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Minister launches fuel economy website
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
A new internet site giving New Zealand drivers up-to-date information on vehicle fuel consumption was unveiled by Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven at Parliament today. More >>
Anderton speech to the CBAFF AGM in Wellington
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
A couple of weeks ago a book about freight was released to rave reviews and an entry in the non-fiction best-seller lists. It was a book you might have heard of - called "The Box", by Marc Levinson. It's not often a volume by a New York economist ... More >>
World Competitiveness Yearbook
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 12:51 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed the endorsement of the government's economic work programme in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The Yearbook lists five challenges to assist New Zealand in improving its competitiveness. More >>
IEA positive on New Zealand's energy policy
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 12:45 am | New Zealand Government
A review of New Zealand's energy policies by the International Energy Agency generally praises New Zealand's energy policies while highlighting a number of challenges we face, said Energy Minister David Parker. More >>
Sensible energy solutions from IEA
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
The International Energy Agency's call today for New Zealand to develop stronger energy efficiency and public transport initiatives has been welcomed by the Government's Spokesperson on Energy Efficie More >>
Expat programme expands to Kiwis in Australia
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 12:26 am | New Zealand Government
The launch of the expat programme in Australia is further evidence of the Government's dedication to attracting the skills and talent New Zealand needs, Immigration Minister David Cunliffe said today. More >>
National Library gets Budget to plan expansion
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Library has been allocated funding in the 2006 Budget to evaluate options for a major expansion of their building the National Library Minister Judith Tizard has announced. More >>
Biosecurity Funding Boosted By $33.2 Million
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2006 significantly strengthens New Zealand's ability to safeguard its major export earners from pests and diseases, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Biosecurity funding boosted by $33.2 million
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2006 significantly strengthens New Zealand's ability to safeguard its major export earners from pests and diseases, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
PM: NZ Sister Cities Conference
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to open this 2006 New Zealand Sister Cities Conference. Two years ago the conference was held in Christchurch, and it is a pleasure to be here again. More >>
More money for family violence prevention services
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
A $9 million investment in family violence prevention services is a key part of the government's commitment to strong families, says Child Youth and Family Services Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Budget 2006: Nat Library to evaluate redevelopment
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
The National Library will be funded to evaluate options to redevelop the National Library as part of the 2006 Budget the National Library Minister Judith Tizard announced today. More >>
Graphic warnings on the horizon for smokers
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government
Images of rotting gums and teeth, throat cancer and gangrenous feet are about to be put before New Zealanders as the government continues its effort to reduce smoking rates. More >>
Brash should come clean or resign
Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Government Minister Trevor Mallard called on National leader Don Brash to tell the truth about whether or not American strategists were involved in his election campaign in New Zealand last year - as he promoted in an email tabled in Parliament today. More >>
Number on unemployment benefit hits 20-year low
Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of New Zealanders receiving an unemployment benefit has reached levels not seen in 20 years, Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
Peters names next Ambassador to Manila
Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Manila will be career diplomat David Pine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
It's not the Da Vinci code Bill it's just the NCEA
Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Once again Mr English is concocting stories in an attempt to undermine teacher and student confidence in the national exam system, says Education Minister Steve Maharey More >>
Proactive approach on WMD knowledge acquisition
Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Discussions between government officials and universities on the risk of misuse of research on developing weapons of mass destruction are neither secret nor do they involve spying on anyone, says Disarmament Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Smith's Claims Inaccurate and Irresponsible
Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove says speculation by Nick Smith about help for owners of leaky homes is inaccurate and irresponsible. More >>
Hodgson: Launch of Decades of Disparity III
Monday, 8 May 2006, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Good evening everyone and thank you for joining us tonight at the launch of this monitoring report, Decades of Disparity III: ethnic and socio-economic inequalities in mortality, New Zealand 1981 – 1999. More >>
