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The role of SOEs in economic transformation
Thursday, 24 August 2006, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to address you this morning. I would like to acknowledge the very important role that the Institute of Directors plays in establishing best practice governance across the New Zealand corporate world, and in particular the ... More >>
New Zealand's public hospitals busier than ever
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's public hospitals recorded their busiest year on record in 2005/06, according to initial data released today by Health Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Weathertightness Bill introduced to the House
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove today introduced a Bill to Parliament to significantly improve the efficiency of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (WHRS), get leaky homes fixed faster and hold those responsible to account. More >>
PM: Address at G-G Swearing-in Ceremony
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Your Excellencies the Honourable Anand Satyanand and Susan Satyanand; Madam Speaker; Your Excellency the Queen's Representative in the Cook Islands, Sir Frederick Goodwin; the Premier of Niue, the Honourable Young Vivian; the Representative of the Ulu o ... More >>
Unallocated does not mean unattended
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Child, Youth and Family Services Minister Ruth Dyson says notifications to CYF dating back to 2004 have in fact been allocated to social workers. More >>
Independent inquiry into rates issues
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is to establish an independent inquiry into issues around local government rates funding, Local Government Minister Mark Burton announced today. More >>
PM Tribute - Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Over the past week, many fine tributes have been paid to the late Te Arikinui, Dame Te Atairangikaahu. More >>
New Zealand's pandemic planning praised again
Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson has congratulated the health sector and business and community leaders for their work to prepare for a flu pandemic after New Zealand's planning has been praised in the world-leading medical journal The Lancet. More >>
Damien O" Connor - Speech at ITOC conference
Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to acknowledge Paul Yeo, ITOC chief executive, and its President Stuart Neels. More >>
Goff to attend ASEAN trade talks
Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
In addition to participating in consultations between the Association of South East Asian (ASEAN) and Closer Economic Relations (CER) economic Ministers, Mr Goff will hold discussions with his counterparts from around the region on how to revive the ... More >>
Crown Law opinion on transgender discrimination
Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 12:37 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Michael Cullen today released a Crown Law opinion which clarifies the position of transgender people under the Human Rights Act. More >>
Mayor appointed to NZ Fire Service Commission
Monday, 21 August 2006, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker today announced the appointment of Masterton Mayor Bob Francis to the New Zealand Fire Service Commission. More >>
Visitor's expected to reach 3.1 million in 2012
Monday, 21 August 2006, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
International visitor arrivals are expected to grow by an average 4 per cent per annum over the next seven years, a new forecast released today by the Ministry of Tourism shows. More >>
Review of Govt. Superannuation Fund Authority
Monday, 21 August 2006, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed a largely positive review of the Government Superannuation Fund Authority (GSFA) carried out by Mercer Investment Consulting. More >>
Successor To Dame Te Atairangikaahu Named
Monday, 21 August 2006, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Tuheitia Paki was named as successor to Maori Queen Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu at Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia, at 8.50 am today. More >>
New oral health statistics worst on record
Monday, 21 August 2006, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Data showing a decline in the oral health of New Zealand five year olds is a reminder of what is lost when a government fails to invest in families, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
National not fit to manage economy
Monday, 21 August 2006, 12:51 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope says comments by National MP Judith Collins confirm that the National Party is not fit to manage the economy. More >>
Family Friendly Change To Residence Policy
Sunday, 20 August 2006, 12:29 am | New Zealand Government
A change to residence policy will make it easier for Kiwis to bring overseas family members to New Zealand, Immigration Minister David Cunliffe says. More >>
Dalziel announces new appointment
Saturday, 19 August 2006, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the appointment of Dr Sharon Kletchko, a senior executive with the Nelson-Marlborough District Health Board, to the Standards Council. More >>
Beehive Bulletin - 18 August 2006
Friday, 18 August 2006, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark, other ministers, politicians, and dignitaries are amongst those who have expressed deep sadness at the passing of the Maori Queen, Dame Te Atairangikaahu. Many manuhiri from across the country will be at the tangi at Turangawaewae ... More >>
