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Facts wrong in tax and superannuation debate
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
The quality of debate on financial matters was poorly served by two leading publications over recent days, Finance Minister Dr Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Kaitoke to Te Marua realignment project opening
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
I would like to welcome you all today to the opening of the Kaitoke to Te Marua realignment project. My congratulations to the planners, designers, engineers and workers who have made this project a reality. More >>
Families the focus for Hodgson's health priorities
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson has announced today that his priorities for the upcoming financial year will focus on the changing needs of New Zealand families. More >>
Hodgson invites reality to electives debate
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
It is time to inject some much-needed reality into the debate on elective surgery, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
David Parker returns to Cabinet
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 12:30 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister of New Zealand Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage More >>
Government helps Kiwi FM stay on the airwaves
Monday, 1 May 2006, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will grant Kiwi FM access to new FM frequencies, under an agreement that will help the 100 percent Kiwi music station stay on the airwaves, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>
Public Libraries Looking Ahead
Monday, 1 May 2006, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
For the first time an agreed direction and future has been developed for New Zealand's public libraries in a strategy launched today by Judith Tizard - Minister Responsible for the National Library. More >>
Backtrack comes too late to hide true colours
Monday, 1 May 2006, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
National Deputy Leader Gerry Brownlee's backtrack from his plan to challenge the party's policy on the Maori seats wasn't quick enough to stop the public from getting a glimpse of National's true colours, Justice Minister Mark Burton says. More >>
Petroleum permit highlights Taranaki's potential
Monday, 1 May 2006, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister of Energy, Harry Duynhoven, today said that the award of a permit to Greymouth Petroleum to produce oil and gas from the Turangi discovery confirmed that onshore Taranaki will continue to have a major role in New Zealand’s energy ... More >>
New Zealand Election Observers to Fiji
Monday, 1 May 2006, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will send ten election observers to Fiji as part of a regional observer mission for this month’s elections, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Forestry climate change policy debate welcome
Monday, 1 May 2006, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Forestry, Jim Anderton, has welcomed a pamphlet produced by the forestry industry suggesting ideas for climate change policy. More >>
Families the focus for Hodgson's health priorities
Monday, 1 May 2006, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson has announced today that his priorities for the upcoming financial year will focus on the changing needs of New Zealand families. More >>
Hodgson invites reality to electives debate
Monday, 1 May 2006, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
It is time to inject some much-needed reality into the debate on elective surgery, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Hodgson - The Crisis Syndrome: NZ's health debate
Monday, 1 May 2006, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Address to the Institute of Policy Studies, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington More >>
New Rules for Government Procurement
Monday, 1 May 2006, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel announced new government procurement rules, which come into effect today, designed to ensure the Labour-led government gets value for money when purchasing goods and services. More >>
English undermines school for political gain
Monday, 1 May 2006, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Bill English has misrepresented a highly sensitive situation involving the bail conditions of a college student, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
5th anniversary of the NZ Disability Strategy
Monday, 1 May 2006, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
The fifth anniversary of the release of the New Zealand Disability Strategy is a time to reflect on the progress made since April 2001, says Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Sarona Com. Trust 20th Anniversary Celebration
Monday, 1 May 2006, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
We owe a great debt to everyone involved in caring for our mentally ill. When we think about the way our community looks after mental illness, we ask a lot from carers and we recognise their work poorly. More >>
Mental health facility marks 20th anniversary
Monday, 1 May 2006, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has a way to go in improving tolerance and acceptance of mental health in our communities, Wigram MP Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Report on regulation of mobile termination rates
Monday, 1 May 2006, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
The commission's reconsideration final report recommends regulation of voice calls made from fixed home or business phone lines to all mobile networks, including those using 3G technologies. More >>
