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Funding to boost onshore petroleum developments

Monday, 22 May 2006, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Government

The Associate Minister of Energy, Harry Duynhoven, today announced that the $6 million funding provided from last week’s Budget to acquire geotechnical data to support exploration in New Zealand would be partly used to fund work aimed at gaining a greater ... More >>

Transpower to remain under Commerce Commission

Monday, 22 May 2006, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government

State-owned transmission company Transpower is to remain under the jurisdiction of the Commerce Commission for the present time, Energy Minister David Parker announced today. More >>

DOC and the Korean Parks Authority sign MOU

Monday, 22 May 2006, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand's Department of Conservation and the Korean National Parks Authority today signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to improve co-operation on conservation matters. More >>

Peters restates NZ commitment to Solomon Islands

Monday, 22 May 2006, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Solomon Islands continues to face considerable challenges but has great potential, says Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. More >>

Increases in numbers of doctors and nurses

Monday, 22 May 2006, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government

On National Radio this morning Pete Hodgson said that growth in numbers of nurses and doctors has exceeded growth in management/admin staff. These are the figures: 5,225 more doctors and nurses; 1,794 more Admin/Management. More >>

20th anniversary of community volunteering

Monday, 22 May 2006, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Community volunteering is in the spotlight this week as celebrations are held throughout New Zealand to mark the 20th anniversary of the Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS). More >>

Maharey announces NZ On Air Chairman

Monday, 22 May 2006, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government

Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey today announced the re-appointment of Don Hunn as Chair of the NZ On Air Board for a further seven-month term ending on 31 December 2006, and acknowledged the strong governance he has provided for NZ on Air since ... More >>

Budget 06: Help to revitalise Pacific languages

Monday, 22 May 2006, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government

The government will spend $600,000 over the next three years on a programme to revitalise three Pacific languages at risk of becoming extinct in NZ More >>

Beehive Bulletin - Budget 2006 Special

Monday, 22 May 2006, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Michael Cullen described his seventh Budget as one that delivered on Labour's election promises and guarantees solutions to key regional transport issues. The budget allocates new operating spending of $9.6 billion and capital of ... More >>

Rural New Zealand central to Government thinking

Monday, 22 May 2006, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government

Rural New Zealand will benefit from major new investment in services and infrastructure as part of Budget 2006, Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>

Government closes guardian visa loophole

Monday, 22 May 2006, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government

The Labour-led government is moving to stop any abuse of the visa system by guardians of foreign fee-paying students, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>

Government green lights Northland roading

Monday, 22 May 2006, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government

Drivers can look forward to smoother motoring in Northland thanks to a multi-billion dollar roading programme unveiled in the Labour-led government's Budget 2006. More >>

Budget boost for Northland skills

Monday, 22 May 2006, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government

Northland's workforce is set to get a major boost from a Budget 2006 initiative that will expand job training opportunities and strengthen workers' literacy skills. More >>

Clark: AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2006

Monday, 22 May 2006, 12:07 am | New Zealand Government

Today, in services around the country, we remember those who have died from AIDS since the first death in New Zealand in 1985. More >>

Minister Welcomes Anti-Bribery Evaluation Team

Monday, 22 May 2006, 12:07 am | New Zealand Government

Good Morning. It is my pleasure to extend to you all a very warm welcome to Wellington and New Zealand. Unfortunately my colleague, the Minister of Justice Mark Burton, was unable to be here this morning, but I am pleased to be here in his place in my ... More >>

PM: Address at 40th Koroneihana Anniversary

Monday, 22 May 2006, 12:04 am | New Zealand Government

It is good to be back on the mahau of Maahinarangi, at Turangawaewae, nestled on the banks of the Waikato River. More >>

NZ And Australian Defence Ministers Meet

Sunday, 21 May 2006, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government

The Defence Ministers of New Zealand and Australia have met in Queenstown to discuss key areas of interest. These included ongoing cooperation in joint operations and training, capability development, logistic support, personnel development and command, ... More >>

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