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Letter: NZ Stance in GE Negotiations
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
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Alternative sites to be investigated
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Further research into alternative potential sites is needed before a decision will be made on where a new central North Island youth justice residential centre is to be sited, Child, Youth and Family Services Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
NZ'ers can look forward to faster broadband
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders can look forward to faster, better broadband Internet services thanks to the comprehensive telecommunications package announced today. More >>
Cullen: Pre-Budget Address to CMA
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
It is now two weeks until Budget 2006. This will be the first Budget in a new three-year electoral cycle. Although I would not rank it as the most difficult Budget I have had to put together, it does present a number of challenges. More >>
Net debt free status reflects wise fiscal managmnt
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 12:50 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen used his traditional pre-Budget speech to the Canterbury Manufacturers' Association today to announce that the government has become a net saver. More >>
$9.5 million to improve behaviour in schools
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 12:48 am | New Zealand Government
Budget funding of $9.5 million over four years, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. "The Labour-led government is committed to ensuring every school is able to provide a safe and productive learning environment for students," Steve Maharey said. More >>
Clark: Opening of new Wairarapa Hospital
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 12:00 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to be here today to celebrate the opening of the new Wairarapa Hospital. More >>
Duynhoven: Institute of Logistics and Transport
Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to address you this morning. I am delighted to also welcome you all to the International Conference of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. More >>
Consultation on remaining Colleges of Ed mergers
Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Submissions from the public are being called for over the proposed merger of the remaining two Colleges of Education, Minister for Tertiary Education Dr Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Good faith key to durable Treaty settlements
Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Conducting Treaty negotiations confidentially and in good faith is key to ensuring a durable settlement is reached, Treaty Negotiations Minister Mark Burton said today. More >>
New Family Court Judge appointed
Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Hamilton lawyer Lex de Jong has been appointed a Family Court Judge, Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Cullen - Opening Address at Thrive Auckland 2006
Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Auckland is at a crossroads. Already, according to the Mercer Quality of Life survey, Auckland is now ranked fifth as a city to live in, behind Zurich, Geneva, Vancouver, and Vienna. That is a gain of three places from the last Mercer survey. More >>
Loans one of many factors driving student OE
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
People with higher levels of student debt are more likely to go overseas post-study. But student loans and their size are not the only factors associated with the decision to live overseas, according to a report released today by the Minister for Tertiary ... More >>
Call for Input into Unit Titles Act Review
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove said today a comprehensive review of the Unit Titles Act 1972 is being driven by big changes in the types of buildings New Zealanders live and work in. More >>
NZ Government Representative to JAS-ANZ
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the appointment of Fergus Welsh as the New Zealand Government Representative to JAS-NZ, a joint accreditation body for Australia and New Zealand that certifies management systems, products and personnel. More >>
'Minister for NZ Music' releases NZ music quiz
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Judith Tizard has released her annual NZ music quiz to all Members of Parliament today as part of New Zealand Music Month. More >>
Research affirms government's housing efforts
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
New research by the Wellington School of Medicine showing significant health benefits from state housing demonstrates why the government has made such a massive investment in the Housing portfolio, Housing Minister Chris Carter says. More >>
A New Zealand Education Counsellor for India
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today announced plans to appoint an Education Counsellor to India with the aim of strengthening education institution links between New Zealand and India, and helping New Zealand international education ... More >>
Revolution: the 1913 Great Strike in New Zealand
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
May Day, the first of May, is a very appropriate day to launch this important volume of essays on the Great Strike of 1913. On this internationally recognised day commemorating the achievements of the labour movement, we can also acknowledge a significant chapter ... More >>
Helen Clark Address at Grey Power AGM
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Since I spoke at Grey Power’s last AGM, the general election has been held, and Labour has the privilege of leading a government again for the third term. I believe that the work we will be able to do on behalf of superannuitants will be very positive, ... More >>
