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The Licensed Building Practitioners Regime
Monday, 24 April 2006, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
We are undergoing perhaps the most profound changes to New Zealand's building and construction industry in its history. And it is happening on all fronts, including the regulatory environment with the Building Code Review and the new Building Act. More >>
Further deployment to Solomon Islands
Sunday, 23 April 2006, 12:35 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that up to 53 more New Zealand defence force personnel would be sent to the Solomon Islands on Sunday. More >>
Licensing Announcement for the Building Sector
Sunday, 23 April 2006, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove today announced a licensing programme to recognise skilled builders while still protecting New Zealand's Do-It-Yourself (DIY) culture, and increasing consumer protection. More >>
Beehive Bulletin – 21 April 2006
Friday, 21 April 2006, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand this week sent 30 police officers and around 25 army personnel to the Solomon Islands to help restore law and order in Honiara, the scene of civil unrest following the election of Snyder Rini as Prime Minister. NZ Prime Minister Helen ... More >>
First visit by NZ Foreign Minister to Ukraine
Friday, 21 April 2006, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters leaves Kiev tonight having completed the first ever visit by a New Zealand Foreign Minister to Ukraine. More >>
Australia and NZ collaborate on Pacific whales
Friday, 21 April 2006, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's Conservation Minister Chris Carter and Australia's Environment and Heritage Minister, Senator Ian Campbell, today announced a collaborative effort to further the protection of whales and dolphins in the South Pacific. More >>
NZ delivers diplomatic protest to Norway
Friday, 21 April 2006, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand was one of twelve countries that delivered a formal diplomatic protest to the Norwegian Foreign Ministry in Oslo yesterday over Norway’s plans to increase its whaling activities. More >>
Peters' working visit to the Russian Federation
Friday, 21 April 2006, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has completed a working visit to the Russian Federation on the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov. More >>
Three-way partnership for Marlborough aquaculture
Friday, 21 April 2006, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government, the Marlborough District Council, and the New Zealand Marine Farming Association have agreed on a financial package to assist in updating local aquaculture permits, Environment Minister David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>
Army Art Exhibition launch - PM Speech
Friday, 21 April 2006, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Launch of the New Zealand Army Art Exhibition, showcasing the work of Matt Gauldie, the current official artist of the New Zealand Army, and of former official artists. More >>
O'Connor welcomes release of Walking Access doc.
Friday, 21 April 2006, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor has welcomed the release today of a consultation document on walking access. More >>
Transformation of a small defence force - Goff
Friday, 21 April 2006, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to speak to you today. It's a pleasure to be back in Washington and to have the privilege of addressing you. More >>
Cullen: UCOL Graduation Ceremony
Friday, 21 April 2006, 12:33 am | New Zealand Government
Council Chair, Duncan Milne, Chief Executive Paul McElroy, distinguished guests, members of the UCOL teaching staff, 2006 graduands of the Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, whanau and supporters, ladies and gentlemen. More >>
Tizard welcomes plan to get Auckland moving
Thursday, 20 April 2006, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Issues Minister Judith Tizard today congratulated Auckland on its groundbreaking first world plan to get public transport networked and moving. More >>
Government determined to lift boys' achievement
Thursday, 20 April 2006, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Steve Maharey today told the PPTA Annual Conference that the government had rejected a call for it to teach boys and girls differently. More >>
Objective Noise Test a Step Closer
Thursday, 20 April 2006, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Work to introduce an objective noise test to combat noisy vehicles was nearing completion Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven said today. More >>
Minister welcomes progress on Mauao Transfer
Thursday, 20 April 2006, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Parekura Horomia today announced that the government is prepared to proceed with the transfer of Mauao to the Tauranga Moana iwi and Waitaha. More >>
Hodgson: Food Industry Group Seminar
Thursday, 20 April 2006, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to open your food industry group seminar. Those of you sitting in this room, and the organisations you represent, have the collective power to change New Zealand's food environment - what is available to buy, how it is priced ... More >>
Minister to model womens' representation in parl't
Thursday, 20 April 2006, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Inspiring more Pacific women to get involved in government and key leadership roles will see New Zealand's youngest female Cabinet Minister address a United Nations workshop today on her experiences. More >>
Progress on NZ/Russia relations from Moscow visit
Thursday, 20 April 2006, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has hailed the outcome of his talks in Moscow today as indicating willingness by both New Zealand and Russia to give impetus to the bilateral relationship, and co-operate more closely on Asia-Pacific regional, and international ... More >>
