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Govt is building strong relationships with NGOs
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope said today that government agencies have made significant progress in improving the framework for the care and protection of vulnerable children, including the way they work with non-government organisations. More >>
Key decisions to improve tertiary performance
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary institutions will be funded on the basis of three year plans outlining how they will meet the education and training needs of students, employers and communities under a package of measures aimed at improving quality in the sector. More >>
Anderton: 2006 Aquaculture Conference and AGM
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Speech to open the annual Aquaculture Conference and AGM, Rutherford Hotel, Nelson I want to start out by saying I welcome this Aquaculture Conference. And I am grateful for the opportunity to talk about the government's vision for aquaculture. This government ... More >>
New CYF care and protection residence opens in Akd
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Ruth Dyson, Minister for Child, Youth and Family Services, paid tribute to the hard working staff at the opening of Whakatakapokai, CYF's new care and protection residence today. More >>
PM'sAddress at opening of GS1 conference
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to open today's conference and welcome to New Zealand guests and speakers from overseas. More >>
Anderton Isues Gambling Machine Warning
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Jim Anderton today warned the Christchurch City Council against lifting their 2004 moratorium on licensing non-casino gaming machines. He said that maintaining the status quo, by continuing the current moratorium, would mean making a positive impact ... More >>
Royal Commission on Climate Change rejected
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Climate Change Minister David Parker has rejected a proposal by the New Zealand Climate Science Coalition for a Royal Commission on Climate Change. More >>
Hon Jim Sutton Valedictory speech
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 6:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Madam Speaker, in my maiden speech on October 2, 1984, I paid tribute to a couple of my predecessors as MPs for Waitaki. Both I thought, far more distinguished than I could ever be and I was right. The first was Reverend Arnold Nordmeyer, one of ... More >>
Study an option for over 100,000 Maori
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The workplace is proving to be a popular and successful environment for tertiary education and training, attracting 21-thousand young Maori according to the latest figures out today. More >>
Wine Exporters to Access Aussie Wine Tax Rebate
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The extension of the Australian wine tax rebate to New Zealand wine exported to Australia is estimated to be worth up to $10 million a year to New Zealanders says Trade Minister Phil Goff. More >>
NZ deplores attacks on UN posts in Lebanon
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that New Zealand deplores the attacks which have struck United Nations posts in Lebanon, killing at least four UN peacekeepers and wounding others. More >>
More young people than ever in work training
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 12:27 am | New Zealand Government
More young people than ever are successfully engaging in work training and securing positive futures for themselves and for New Zealand, Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says. More >>
Two thousand Modern Apprentices complete training
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 12:25 am | New Zealand Government
Two thousand Modern Apprentices have now completed their training under a scheme whose effectiveness has been endorsed by an independent evaluation, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Ryall should check the facts
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Government
National Party Health Spokesman Tony Ryall has shown he doesn't understand the basics of government process, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Business Tax Review Discussion Document released
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Improving the ability of business to grow and compete in the global economy is the driving force behind the range of options identified in the business tax review discussion document released today. More >>
Where's the speech Mr English?
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Steve Maharey today asked Bill English to release the full speech he gave to the National Party conference, in which he signalled the rolling back of mainstreaming for students with special needs. More >>
Anderton: Speech to the Pork Industry
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Jim Anderton's speech to the Pork Industry at Wairakei Resort, State Highway, Wairakei More >>
WTO Talks Break Down
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister, Phil Goff expressed disappointment and deep regret at the failure of the G6 countries to resolve the differences between them to allow the WTO Doha Round to move forward. More >>
More steps to improve leaky homes service
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Further measures to strengthen the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (WHRS), enhance consumer protection, hold building industry professionals to account and get leaky homes disputes settled faster through mediation and adjudication have been ... More >>
More NZ working holiday visas for young Americans
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has significantly increased the number of Working Holiday visas for young Americans, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. Up to 5000 United States citizens aged between 18 and 30 will be able to gain the visas in 2006-07 – an ... More >>
