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Promoting kiwi food and beverage in Chinese market
Friday, 26 May 2006, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s profile as a producer of fine foods gets a major boost in China today with the launch of the first kiwi branded retail promotion of New Zealand food and beverages, Ministers Phil Goff and Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Scholarships – let's get the story right
Friday, 26 May 2006, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
"In the last week there has been much said about the "axing" of the Manaaki Tauira and Mâori / Polynesian Scholarships Funds", Mâori Affairs and Associate Education Minister Parekura Horomia stated today. More >>
Strengths-based mentoring works for youth
Friday, 26 May 2006, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for inviting me to your launch of the Youth Mentoring Trust website. As Minister of Youth Affairs, I always welcome the opportunity to meet with people from the youth sector. More >>
Minister congratulates agencies on $135m drug bust
Friday, 26 May 2006, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Acting Police Minister Rick Barker today congratulated the NZ Police and the NZ Customs Service for the biggest-ever interception of crystal methamphetamine and pseudoephedrine being shipped into this country. More >>
More good news from a focussed Budget
Friday, 26 May 2006, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker today announced that much needed extensions can be made to the Christchurch District and High Courts as a result of funding for Ministry of Justice construction projects announced in budget 2006 More >>
Constant Improvement the Theme for Courts
Friday, 26 May 2006, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Courts Rick Barker today announced that Budget 2006 has delivered increased funding to courts through a variety of initiatives designed to support the operational effectiveness and efficiency of all courts. More >>
Timaru Courthouse – Funding now secured
Friday, 26 May 2006, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Rick Barker today announced that Timaru would get a new courthouse as part of a package of funding in the 2006 budget for Ministry of Justice construction projects. More >>
Waterfront tribute to life of Sir Peter Blake
Friday, 26 May 2006, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard today confirmed government’s support for the tribute exhibition Blue Water Black Magic – an exhibition celebrating the life and achievements of Sir Peter Blake and the history of New Zealand yachting. More >>
NZ sends NZDF planes and personnel to Darwin today
Friday, 26 May 2006, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced early this morning that the government is dispatching an RNZAF 757, a Hercules C130, and New Zealand army personnel to Darwin today. More >>
Benson-Pope: NZ Paperboard Packaging Assn
Thursday, 25 May 2006, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Good evening, thank you for this opportunity to meet with you following your Annual General Meeting. More >>
Sector breaks recycling target two years early
Thursday, 25 May 2006, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The paper sector have been congratulated for exceeding their target for recycling – two years ahead of schedule. More >>
Dunne: Taxation Bill First Reading
Thursday, 25 May 2006, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
I move that the Taxation (Annual Rates, Savings Investment, and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill be now read a first time. More >>
Lianne Dalziel - Speech to NZ Fixed Income Forum
Thursday, 25 May 2006, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to this forum. I have been asked to address the government's perspective on forging closer ties with the international financial community, especially Australia. This is an extremely timely request as I joined ... More >>
Snapshot of New Zealand’s environment
Thursday, 25 May 2006, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
A snapshot of New Zealand’s key environmental issues has been published in a new book launched today by Environment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Goff: Doha Round a test of political will
Thursday, 25 May 2006, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Chair, this morning I want to focus on two things – the level of ambition we need, and should try to settle on, to conclude the Doha Development Round; and the process we should follow from here, and what we collectively can do to assist. More >>
Try reading the Budget Rodney!
Thursday, 25 May 2006, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
"Read the budget Rodney" is the advice from the Auckland Issues Minister Judith Tizard to ACT MP Rodney Hide in response to his comments that Auckland missed out on Budget funding for land transport. More >>
National's got it wrong on prisons - again
Thursday, 25 May 2006, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
The National Party has in its usual manner missed out some important facts in comparing public and privately run prisons, Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
NZ withdraws part of contingent to Solomon Islands
Wednesday, 24 May 2006, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that the thirty extra New Zealand police and some of the additional defence personnel sent to the Solomon Islands in the wake of rioting there last month will be coming home soon. More >>
Mallard: NZTE Local Competitiveness Symposium
Wednesday, 24 May 2006, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Where New Zealand needs to be - you have asked me here today to speak about a subject that is right at the heart of the government's priorities. You've no doubt heard us talk a lot about economic transformation since we were re-elected to government ... More >>
Minister welcomes sea container report
Wednesday, 24 May 2006, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton today welcomed the Auditor-General’s report on high-risk sea containers, saying the recommendations were practical and helpful. The report, Managing Biosecurity Risks Associated With High-Risk Sea Containers, ... More >>
