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Strong interest in NZ Energy Strategy

Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 12:36 am | New Zealand Government

There has been strong and wide-ranging interest in the development of the New Zealand Energy Strategy, Energy Minister David Parker said today. More >>

Strong interest in New Zealand Energy Strategy

Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 12:21 am | New Zealand Government

There has been strong and wide-ranging interest in the development of the New Zealand Energy Strategy, Energy Minister David Parker said today. The terms of reference for the strategy were released for public comment in July, and a workshop held on ... More >>

Comment on stadium

Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Government

"New Zealand will provide a fitting world-class finals venue for the Rugby World Cup in 2011," Minister for the Rugby World Cup Trevor Mallard said today. More >>

Government consults on biofuels sales obligation

Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Transport Minister Judith Tizard and Climate Change Minister David Parker today released a discussion document outlining a proposed sales obligation for biofuels, as part of the government's response to climate change. More >>

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Proposed regulations for distributed generation will encourage investment in small scale electricity generation, Energy Minister David Parker says. More >>

English still doesn't get NCEA, confuses figures

Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Confusing NCEA with school certificate, and misrepresenting official figures on student achievement, is Bill English's latest contribution to the education debate, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

Govt supports ARTA efforts to improve rail in Akld

Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government supports the efforts of Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and the Auckland Regional Council to improve rail transport for Aucklanders and looks forward to working through issues raised in the Rail Development Plan released today. More >>

Parker: The outlook for energy supply

Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government

Address to the Employers and Manufacturers' Association (Northern) CEO network breakfast 7.30am, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland. More >>

Launch of new cultural website NZLive.com

Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Helen Clark said a new government-funded website launched today has the potential to enrich New Zealand's cultural life by harnessing the web to promote activities and events. More >>

Lazy Tolley misrepresents the facts - again

Monday, 11 September 2006, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Anne Tolley and the National Party should check its facts before issuing lazy and incorrect releases about New Zealand's frontline social workers, says Child Youth and Family Services Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>

Hodgson calls for resolution on radiographers

Monday, 11 September 2006, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Pete Hodgson has urged radiographers and the management of seven district health boards to end their employment dispute as quickly as possible. More >>

Global Trade and The New Zealand Meat Industry

Monday, 11 September 2006, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for inviting me to speak today. I also bring the apologies of the Prime Minister, Helen Clark, for not being able to be here. More >>

New Appointment to Law Commission

Monday, 11 September 2006, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government

Minister Responsible for the Law Commission Mark Burton announced today that Professor John Burrows QC had been appointed as a Commissioner of the Law Commission. More >>

National trying to mask Labour's success

Monday, 11 September 2006, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government

Unable to dispute the Labour-led Government's achievements in driving down unemployment, National MPs are orchestrating attempts to mislead their electorates about the number of people moving into work, Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>

Clark: Expansion of the Arts Channel

Monday, 11 September 2006, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government

Tonight is a celebration of the Arts Channel’s extension to longer hours and a wider range of content. All of us with an interest in arts and culture welcome the Channel’s expansion – and all of us includes growing numbers of New Zealanders. More >>

Goff, Laban Offer Condolences to Tonga, NZ Tongans

Monday, 11 September 2006, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Phil Goff and Associate Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban today expressed their sympathy and condolences to the people of Tonga and New Zealand's Tongan community over the death of Tonga’s Head of State, His Majesty ... More >>

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