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Taranaki initiative to help beneficiaries to work
Thursday, 23 March 2006, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Sickness and Invalid’s Benefit clients in Taranaki will get help moving into work thanks to the launch of a new programme in the region today by Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Cullen: Kiwisaver Speech to Women in Super/ASFONZ
Thursday, 23 March 2006, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
When I introduced the KiwiSaver Bill into Parliament recently, I said that it represents a landmark in social and economic legislation in New Zealand. The Bill adds an important new element into the savings landscape by creating a readily accessible vehicle for ... More >>
Horomia: Launch of enhanced KiwiCareers website
Thursday, 23 March 2006, 12:59 am | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to be here today to launch the enhanced KiwiCareers website. My colleague, Education Minister Steve Maharey was unable to be here and he sends his apologies and best wishes. Thanks to Trish McKelvey and Lester Oakes for the opportunity to ... More >>
Benson-Pope: Use of genetic technology
Wednesday, 22 March 2006, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government does not support the use of genetic technology which would disadvantage subsistence farmers in developing countries, says Environment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Tau Henare slams National's roading failures
Wednesday, 22 March 2006, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
National MP Tau Henare today admitted the National government failed to invest sufficiently on Auckland roads during the 1990s. More >>
Thousands more receive surgery commitments
Wednesday, 22 March 2006, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of New Zealanders with a commitment for elective surgery increased by over 4,600 in the year to December 2005, according to figures released by Health Minister Pete Hodgson today. More >>
Oyster season to open next week at existing limits
Wednesday, 22 March 2006, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bluff oyster season will begin on March 26 and run till 31 August, with no change to existing catch levels, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton announced today. More >>
New PhD students are “brain gain” for New Zealand
Wednesday, 22 March 2006, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Forty international post-graduate students have been awarded scholarships for university study in New Zealand this year, Minister for Tertiary Education Dr Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Peters regrets NZ Herald plumbing new depths
Wednesday, 22 March 2006, 8:25 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described an editorial carried yesterday in the New Zealand Herald as "petty, woefully misinformed, and factually incorrect". More >>
O'Connor applauds Corrections' rehab decision
Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor said today he was pleased the Corrections Department has moved to enhance the range of rehabilitation programmes it offers. More >>
Time is right for action on health information
Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The health sector is now ready for a major push to improve the quality of health information in New Zealand, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. The Minister's comments follow the Auditor General's release of Progress with Priorities for Health ... More >>
Parker offers resignation as Attorney-General
Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet Minister David Parker said today he had offered Prime Minister Helen Clark his resignation as Attorney-General and she had accepted it. More >>
PM accepts David Parker’s resignation as AG
Monday, 20 March 2006, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today said she had accepted the resignation of David Parker from his position as Attorney-General. More >>
Cartagena Protocol meeting exceeds expectations
Monday, 20 March 2006, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The outcome of the third meeting of Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety exceeded New Zealand's expectations, say Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Environment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Tax shortfall penalty change
Monday, 20 March 2006, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has introduced legislation to give Inland Revenue greater flexibility in imposing shortfall penalties for taking an unacceptable tax position. More >>
Ryall and Hutchinson at odds on maternity review
Monday, 20 March 2006, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Tony Ryall's call for a review of maternity services puts him offside with his caucus colleague – and Parliament's only obstetrician – Dr Paul Hutchinson. More >>
Hodgson welcomes GP report
Monday, 20 March 2006, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
A report published by the College of General Practitioners is a welcome addition to the growing body of health workforce studies, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Māori Media Awards 2006 - Parekura Horomia
Monday, 20 March 2006, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
It is an honour to join you all for a third time to celebrate the best of Māori Radio and Television broadcasting – the best people and their best work. More >>
Stress, substance abuse benefits determined by Drs
Monday, 20 March 2006, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Eligibility for Sickness or Invalid's Benefit due to stress or substance abuse is determined by medical professionals, says Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
NZ Takes Action to Ban Global Fish Subsidies
Monday, 20 March 2006, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has unveiled proposed new international trade rules to stop governments paying massive subsidies to fishermen to exploit the world’s already over fished oceans. More >>
