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Speech: Lighting the Night with Hope ceremony

Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government

It is a special privilege to be taking part in this Matariki Lighting the Night with Hope ceremony, but more than that it is a special responsibility. More >>

Cullen: Tertiary Teaching Awards Ceremony

Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

Address to Tertiary Teaching Awards Ceremony Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings Professor Graeme Fraser, Chair of the Tertiary Teaching Awards Committee, committee members, 2006 awardees, ladies and gentlemen. More >>

New Zealand supporting democracy in Timor Leste

Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government

Recent events in Timor Leste highlight the difficulties that young, fragile democracies can face, and the importance of the international community's support during their transition phase. More >>

Kurahaupo iwi begin Treaty negotiations with Crown

Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 9:44 am | 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 >>

King welcomes non-emergency call handling progress

Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government

Police Minister Hon Annette King has welcomed the progress Police have made on developing a new non-emergency call handling service. The Minister is attending a function in the Northern Communications Centre tonight where Police will give more details about ... More >>

Honours for Top Tertiary Teachers

Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government

The country's top tertiary teachers have been praised for their outstanding skills and teaching excellence at an awards ceremony in Parliament tonight. Tertiary Education Minister Dr Michael Cullen honoured the top teachers at the fifth annual Tertiary ... More >>

Anderton - Measures to help Canterbury Farmers

Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Agriculture, Jim Anderton announced further, specific government measures today to assist the Canterbury farming communities hit by snow. These follow Civil Defence and local assistance, which has been provided throughout the emergency period. More >>

Princess Anne to visit New Zealand

Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will visit New Zealand next week. More >>

New Zealand supporting democracy in Timor Leste

Monday, 26 June 2006, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Recent events in Timor Leste highlight the difficulties that young, fragile democracies can face, and the importance of the international community's support during their transition phase. More >>

Spain-NZ double tax agreement in force soon

Monday, 26 June 2006, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand's new double tax agreement with Spain today passed its final legislative hurdle and is expected to come into force in late July, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>

Faster, better broadband bill introduced

Monday, 26 June 2006, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Legislation to enact the Labour-led government's pledge to bring New Zealanders faster, better broadband Internet services has been introduced to Parliament. More >>

$1.2 million committed to destroy Weapons

Monday, 26 June 2006, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand has committed $500,000 to a US-led project to shut down one of Russia's last remaining plutonium producing nuclear reactors at Zheleznogorsk, and replace it with a fossil fuel plant," says Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Phil Goff. More >>

Rangitata Water Conservation Order is made

Friday, 23 June 2006, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government

The Rangitata River in South Canterbury is now protected by a Water Conservation Order, Environment Minister David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>

Lottery Grants for Community, Arts, Sports Boosted

Friday, 23 June 2006, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board will distribute over $124 million to the community and statutory bodies this year. This is a significant increase on last year’s amount of $110.12 million. More >>

Doomsayers wrong over economy

Friday, 23 June 2006, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government

23 June 2006 Media Statement Doomsayers wrong over economy The March quarter GDP result flies in the face of those who predicted doom and gloom for the New Zealand economy, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. Over the March quarter the economy ... More >>