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Get connected during Library Week
Monday, 18 September 2006, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
National Library Minister Judith Tizard is encouraging New Zealanders to get connected with their local library during Library Week which starts today. "Libraries offer huge opportunities to all New Zealanders – whether it's storytime, research for ... More >>
Carter: Opportunities in affordable housing
Monday, 18 September 2006, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
As I look around the room I see a lot of happy faces, which is hardly surprising. The property market has been very good to you in recent years, and it has been very good to me and to almost anyone who owns a home. More >>
Camping Capacity On The Decline
Saturday, 16 September 2006, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
One third of all the commercial camping capacity in the Coromandel region has been lost in the past decade says a national review of camping areas published today by Conservation Minister Chris Carter. More >>
Christchurch To Host International Conference
Saturday, 16 September 2006, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for ACC Ruth Dyson today welcomed the news that Christchurch City Council has won the bid to host the 17th International Safe Communities Conference in 2008. More >>
Chch to host Safe Communities Conference
Friday, 15 September 2006, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for ACC Ruth Dyson today welcomed the news that Christchurch City Council has won the bid to host the 17th International Safe Communities Conference in 2008. More >>
Beehive Bulletin - 15 September 2006
Friday, 15 September 2006, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
A new government-funded website launched this week will harness the web to promote New Zealand culture. NZLive.com is designed to increase awareness of, and participation in, cultural activities and events, and is funded through the government's Digital ... More >>
Seasonal work permit pilot extended 12 months
Friday, 15 September 2006, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
An extension to the seasonal work permit pilot means a pool of increasingly experienced workers will be available to the horticulture and viticulture industries, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Training Younger Drivers Brains
Friday, 15 September 2006, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Media Release: 15 September 2006 Transport Safety Minister Supports Training Younger Drivers Brains The Minister for Transport Safety, Rt Hon. Harry Duynhoven, has joined an increasing support-base and spoken out in favour of a ground-breaking study that ... More >>
Clark: Address at Somme Commemoration
Friday, 15 September 2006, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
It is ninety years since the Battle of the Somme raged in northern France. The numbers of deaths and casualties have not become any less horrific with the passage of time. At the end of the four and a half months of fighting, perhaps as many as 1.2 million ... More >>
Dalziel: Credit Unions Annual Conference
Friday, 15 September 2006, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to join you today at this the 44th annual conference of the New Zealand Association of Credit Unions. There is an element of déjà vu about this address, as a result of my downloading my 2003 speech to your 41st conference. ... More >>
Dalziel: "Getting on with Business"
Friday, 15 September 2006, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak to you tonight. I am in New Plymouth tonight, because I am speaking at the NZ Association of Credit Union's tomorrow morning. Harry Duynhoven asked if I could use some of my time tonight to let more people know about ... More >>
Te Arawa Lakes settlement legislation passed
Friday, 15 September 2006, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Te Arawa Lakes settlement legislation passed Treaty Negotiations Minister Mark Burton welcomed the passing into law of the Te Arawa Lakes Settlement Act today. More >>
Wilkinson wrong (but consistent) Says Barker
Friday, 15 September 2006, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
National MP Kate Wilkinson used Question Time today as yet another opportunity to mislead with misinformation and draw wrong conclusions, Court Minister Rick Barker said. More >>
Tax compromise on offshore investment issue
Friday, 15 September 2006, 12:55 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne have today unveiled a proposed way forward on offshore investment tax changes. The changes are part of the tax bill now before the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee. More >>
Diplomatic memorandum on whales in South Pacific
Thursday, 14 September 2006, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
A Memorandum of Understanding on the protection of whales and dolphins in the South Pacific is expected to be signed tomorrow by up to 11 Pacific Island nations, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Young people urged to have a say on alcohol review
Thursday, 14 September 2006, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
What impact does alcohol advertising have on young people's attitudes towards drinking? More >>
Electricity to be included in Commerce Act review
Thursday, 14 September 2006, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel and Energy Minister David Parker today announced that electricity supply provisions would be included in a review of parts of the Commerce Act. More >>
Food Miles Research Good News For Exporters
Thursday, 14 September 2006, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton and Trade Minister Phil Goff today welcomed the findings of a report debunking the concept of food miles - the theory that the further food has to travel to market, the worse its impact on the environment. More >>
PM: Address at Asia NZ Summit
Thursday, 14 September 2006, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
My thanks go to Asia New Zealand Foundation for organising today’s conference, and for the work done on the Preparing for a Future with Asia report which provides the background for today’s discussion. More >>
Family violence work continues
Thursday, 14 September 2006, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
The government's work to eliminate family violence from all New Zealand communities was carrying on and would not be affected by National's decision not to contribute to the multi-party group, Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
