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Peters names NZ's next Ambassador to Turkey
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Turkey will be career diplomat Hamish Cooper, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Bo Fan case less likely again thanks to review
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bo Fan case has raised public questions about the deportation process, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Maori health statistics released
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
2 years ago the Ministry of Health embarked on a range of consultation hui. During these hui, Maori made it clear they wanted easy access to a wide range of health information. They also wanted that information in a useful form. More >>
Tax depreciation rates for trucks & vans clarified
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will introduce legislation to clarify the tax depreciation rates applying to trucks and vans, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. More >>
Clark: Address at Wen Jiabao Luncheon
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Address at Official Luncheon in Honour of His Excellency Wen Jiabao Premier of People’s Republic of China More >>
NZ/China renew MoU on Cooperation in Education
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
The value of close ties between New Zealand and China has been underlined by the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Education and Training between the two countries today, said Tertiary Education Minister Michael ... More >>
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with China Signed
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand today signed a treaty with the People's Republic of China which will allow greater cooperation between the law enforcement authorities of both countries, said Attorney-General Michael Cullen. More >>
New Zealanders love the arts!
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
The government's $86+ million investment into the creative sector has been vindicated by a survey which found that nine out of ten New Zealanders are involved in the arts. More >>
Inaccuracy in The Jobs Letter
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
A publishing error in The Jobs Letter has incorrectly reported comments made by David Benson-Pope about changes to Working For Families/Temporary Additional Support. More >>
Launch of new Education Kit on Immigration Law
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Clayton Cosgrove, Associate Minister of Justice and Associate Minister of Immigration, has today launched an education kit on immigration law. The kit has been produced by the Legal Services Agency as part of its education and development work. More >>
New Zealand-China cultural agreement signed
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister of New Zealand Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage More >>
NZ to participate in Shanghai Expo
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 12:52 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that New Zealand would participate in the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai. More >>
Maritime Surveillance Agreement with France
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The signing of an agreement between New Zealand and France to cooperate on maritime surveillance and combat illegal fishing makes a significant contribution towards protecting Pacific fisheries resources, says Foreign Minister Winston Peters. More >>
Anderton: Eastern Wood Council launch - Gisborne
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Acknowledgments: Mayor Meng Foon, Julian Kohn (chair of the Eastern Wood Council) Peter Farley Matt Todd Sheldon Drummond More >>
Peters names next Ambassador to Viet Nam
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Viet Nam will be career diplomat James Kember, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Peters signs agreement with Niue and France
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand, France and Niue have today signed an agreement to fund a new multi-million dollar government administration block as part of reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Heta. More >>
Discussion paper released on commissioning rule
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is to review two specific issues of copyright law, Associate Commerce Minister Judith Tizard said today. More >>
Top academic to chair National Health Committee
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Professor Linda Holloway is the new Chair of the National Health Committee, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
NZ health system rated among best in the world
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has one of the world's best health systems according to a report issued by the New York-based Commonwealth Fund today. More >>
Peters Dismisses TVNZ Criticism of MFAT
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today he had received advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on its dealings with Harmeet Sooden’s family. More >>
