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Diabetes enrolments double over five years
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The doubling of the number of New Zealanders taking advantage of free diabetes check-ups is a sobering reminder of how large New Zealand's diabetes epidemic has become, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
New Judge for the High Court
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Jillian Maree Mallon has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today. Justice Mallon graduated LLB Hons from Otago University in 1988 and LLM from Cornell in 1993. More >>
Discussion paper on Broadband Wireless Access
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Economic Development has released a discussion paper on spectrum allocation opportunities for Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) for public comment, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Financial Intermediaries Discussion Paper Released
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today released a discussion paper on the co-regulatory model proposed for financial intermediaries. More >>
More businesses to access Enterprise Training
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
A wider range of New Zealand businesses are now eligible for management training through the government’s Enterprise Training Programme, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
The launch of the Wellington Regional Plan
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Social Development and Employment, Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, today launched the 2006/07 Wellington Regional Plans for the Ministry of Social Development. More >>
Te Papa Tongarewa Board appointments announced
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today announced three new appointments and two reappointments to the Board of Te Papa Tongarewa. More >>
Peters condemns North Korean missile tests
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 12:39 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today condemned North Korea's missile tests, saying it showed wanton disregard for the warnings issued by the international community and that its actions elevate concerns that it has chosen a path towards denunciation ... More >>
Marae Heritage Committee appointments
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker today announced two new appointments to the Lottery Marae Heritage and Facilities Distribution Committee. More >>
Review of the Temporary Safeguard Authorities Act
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced a review of the Temporary Safeguard Authorities Act 1987, and has released a discussion document which details a range of proposals to improve the operation of the Act. More >>
First review of Asian health in NZ Released
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Research released today showing that new Asian migrants are infrequent users of health services including screening and preventative care should be a cause of concern for the health sector and the Asian community, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Input sought on energy efficiency strategy
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy together form the Government's unified approach to climate change and energy issues, Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency Jeanette Fitzsimons said today. More >>
New Zealand Energy Strategy
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister David Parker today released the terms of reference for the development of a New Zealand Energy Strategy (NZES). More >>
Climate change work programme
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Climate Change Issues David Parker today released government papers on energy and energy efficiency, and a report looking at the government's direction on climate change policy. More >>
Research shows students positive about NCEA
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
New research on what students think of NCEA, and student motivation, was welcomed today by Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Appointment of Judge of the High court
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Pamela Jean Andrews has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Acting Attorney-General Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Launch of the Quit Group's "Video Diaries"
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
The idea of filming real people, without scripting, and allowing the public to share the highs and lows of their quit experience with them is innovative, exciting and, as the focus group testing shows, sure to make an impact. More >>
Reality TV quit smoking campaign
Monday, 3 July 2006, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Using a reality TV campaign to help people quit smoking is an inspired move, Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
No claim amount set for Kurahaupo settlement
Monday, 3 July 2006, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown and three iwi from the northern South Island have agreed to enter Treaty settlement negotiations. The three iwi: Ngâti Apa Ki Te Ra To, Ngâti Kuia and Rangitâne o Wairau, have come together to form the Kurahaupo Ki Te Waipounamu Trust for the ... More >>
9th Pacific Roundtable on WTO, Regional Trade
Monday, 3 July 2006, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Jim Anderton opened the 9th Round Table meeting for Pacific Island Countries on WTO and regional trade agreement provisions in Wellington today. He stressed that although currently only three Pacific Island Countries are WTO members, it is important to ... More >>
