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Budget funding for home rating scheme
Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
A new scheme designed to improve the energy efficiency of New Zealand houses has received funding in the 2006 budget. $1.7 million has been allocated for the 2006/07 year to develop a home energy rating scheme which will provide a star rating (or ... More >>
Trevor Mallard - Speech to Export NZ Auckland
Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to talk to you today. I want to discuss Budget 2006 but I also want to discuss with you how the budget and other government work fits into our economic transformation agenda. More >>
Obesity campaign could save thousands of lives
Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 12:19 am | New Zealand Government
Between 1,500 and 3,000 lives could be saved in just five years if the government moves rapidly to step up New Zealand's work to fight obesity, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
World Bank ranks NZ a great place to do business
Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen has welcomed further proof from the World Bank that New Zealand remains a top performing economy. More >>
Cullen: Weltec’s Centre for Smart Product
Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
During my brief period so far as Minister for Tertiary Education, one of the strongest impressions I have gained is of the outstanding commitment in many institutions to innovation in teaching and engagement with the business community. More >>
Urgent reports sought on Chch crash findings
Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Transport Minister Michael Cullen has again extended the government’s sympathy to the family and friends of the victims of the Air Adventures crash in June 2003 following the release today of the coroner’s final report into the crash. More >>
Government support helps firm's success
Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland company Cleanflow Systems has found offshore success in United States and European markets, helped by government support through the market development assistance scheme. More >>
NZ to push for real solutions at UN AIDS meeting
Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will advocate for an open and honest approach in the global community's fight against HIV/AIDS at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Chief Human Rights Commissioner reappointed
Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Mark Burton announced today that Rosslyn Noonan has been appointed to a second five-year term as Chief Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission. More >>
$5.9 million for upgrade of Te Ara Hou
Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
The government will invest $5.9 million for brand new facilities for Te Kura Kaupapa Maori Te Ara Hou in Napier, Education Minister Steve Maharey and Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia announced today. More >>
Goff to Viet Nam, Singapore, Malaysia
Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff says the question of how to progress the WTO's Doha Development Round will top the agenda at a meeting of APEC Trade Ministers in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, this week. More >>
Consultation on labs adequate, lease granted
Monday, 29 May 2006, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson has written to the Otago and Southland District Health Boards advising that he is satisfied that he has been adequately consulted on their proposals to reconfigure laboratory services. More >>
O'Connor welcomes alcohol advertising review panel
Monday, 29 May 2006, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor has welcomed the announcement today of members of a steering group to review alcohol advertising regulations and the review's terms of reference. More >>
Dunne: Future Medicines Policy Summit
Monday, 29 May 2006, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank-you for inviting me to comment on the development of the New Zealand Medicines Strategy. I am pleased to be able to share my thoughts on this important and timely initiative; and hope to engage with you all further as it unfolds over the coming ... More >>
Temporary Safeguard Authorities – Reappointments
Monday, 29 May 2006, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the re-appointment of John Gilbert and Neil Plimmer as Temporary Safeguard Authorities for three-year terms commencing 11 June 2006. More >>
Minister announces COGS Committee appointments
Monday, 29 May 2006, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, today announced five newly elected people to the National COGS Committee (NCC). More >>
"Digger" Don digs himself deeper into trouble
Monday, 29 May 2006, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
National leader Don Brash continues to peddle the myth of a brain drain to Australia as he clings to the notion that tax cuts are a panacea for economic growth, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Directors and Officers Disclosure Review
Monday, 29 May 2006, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced a review of the directors’ and officers’ disclosure obligations in the Securities Markets Act. “Over the last few months I, as well as officials, have received feedback from the market that disclosure obligations ... More >>
Big overseas education contract with Oman signed
Monday, 29 May 2006, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
A consortium of tertiary education organisations have signed a deal to provide course content to the Omani Ministry of Higher Education in one of the biggest international education contracts this country has signed. More >>
Dalziel: Securities Law Update Conference
Monday, 29 May 2006, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for the invitation to address the Securities Law Update Conference today. I have been asked to provide you with the government's perspective on the general direction of the New Zealand market and in particular on the progress ... More >>
