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PM Re Captured New Zealand Cameraman
Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today said the government is very concerned for the safety of New Zealand camerman Olaf Wiig. More >>
NZ Disability Strategy five year progress review
Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson has welcomed the release of the terms of reference to review of how the New Zealand Disability Strategy is being implemented and its impact on the lives of disabled people. More >>
Effective Interventions package launched
Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 12:49 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark, Justice Minister Mark Burton, and Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor today released details of changes to the criminal justice system to improve the current sentencing regime, introduce new sentencing options, and provide ... More >>
PM: Address to Justice Sector Stakeholders
Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 12:44 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for attending today's briefing on the government's plans to improve New Zealand's criminal justice system. More >>
Dyson: New Zealand Community Safety
Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 12:32 am | New Zealand Government
It's just three years since I had the very great pleasure of launching the New Zealand Injury Prevention Strategy - a strategy which demonstrates the Labour-led government's commitment to working with community and non-government organisations and individuals ... More >>
Swearing in for new Governor-General
Monday, 14 August 2006, 7:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced details for the swearing-in ceremony for the new Governor-General, Judge Anand Satyanand, on Wednesday 23 August. More >>
Progress on Viet Nam Veteran's Issues
Monday, 14 August 2006, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff described as constructive a meeting he held today with representatives of the Returned Services Association and Ex-Vietnam Services Association. The meeting was to report progress on the Government's consideration of the report ... More >>
Research part of tourism industry-wide stocktake
Monday, 14 August 2006, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Research released today provides important information on how tourism contributes to the New Zealand economy and how tourism businesses operate and perform, Minister of Tourism Damien O'Connor said. More >>
Heatley mean spirited about first homeownership
Monday, 14 August 2006, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
National MP Phil Heatley has completely missed the point in arguing the Welcome Home Loan scheme drives people into debt, Housing Minister Chris Carter said today. "It may be news to Mr Heatley but a house is an asset, and homeownership has been the ... More >>
Brash naive about ACC
Monday, 14 August 2006, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Ruth Dyson says comments made in a radio interview by National Party leader Don Brash about New Zealand's world respected ACC scheme highlight once again his lack of policy knowledge. More >>
Government home ownership scheme widened
Monday, 14 August 2006, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
The scope of the government's Welcome Home Loan scheme is to be widened to increase the number of people able to use it to buy homes, Housing Minister Chris Carter announced today. "Cabinet has agreed to new criteria for the Welcome Home Loan, doubling the ... More >>
Heatley mean spirited about first homeownership
Monday, 14 August 2006, 12:58 am | New Zealand Government
National MP Phil Heatley has completely missed the point in arguing the Welcome Home Loan scheme drives people into debt, Housing Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Heatley mean spirited about first homeownership
Monday, 14 August 2006, 12:58 am | New Zealand Government
National MP Phil Heatley has completely missed the point in arguing the Welcome Home Loan scheme drives people into debt, Housing Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
DVD to reduce crime through environmental design
Monday, 14 August 2006, 12:25 am | New Zealand Government
"There has for a long time been a lack of understanding of how urban design can make our towns and cities safer. Crime, and fear of crime, affects every community. But there are steps we can take to create healthy, safe enjoyable environments and this ... More >>
Burton: Address to Safer Communities Conference
Monday, 14 August 2006, 12:24 am | New Zealand Government
This government sees a society and an economy where all families young and old are safe and secure so they are able to reach their full potential and prosper. More >>
Police Seek Info on Missing Victoria Uni Student
Monday, 14 August 2006, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government
Wellington CIB is urging missing Victoria University student Daniel Antonious Hansman, or anyone knowing his whereabouts, to contact police. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Cotter, Wellington CIB, says the 19-year-old New Plymouth man who is studying design ... More >>
NZ welcomes Security Council resolution
Saturday, 12 August 2006, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today welcomed news that the United Nations Security Council had earlier today (NZT) unanimously passed a resolution calling for a full cessation of hostilities in southern Lebanon. More >>
DOL Letter To Dr Mapp Re Ingram Report
Saturday, 12 August 2006, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
Your letter of 26 July (hand delivered) asserts that the Ingram Report “raises serious questions as to whether or not there has been a breach of New Zealand’s Minimum Wage Act 1983”, and goes on to submit that the Department is “put on ... More >>
Beehive Bulletin – 11 August 2006
Friday, 11 August 2006, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest Household Labour Force Survey results are endorse the Labour-led Government's management of the economy. Statistics for the quarter ending June 2006 show the unemployment rate fell to 3.6%, NZ's equal lowest unemployment rate on record. More >>
Cullen: NZ Shareholders Association
Friday, 11 August 2006, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
This afternoon I would like to cover two main issues in my remarks. First, you have asked me to talk about the investment philosophy and portfolio of the NZ Superannuation Fund. And, second, I would like to talk about the changes to the taxation of overseas ... More >>
