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English and Smith wrong on NMIT

Monday, 7 August 2006, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government

The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) did not breach funding rules when delivering its community computing courses, the Minister for Tertiary Education Dr Michael Cullen said today. More >>

Young people help drive conservation efforts

Monday, 7 August 2006, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government

Conservation Week (7-14 August), is a chance to recognise the hundreds of young people all over the country who work daily to support New Zealand's conservation efforts and enhance Kiwis' enjoyment of the outdoors. More >>

Islamic Awareness Week chance to learn

Monday, 7 August 2006, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government

Islamic Awareness Week begins tomorrow providing New Zealanders with a unique opportunity More >>

Minister endorses councils' water management

Friday, 4 August 2006, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Regional councils attending a national water forum in Christchurch have had a strong endorsement from Environment Minister David Benson-Pope for their innovation and expertise in sustainable water management. More >>

Beehive Bulletin - 4 August 2006

Friday, 4 August 2006, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Kiwi families are taking up their Working for Families entitlements. The latest figures show that in the month of June 2006 there were 70,500 more families receiving Working for Families tax relief than a year ago. Over that month the Government paid out ... More >>

Minister welcomes Unit Titles Act submissions

Friday, 4 August 2006, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove today said he was impressed by the high standard of public submissions received in the government's latest consultation round as part of its review of the Unit Titles Act 1972. More >>

Schools share Maori business secrets of success

Friday, 4 August 2006, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government

What do a medal-winning winery, a Montana Book Award-winning publisher and a clothing label worn by Kiwi golf star Michael Campbell have in common? They're among top Maori businesses to recently share the secrets of their success as part of a project aimed ... More >>

Commitment to environment key in tourism marketing

Friday, 4 August 2006, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Development of a New Zealand-based environmental accreditation programme to help tourism operators support our clean, green image is to begin shortly, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor announced today. More >>

Dunne: speech to PricewaterhouseCoopers

Friday, 4 August 2006, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government

Thank you for the invitation to speak to you today on the ideas put forward in the Business Tax Review discussion document, which was released for public consultation last week. More >>

Minister names members for special tribunal

Friday, 4 August 2006, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government

A tribunal to consider an application from Fish and Game to amend the Buller River Water Conservation Order has been established, Environment Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>

Clark Address at PM's Athletes Scholarships

Friday, 4 August 2006, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government

It is entirely appropriate that we should be here at St Cuthbert's College today to present a new round of Prime Ministers Scholarships to our high performing athletes. More >>

Parker: NZ Council for Sustainable Development

Friday, 4 August 2006, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development is a leader in business circles and recognises how our economy and the environment and social development are linked. More >>

PM Athletes Scholarships announced today

Friday, 4 August 2006, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government

More than 300 athletes are successful recipients of the Prime Minister's Athlete Scholarships from the New Zealand Academy of Sport (NZAS) North, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>

Kiwi TV content up by nearly 10 percent

Thursday, 3 August 2006, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Local programming has broken the 7000 hour mark for the second time in New Zealand's TV history, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

Australian tourism marketing campaign launch

Thursday, 3 August 2006, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government

Damien O'Connor launches the biggest development in tourism marketing overseas since the launch of the 100% Pure New Zealand campaign More >>

Goff Speech - Wgtn. UN Association on disarmament

Thursday, 3 August 2006, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government

Disarmament Minister Phil Goff's address to the Wellington branch of the New Zealand United Nation Association on disarmament, focusing on the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission Report, and the UN Small Arms and Light Weapons Review Conference. More >>

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