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Dalziel Congratulates National Council of Women
Thursday, 13 April 2006, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Women's Affairs Lianne Dalziel today paid tribute to the work of the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) as the NCWNZ marks 110 years of working for women and their families. More >>
More rural communities get infrastructure funding
Thursday, 13 April 2006, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Five small rural communities are to receive a substantial cash injection from the government totalling almost $8 million to help maximise benefits from tourism, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor announced today. More >>
$11 million invested in promoting excellence
Thursday, 13 April 2006, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Highly effective schools will receive $11 million over the next four years in the first phase of an initiative developed to encourage schools to continue their high standards and share best practice across the sector, Education Minister Steve Maharey ... More >>
Clark: Upper Harbour Primary School Opening
Thursday, 13 April 2006, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to be part of the official opening of Upper Harbour Primary School this evening. More >>
Hawke's Bay situation unacceptable: Hodgson
Thursday, 13 April 2006, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
The situation faced by Hawke's Bay District Health Board should have been avoided, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Resignation of Elizabeth Kerr
Thursday, 13 April 2006, 12:45 am | New Zealand Government
I have been advised of the resignation of Elizabeth Kerr, Chief Executive of our arts development organisation, Creative New Zealand. More >>
New High Commissioner to Solomon Islands
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Solomon Islands will be career diplomat Deborah Panckhurst, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
National endorses charging for cancer treatment
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Pete Hodgson has today thanked the National Party for finally coming clean on their support for a two-tiered health system. More >>
Canterbury Job Training Hits New Record
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury is enjoying the benefits of another Labour-Progressive promise kept, with more people participating in Industry Training and Modern Apprenticeship schemes. More >>
Dunne regrets GPG response to new tax rules
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today he regrets the outburst by Tony Gibbs, the New Zealand director of the investment company GPG, following the Government's announcement of new tax rules for New Zealanders with investments overseas. More >>
PM: Unveiling of Terry Stringer Sculpture
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister - Address at Unveiling of Terry Stringer Sculpture More >>
Appointment of Denis Clifford as Judge
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Denis Kieran Clifford has been appointed a judge of the High Court, Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
New service helps young people seize opportunies
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Young people in Manukau will get extra help in the transition from school to work with the launch of a new Youth Transitions Service, Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>
Hodsgon: Kenepuru Community Hospital
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
It is a privilege to be here today to celebrate with you the opening of the second stage of the Kenepuru Community Hospital. More >>
Hodgson: Health and Disability Sector NGO
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
I am pleased to be here in Auckland. It is appropriate that these Forums are sometimes held outside the capital. The Forum aims to be an inclusive event and should not be seen as 'just' another Wellington based committee. More >>
Minister Announces Appointments to NZFSC
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker has announced appointments to the New Zealand Fire Service Commission today. More >>
Trans-Tasman biotech projects receive funding
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today announced $2 million in grants to the New Zealand partners in two key trans-Tasman biotechnology projects, under the Australia New Zealand Biotechnology Partnership Fund. More >>
Goff: New Zealand's Victoria Cross winners
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 12:42 am | New Zealand Government
Speech at the launch of 'In the face of the enemy: the complete history of the Victoria Cross and NZ' and the opening of The Highest Honour –150 years of the Victoria Cross exhibition Queen Elizabeth II Army Memorial Museum Waiouru, 12 April More >>
Goff praises New Zealand's VC winners
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff praised the "ordinary New Zealanders who showed extraordinary courage" when he opened an exhibition marking the 150th anniversary of the creation of the Victoria Cross, at the Waiouru Army Museum today. More >>
Permits approved to move Mt Augustus snails
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 12:23 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter and Associate Minister of Energy Harry Duynhoven have approved permits under the Wildlife Act to enable a population of Powelliphanta Augustus snails to be moved from the Mt Augustus ridgeline on the West Coast. More >>
