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Speech to Yunnan Province Delegation

Friday, 2 June 2006, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government

Speech notes for address to Fresh NZ Dinner for Delegation from Yunnan Province. The Mission Restaurant, Taradale More >>

Probationary bill redundant says Dyson

Friday, 2 June 2006, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government

The flexibility of New Zealand's labour market has been confirmed once again by a World Bank report, says Minister of Labour Ruth Dyson. "As well as ranking New Zealand the number one place in the world to do business, a detailed breakdown of the World ... More >>

Mallard: Economic transformation

Friday, 2 June 2006, 12:03 am | New Zealand Government

As you will be aware, the Labour-led government has made economic transformation one of its three top priorities for this term of office. More >>

Support for development of Auckland's Showgrounds

Friday, 2 June 2006, 12:02 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds are to receive a grant of up to $4.7 million to assist with the modernisation and redevelopment of the facility so that it can attract world-class events to Auckland. More >>

New High Commissioner to Australia

Thursday, 1 June 2006, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government

The new High Commissioner to Australia will be senior diplomat John Larkindale, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>

Waikato ecological "island" awarded $5.5 million

Thursday, 1 June 2006, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today a government grant of up to $5.5 million for a project to reintroduce endangered species such as the kiwi and tuatara to Maungatautari Mountain. More >>

Sutton Visits Fiji to Talk Business

Thursday, 1 June 2006, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister of Trade Negotiations Jim Sutton will visit Fiji from 1-4 June to attend the Fiji-New Zealand Business Council Meeting in Suva. More >>

Four new social housing units opened in Nelson

Thursday, 1 June 2006, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government

Housing Minister Chris Carter opened four new social housing units in Nelson today, the first phase of a broader housing project led by the Nelson Tasman Housing Trust using $1.25m of government funding. More >>

Peters meets with head of Israeli Foreign Ministry

Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Mr Ron Prosor, the head of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited Wellington on 31 May to call on Foreign Minister Winston Peters and conduct discussions with New Zealand officials on bilateral and international issues. More >>

The Doha Round as it relates to the APEC region

Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Phil Goff Speech to the Business Symposium on Trade and Investment Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam More >>

Keep kicking habit in the butt

Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Today's World Smokefree Day is a great opportunity for young people to kick the habit and make a positive choice for a healthy future, says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>

Mâori Party misleads over Mâori unemployment

Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government

The Mâori Party has deliberately tried to mislead the public over Mâori unemployment in Northland, Bay of Plenty and East Coast, says Mâori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>

Cosgrove introduces JP Amendment Bill

Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove says he is pleased to announce the Justices of the Peace Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament today. More >>

Report: significant progress on child exploitation

Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government

There has been significant progress in the fight against the commercial sexual exploitation of children, but we cannot afford to be complacent, Justice Minister Mark Burton said today. More >>

Anderton: Drug Foundation Policy Roundtable

Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government

I would like to thank the New Zealand Drug Foundation for inviting me to speak at this Second Annual Policy Roundtable on Drugs and Young People. This roundtable follows on from the 5th International Conference on Drugs and Young People in Sydney held ... More >>

Strides made against alcohol use - next up alcohol

Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government

Giant steps have been made against tobacco use. Evidence based action can also deliver results against alcohol use. Progressive leader Jim Anderton addressed the Drug Foundation's 2nd Annual Policy Roundtable conference in Wellington this morning on the issues ... More >>

Goff applauds Kiwi entrepreneurs in Viet Nam

Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Phil Goff today congratulated Kiwi businesses on successfully entering the rapidly growing Vietnamese market. Speaking in Viet Nam, he welcomed the progress of New Zealanders in selling an increasing volume of goods and services in the fastest ... More >>

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