:24 am | New Zealand Government
The record $138.5 million transferred to the Lottery Grants Board by New Zealand Lotteries in 2005/2006 will help strengthen communities from Kaitaia to Bluff, Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
Taking the lead on pay and employment equity
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Government agencies will continue to take the lead on delivering pay and employment equity for their employees, says Minister of Labour Ruth Dyson. More >>
NZ and South American more or less neighbours
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Agriculture, Jim Anderton met with Luis Guedes Pinto, the Brazilian Minister of Agriculture to discuss bilateral and multilateral issues of agricultural interests before both Ministers go to Australia to attend the CER and Cairns Group meetings ... More >>
Goff: Cairns Group Farm Leaders lunch
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to join you here on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Cairns Group. Since 1998 the Farm Leaders' meetings have been part of the formal Cairns Group process, and I want to thank you for adding considerable value ... More >>
Maoridom loses one of its foremost academics
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Maoridom has lost one its foremost academics with news of the death of Professor Sir Hugh Kawharu, Minister of Maori Affairs Parekura Horomia said today. More >>
PM Statement on Sir Hugh Kawharu
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today extended her condolences and sympathies to the family of Sir Hugh Kawharu and the people of Ngati Whatua, on hearing of his death. More >>
Benson-Pope: Action Plan for Youth
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you Isobel (Isobel Evans, MC) for your introduction. As Minister for Social Development, I'm very pleased to join you for today's launch. Welcome to everyone here, particularly my colleagues the Hon Steve Maharey and Darien Fenton, and to ... More >>
Action Plan for Counties Manukau and Otahuhu youth
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope has announced a cross-government Action Plan to improve outcomes for young people and reduce youth offending in Counties Manukau and Otahuhu. More >>
Launch of spectacular military pageant
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans' Affairs Minister Rick Barker today launched a spectacular musical military pageant honouring the Year of the Veteran and celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association. More >>
Carter comments on Whangamata Marina case
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown will take legal advice before deciding whether to appeal the High Court's decision on the Whangamata Marina, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today. "Justice Fogarty considered the process I used to make my decision, not the decision ... More >>
$1.8 mil Biofunds boost to private conservation
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
A total of 94 conservation projects run by private landowners and community groups are to receive government grants for biodiversity restoration, Conservation Minister Chris Carter and Environment Minister David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>
Carter to consider High Court judgment on marina
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today he would consider the judgment of the High Court on the Whangamata Marina issue in detail before commenting publicly. More >>
Dyson marks Deaf Awareness Week
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
This week is Deaf Awareness Week and to mark it, Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson is congratulating government departments on initiatives designed to improve accessibility for deaf people. More >>
Goff to Attend Trade Meetings in Cairns
Monday, 18 September 2006, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff leaves for Cairns on Tuesday to attend the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) trade and economic Ministers meeting and the Cairns Group 20th Anniversary Ministerial meeting, both meetings will be hosted by Australian ... More >>
NZers having their say on future buildings
Monday, 18 September 2006, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove says he is pleased with the strong public involvement in the New Zealand Building Code Review that has seen more than 300 submissions received in the first formal consultation round. More >>
Govt wants more women on private sector boards
Monday, 18 September 2006, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
To mark Suffrage Day, Minister of Women’s Affairs Lianne Dalziel is highlighting three new initiatives by the private sector that aim to see women better represented at board level. More >>
Peters heads to UN General Assembly, Europe
Monday, 18 September 2006, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters leaves for New York tomorrow evening, to attend the annual United Nations General Assembly. He then travels to Finland for the latest round of six-monthly consultations with the European Union presidency, currently ... More >>
Government welcomes Auckland reports
Monday, 18 September 2006, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Issues Minister Judith Tizard has welcomed two reports released today which confirm the importance of Auckland to the rest of New Zealand. "We welcome the Committee for Auckland reports which line up well with our own thinking." More >>
Clark: WHO Regional Committee Opening Ceremony
Monday, 18 September 2006, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Ministers of Health and Heads of Delegation from the 37 countries and areas which make up the Western Pacific Region of the WHO. Representatives of agencies of the United Nations, Intergovernmental and Nongovernmental Organisations. The Secretariat ... More >>
Giving children the best possible start in life
Monday, 18 September 2006, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
A new package of early intervention services aimed at giving children the best possible start in life is receiving over $7 million of government funding, Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>
