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Migrant level raised to meet skill shortages

Friday, 30 June 2006, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government

More new migrants will be welcomed under the New Zealand Residence Programme during the next 12 months in response to continued skill shortages, Immigration Minister David Cunliffe announced today. More >>

Government targets noisy vehicles

Friday, 30 June 2006, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven today said the first step in the government's drive to target noisy vehicles will come into force in three weeks. More >>

Hodgson: Cost-effectiveness in NZ Health System

Friday, 30 June 2006, 12:27 am | New Zealand Government

It is a great pleasure to be invited to contribute to the Mid-Winter Series Dialogue. I hope my remarks are useful and I am sure the ensuing dialogue will be very valuable. Tomorrow a new financial year begins and I have set myself the task of making progress ... More >>

Minister signals major work to improve electives

Friday, 30 June 2006, 12:08 am | New Zealand Government

The financial year that begins tomorrow will see a major work programme to encourage effectiveness and innovation in elective services, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>

Government delivers on broadband pledge

Thursday, 29 June 2006, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government

The Labour-led government's pledge to deliver New Zealanders faster, better broadband has taken a further step forward with the first reading in Parliament today of the Telecommunications Amendment Bill. More >>

Cunliffe: Telecommunications Amendment Bill

Thursday, 29 June 2006, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government

At the appropriate time I intend to move that the bill be considered by the Finance and Expenditure Committee, that the committee report finally to the House on or before 6 November 2006, and that the committee have authority to meet at any time while ... More >>

More industry training eases skill shortages

Thursday, 29 June 2006, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government

The government is addressing skill shortages in the labour market, Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>

Winston Churchill Fellowships

Thursday, 29 June 2006, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Luamanuvao Winnie Laban invites New Zealanders to apply for the 2006 funding round for the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust fellowships. More >>

Anderton: 'All-Ages' Suicide Prevention Strategy

Thursday, 29 June 2006, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Launch of the New Zealand 'All-Ages' Suicide Prevention Strategy, Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings, Wellington We are here formally to launch the New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy 2006-2016. We are here in practice because suicide is not a subject we can ... More >>

Change in Focus for Suicide Prevention Strategy

Thursday, 29 June 2006, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Effective suicide prevention begins with shared knowledge and understanding of suicide and how to prevent it, which is one of the key themes supported by a new strategy released today. More >>

Hawkes Bay Opera House awarded up to $2.5 million

Thursday, 29 June 2006, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced a grant of up to $2.5 million to the Hastings District Council for the restoration and redevelopment of historic buildings for the Hawkes Bay Opera House complex. More >>

Cullen: Kupe gas - a vote of confidence

Thursday, 29 June 2006, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government

The government's delighted at the decision of the Kupe gas field partners to proceed with a near billion dollar development of the field. This helps secure our energy future. More >>

Dyson: Address to Age Concern Tauranga

Thursday, 29 June 2006, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government

I'd like to acknowledge your president Lorraine Wilson and thank her for inviting me to speak at your AGM today. As Minister for Senior Citizens, I welcome this opportunity to engage with members of Age Concern. Your organisation is a strong and effective ... More >>

Fairer deal for older New Zealanders from 1 July

Thursday, 29 June 2006, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

Ruth Dyson, Minister for Senior Citizens announced a range of initiatives from the Labour-led government to benefit older New Zealanders in her speech to Age Concern Tauranga today. More >>

Cullen: Address to Rotary Club of Port Nicholson

Thursday, 29 June 2006, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government

It is a pleasure to be here this morning, celebrating the success of Zoe Haws and Dennis Kahui. In addition to my own congratulations as Tertiary Education Minister I would like to pass on those of the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Helen Clark. She ... More >>