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Multi-party group sets scene for further work

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope and Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia have welcomed the continued interest from members of the multi-party group in exploring ways to eliminate family violence. More >>

Maori Party misses the mark

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government

Hone Harawira and the Maori Party have shown that they are either completely stumped by the Te Arawa Lakes settlement process or are actively seeking to cause alarm through scaremongering, Treaty Negotiations Minister Mark Burton said today. More >>

Goff: Launch of the 2006 Landmine Monitor Report

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government

Disarmament Minister Phil Goff paid tribute to the work of those dedicated to the eradication of landmines at the launch in Wellington tonight of the 2006 Landmine Monitor Report, produced by the Campaign Against Landmines. Mr Goff spoke of the ... More >>

Parker Speech: Iinfrastructure Investment

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government

2006 Vector Winter Lecture Series 6.15pm, The Wellington Club, Wellington Thank you for inviting me to the third and final session of the 2006 Vector Winter Lecture Series. More >>

Maori Party misses the mark

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government

Electricity to be included in Commerce Act review

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 8:35 am | 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 >>

Westlake re-appointed to Standards Council chair

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 12:33 am | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the re-appointment of Richard Westlake as a member and Chair of the Standards Council for a term of three years. Richard Westlake has been a director on many state sector boards and is a governance and ... More >>

Fruit fly find an example of biosecurity breakdown

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 12:24 am | New Zealand Government

The discovery of fruit fly eggs in Australian rock melon released for sale in our supermarkets is yet another example of the breakdown in biosecurity systems, says National Biosecurity spokesman Shane Ardern. More >>

Courts benefiting from videoconferencing tech

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 12:17 am | New Zealand Government

Courts Minister Rick Barker today officially launched the extension of videoconferencing in courts. "Extending the use of videoconferencing will increase the public's access to justice and save judicial and staff resources," said Rick Barker. More >>

$9.6 million for schools to transform learning

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 12:06 am | New Zealand Government

Another 174 schools will join a nationwide programme to transform learning through innovative use of ICT, Education Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>

Prime Minister to attend funeral in Tonga

Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark today confirmed she would attend the funeral of His Majesty King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV of Tonga, in Nuku’alofa on Tuesday 19 September. "A Royal New Zealand Air Force Boeing 757 will depart Auckland early on Tuesday morning, ... More >>

Brash 'hardcore hard right-winger' says Key

Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government

In a clear bid for leadership of the National Party, MP John Key says in a radio interview he believes the minimum wage should keep rising and implied that Dr Brash is one of the 'hard right wingers' who believes in getting rid of the minimum wage ... More >>

Commission Chair to step down in November

Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Electricity Commissioner Roy Hemmingway is to step down in November, Energy Minister David Parker announced today. More >>

New appointment to the Board of Te Papa Tongarewa

Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government

The Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today announced a new appointment to the Board of Te Papa Tongarewa. More >>

Consultation begins on Alcohol Advertising Review

Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor is encouraging New Zealanders to give their views on regulations surrounding alcohol advertising. More >>

$2 million boost for Mäori economic development

Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government

A highly successful independent taskforce set up to accelerate Māori economic development is getting a two million dollar funding boost, Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia announced today. One of the outcomes of the Hui Taumata – the Māori economic development ... More >>

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