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PM's Address at Manukau Business Excellence Awards
Saturday, 9 September 2006, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you, Sir Barry, for inviting me to the Manukau Business Excellence Awards once again. More >>
Minister Relieved that Hostage Drama Is Over
Saturday, 9 September 2006, 12:47 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor said tonight he was relieved and thankful the hostage situation in Auckland Prison has been speedily resolved with no-one injured. More >>
Damien O'Connor Offers Condolences
Saturday, 9 September 2006, 12:44 am | New Zealand Government
West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor said he would like to offer his deepest sympathies to the family of a coalminer killed today in a tragic accident near Greymouth. More >>
Cunliffe: Going Global without Hollowing Out
Friday, 8 September 2006, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic transformation: it is one of the key goals of this government. It is central to almost all portfolios and is a factor that drives many of our policy decisions. The reason is simple: New Zealand must undergo economic transformation and it must ... More >>
Fairer deal for vulnerable workers
Friday, 8 September 2006, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill means a fairer deal for vulnerable workers affected by restructuring, said Minister of Labour Ruth Dyson. "The passing of the legislation underlines the Labour-led government's commitment to protecting ... More >>
Judith Tizard welcomes One Auckland proposal
Friday, 8 September 2006, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Issues Minister Judith Tizard today welcomed the One Auckland proposal put forward by the four Auckland metro mayors. "I'm impressed with the proposal – one plan, one voice and an agreed direction would address the current issues and help ... More >>
Wills, Succession and Arbitration bills introduced
Friday, 8 September 2006, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
New legislation to improve existing law relating to wills, inheritance and arbitration has been introduced to Parliament today, says the Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove. Mr Cosgrove said the Wills Bill, the Succession (Homicide) Bill and the ... More >>
Ad: Second-hand smoke particularly harmful in cars
Friday, 8 September 2006, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
A new television advertisement encouraging parents and caregivers not to smoke in cars that children travel in goes to air this Sunday, Associate Minister of Health Damien O’Connor said today. More >>
Macek re-appointed to accounting standards body
Friday, 8 September 2006, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the re-appointment of Charles Macek as the Australian member of the New Zealand Accounting Standards Review Board (ASRB) from 11 September 2006 through to 10 December 2007. This aligns with Charles Macek’s ... More >>
Phil Goff: Speech to University of Auckland
Friday, 8 September 2006, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
I’ve been given a broad brief tonight. Let me tell you what I propose to cover More >>
$16 million for urban Broadband Challenge projects
Friday, 8 September 2006, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Five Broadband Challenge applications totalling $16.3 million for urban fibre network projects have been approved, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Goff to Host Canada - NZ Defence Talks
Friday, 8 September 2006, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff will meet his Canadian counterpart, Hon Gordon O'Connor in Auckland today for talks. More >>
Dumb and dumber blunder on
Thursday, 7 September 2006, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
National's blundering attacks on the New Zealand Court System are misinformed, which is not surprising given they're being led by dumb and dumber, Courts Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
Goff Announces New Trade Agreement Negotiations
Thursday, 7 September 2006, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Ministers from the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have agreed to commence negotiations for a free trade agreement with New Zealand, Trade Minister, Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Tourism industry's vital importance to NZ
Thursday, 7 September 2006, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor has welcomed the publication today of figures showing that the impact of tourism on the New Zealand economy continues to grow. More >>
National attacks senior health professionals
Thursday, 7 September 2006, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hogdson has called on Tony Ryall to apologise for his ill-advised attack on some of New Zealand's most senior health professionals More >>
Kiwi 3D industry in the frame with govt support
Thursday, 7 September 2006, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today announced a new economic development initiative to establish and support a world-leading 3D digital content and graphics industry in New Zealand. More >>
NZ regulation on the right track
Thursday, 7 September 2006, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel says the latest World Bank survey confirms New Zealand is on the right track in its review of the regulatory environment so that business can get on with business. More >>
Upcoming conscience vote on drinking age
Thursday, 7 September 2006, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor said today the upcoming conscience vote on whether to raise the drinking age was keenly anticipated. More >>
CAA Chair resigns
Thursday, 7 September 2006, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Annette King says that she has accepted the resignation of Civil Aviation Authority chair Ron Tannock. More >>
