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Luamanuvao Winnie Laban: Pacific Reach Seminar
Thursday, 15 June 2006, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Opening address at the inaugural Pacific Reach Seminar - a full day seminar held in Wellington for people to learn how to communicate effectively with Pacific communities in ways they might not have seen before. More >>
Elder abuse not acceptable, says Dyson
Thursday, 15 June 2006, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Ruth Dyson marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at the Hagley Park Netball Centre, Christchurch. More >>
Investment in the grid boosted significantly
Thursday, 15 June 2006, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government has significantly boosted spending on the transmission grid and taken positive steps to correct the mess created by National's ideologically driven free-market approach, Acting Energy Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Ruth Dyson pays tribute to Olympic archer
Thursday, 15 June 2006, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Neroli Fairhall was an inspiration to all New Zealanders, an example of how a disabled person can overcome the low expectations of others and achieve excellence. More >>
New Zealand contributes more aid to Yogyakarta
Thursday, 15 June 2006, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to contribute a further $500,000 to relief and reconstruction efforts following the Yogyakarta earthquake in Indonesia, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Dunne: Deloitte tax conference
Wednesday, 14 June 2006, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Revenue: speech to Deloitte tax conference, 14 June 2006 The Revenue Minister addresses a tax seminar in Auckland More >>
Govt to help fund Taupo energy technology centre
Wednesday, 14 June 2006, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Government funding has been approved, subject to conditions, to help the establishment of the New Zealand Clean Energy Centre in Taupo, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard and Taupo MP Mark Burton announced today. More >>
Blackout report to be with Government in fortnight
Wednesday, 14 June 2006, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Transpower is to report to ministers on how and why Monday's blackout of Auckland occurred, Energy Minister David Parker said today. More >>
Party Pill Promoters Must Face the Facts
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister and Waimakariri MP Clayton Cosgrove says a new study confirms that party pills are a gateway to illicit drugs, a serious road safety risk and are addictive, for many people. More >>
Launch of the Aerial Spreadmark Code of Practice
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Launch of the Aerial Spreadmark Code of Practice, the Fert-smart DVD and their new Fertiliser Quality Council website More >>
New Defence Attache position in Saudi Arabia
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today the establishment of a new Defence Attaché position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role of a Defence Attaché is to provide liaison between New Zealand defence interests and those of the nation in which they reside. More >>
Improving access to justice
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A nationwide survey on access to legal services, which is currently underway, will ultimately help improve public access to justice, Minister of Justice Mark Burton said today. More >>
O'Connor: TRENZ Media Briefing
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Kia ora. It is my pleasure as Minister of Tourism to be here to speak to you at Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand 2006, and it is a great pleasure to see so many people from so many places here to explore the opportunities presented by our vibrant industry. More >>
King launches road toll consultation project
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A major life-saving consultation project designed to reduce the road toll is beginning in July, says Transport Minister Annette King. More >>
Research Project on Party Pills shows high use
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Biosecurity Minister of Fisheries, Minister of Forestry Associate Minister of Health Associate Minister for Tertiary Education More >>
Anderton speech to the Rural Vets conference
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
The success of our animal-based primary industries is underpinned by many factors and sectors, and of course by our veterinary services More >>
Clark: Asian Women MPs Conference
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand advocates strongly for the international community to focus more attention on sexual and reproductive health and rights. More >>
GCSB Director to become head of SIS
Monday, 12 June 2006, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that Dr Warren Tucker is to be appointed as the new Director of Security, heading the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service. More >>
Singapore PM to visit
Monday, 12 June 2006, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong will arrive in New Zealand this weekend for an official five-day visit. More >>
Peters: Asia Pacific Women MPs Conference
Monday, 12 June 2006, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to be here today. Thank you to those who have organised this event, and a warm welcome to all those who have attended from around the Asia-Pacific region. More >>
