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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 >>
Key wrong again on investment tax
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Opposition finance spokesman John Key is disingenious in saying all 29,000 investors in GPG will be adversely affected by changes announded today in the investment tax regime, said Finance Minister Michael Cullen today. More >>
Minister increases squid catch limits
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton will allow fishers to take more squid from the southern ocean this season. More >>
Campaign to end meningococcal epidemic extended
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The hugely successful Meningococcal B immunisation campaign will continue past 30 June as a result of $22 million in Budget 2006, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
PM: “Recognising New Zealand Veterans”
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
I am pleased to be at this strong RSA today in the “Year of the Veteran”. I understand that the Whakatane RSA has around 2000 members, of which around 1030 are ex-Service personnel. More >>
Opotiki Heartlands opening, better access to govt.
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Having a Heartlands office in Opotiki will make life easier for people living in remote parts of the country, the Minister for Social Development and Employment David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>
New Zealand's trading links with ASEAN
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Phil Goff's speech to the Gateway to ASEAN conference at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce on April 10 More >>
Taxation Of Investment Income - Fact Sheets 1-3
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
From 1 April 2007, New Zealanders investing in New Zealand-based managed funds and other collective investment vehicles will see greater fairness in the taxation of their investment income. More >>
$110 mn of investment tax cuts improve fairness
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
11 April 2006 Media Statement (Includes Q&A) See also... Taxation Of Investment Income - Fact Sheets 1-3 More >>
Cullen to Industry Training Federation Forum
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
I am sure all of you will be aware of the announcements I made a week ago about the next phase of reform in the tertiary education system. From the start of our term of office we have sought to reshape the sector into one that will drive economic ... More >>
Michael Cullen Address to University Chancellors
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
This time last week I was making some announcements regarding the future direction of tertiary education in New Zealand and the next steps in developing a tertiary system that will better fulfil our needs in terms of national identity and economic ... More >>
Budget 2006: Meningococcal Campaign Extended
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
The hugely successful Meningococcal B immunisation campaign will continue past 30 June as a result of $22 million in Budget 2006, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Modern Apprenticeships hit new record
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
More New Zealanders than ever before enjoyed the benefits of Industry Training and Modern Apprenticeships in 2005. More >>
Tributes to Justice of the Peace, Mick Goldsbro'
Monday, 10 April 2006, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister of Justice, Clayton Cosgrove, today expressed his condolences at the death of New Zealand's longest serving and oldest Justice of the Peace, Mick Goldsbro'. More >>
King welcomes extended Police role in Afghanistan
Monday, 10 April 2006, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
King welcomes extended Police role in Afghanistan Police Minister Annette King has welcomed an extension until September 2007 of the NZ Police training and mentoring role in Bamyan province, Afghanistan. More >>
Housing Min. satisfied with decision on inquiry
Monday, 10 April 2006, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Chris Carter said today he was satisfied with the steps the Board of Housing New Zealand Corporation has put in place to investigate allegations about accounting irregularities. More >>
Asian FTA has potential, Goff tells ASEAN Summit
Monday, 10 April 2006, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
A proposed Asian regional free trade agreement is consistent with New Zealand's own support for an APEC-wide agreement and steps already undertaken in the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership, Trade Minister Phil Goff told the Gateway to ASEAN ... More >>
Military presence in Afghanistan important, Goff
Monday, 10 April 2006, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The government's decision to extend New Zealand's Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan acknowledges the on-going need to support international security and reconstruction efforts there, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
NZ contribution to Afghanistan extended
Monday, 10 April 2006, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that Cabinet has agreed to extend the deployment of the New Zealand Defence Force Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan for a further 12 months. More >>
Charting dynamic new course to manage our water
Monday, 10 April 2006, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
The government has agreed a significant new strategy to protect and improve New Zealand's freshwater resources. More >>
