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National Billboards talk-up Australia
Friday, 19 May 2006, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party's billboards may be a big thumbs up for Australia, but they offer no vision for New Zealanders, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Goff to join trade ministers seeking WTO progress
Friday, 19 May 2006, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff flies out to Paris on Sunday, where a meeting of trade ministers next week is expected to urge world leaders to get the World Trade Organisation's Doha Development Round talks back on track. More >>
Massive boost for Waikato's transport projects
Friday, 19 May 2006, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is tackling the Waikato region's critical transport needs with a $215 million funding package over ten years. "This massive funding boost, starting next year, is on top of funds already allocated for the Waikato region. It emphasises ... More >>
Post-Budget speech to Chamber of Commerce - Cullen
Friday, 19 May 2006, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2006 is the Budget New Zealanders voted for, and the Budget the New Zealand economy needs. More >>
Goff to Queenstown for trans-Tasman defence talks
Friday, 19 May 2006, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff heads for Queenstown today, where he will host the latest round of annual trans-Tasman defence talks with his Australian counterpart, Dr Brendan Nelson, on Saturday. More >>
Hon. Michael Cullen - Wellington Chamber Address
Friday, 19 May 2006, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2006 is the Budget New Zealanders voted for, and the Budget the New Zealand economy needs. More >>
Budget 2006: 5-year Funding Package for SHs
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Key Deliverables Expected from the Initial 5-year Funding Package for State Highways (2006/07 to 2010/11) More >>
Budget 2006: Arts, culture & heritage investment
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 8:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2006 demonstrates the government's continued commitment to and investment in a vibrant arts, cultural and creative sector says Associate Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage Judith Tizard. More >>
Budget 2006: Auckland transport a budget winner
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 8:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour's 2006 budget delivers on our promise to solve key Auckland transport issues says Auckland Issues Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Transport Investment Package – Questions & Answers
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
$862 million will go to addressing the shortfall in the National Land Transport Programme, which includes state highway construction and maintenance, public transport funding, and local road construction and maintenance. More >>
Cunliffe welcomes Brash broadband commitment
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister David Cunliffe has welcomed a commitment by National Party leader Don Brash to "support the unbundling legislation… at least as far as the select committee". More >>
Budget 2006: Rt Hon Helen Clark Budget Speech
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
This is an investment Budget, and it’s a Budget that only a Labour-led government can deliver. This is a Budget which invests in New Zealand and New Zealanders; More >>
The Māori Potential Approach
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Maori Potential Approach will guide government’s goal of ensuring Māori realise their full potential and enjoy success as Māori”, the Minister of Māori Affairs Parekura Horomia said today. More >>
Budget 2006 Q&A: Venture Investment Fund
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
What is the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund? The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (VIF), established in 2001, is a programme of equity investment designed to accelerate the development of the venture capital market in New Zealand. VIF invests ... More >>
Budget 06 Q&A: Market Development Assistance
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
What is the Market Development Assistance Scheme? The scheme is delivered through the Enterprise Development Grant-Market Development. As a result of the extra funding, annual funding for this scheme will increase from $6.1 million to $25.9 million from ... More >>
Budget 2006: Support for arts & culture increases
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Creative New Zealand’s core funding has been increased by $10 million over the next four years, Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark announced today. More >>
Budget 2006: Enhancing New Zealand broadcasting
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government continues its strong investment in public broadcasting with funding of $24.9 million over the next four years, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Budget 2006: Defence needs at home and abroad met
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2006 highlights the government's commitment to ensuring New Zealand meets its defence and security needs at home and abroad. More >>
Budget 2006: Boost for Foreign Affairs & ODA
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2006 backs the government’s commitment to strengthening New Zealand's international engagement, and tackling security and development challenges, particularly in the Pacific, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Budget 2006: More money for safer borders
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2006 provides additional funding to better protect New Zealand's borders and improve immigration outcomes. More >>
