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New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 2029]

Winston Peters - "Out of Chaos Comes Order"

Monday, 20 March 2006, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government

An address by Rt Hon Winston Peters at the opening of the Niue Hospital, Niue, Thursday 16 March 2006 at 2pm (Niue time) More >>

Organics sector receives govt support

Monday, 20 March 2006, 12:24 am | New Zealand Government

Organics sector body Organics Aotearoa New Zealand is to receive $1.5 million in government funding over the next three years. More >>

Thank U 2 promoters

Friday, 17 March 2006, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Judith Tizard is delighted that U2 promoters will fully refund fans who cannot attend the rescheduled concerts. More >>

Peters optimistic about Niue’s future

Friday, 17 March 2006, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says his visit to Niue this week has reinforced his optimism about the country’s future. More >>

Government promotes ICT security

Friday, 17 March 2006, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government

Information and communication technologies must be protected from increasing security threats, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe. More >>

Minister welcomes Maori Television's ANZAC effort

Friday, 17 March 2006, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government

"Maori Television devoting it's entire broadcast on Tuesday 25th April to commemorate ANZAC Day 2006 is a significant undertaking" Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia said today. More >>

Minister corrects misrepresentations on Protocol

Friday, 17 March 2006, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister David Benson-Pope is today correcting misrepresentations of New Zealand’s position on the Cartagena Protocol. More >>

Peters names first resident Ambassador to Egypt

Friday, 17 March 2006, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s first resident Ambassador to Egypt will be career diplomat Rene Wilson, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. Work is under way to establish a New Zealand Embassy in Cairo, which will open later this year. More >>

Visit by US Assistant Secretary of State

Friday, 17 March 2006, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government

US Assistant Secretary of State with responsibility for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Christopher Hill, will be arriving in New Zealand over the weekend for a short visit to Wellington. More >>

DHBs successful at London job expo

Friday, 17 March 2006, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government

District Health Boards have already recruited 86 new clinical staffers for New Zealand's public hospitals as a result of their participation in a London job expo last year, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said. More >>

Cullen - Presentation of Achievement Awards

Friday, 17 March 2006, 12:27 am | New Zealand Government

I would like to thank your Director, Professor Peter Gluckman, and the Board Chairperson, Alison Paterson, for inviting me to present these awards. More >>

Government to step-up focus on bullying issue

Thursday, 16 March 2006, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government

A Ministry of Education report on the nature and extent of bullying in schools, including through text messaging, was released today by Education Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

Advertising BZP pills on TV, radio, print illegal

Thursday, 16 March 2006, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Jim Anderton Associate Minister of Health and Chair of the Ministerial Committee on Drug Policy responded today to the party pill advertisement in the Capital Times newspaper. More >>

Clark: Address to the Makati Business Club

Thursday, 16 March 2006, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government

I would like to thank the Makati Business Club and the Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce for co-hosting this meeting today, and for the support both organisations have long given to building strong trade links between New Zealand and the Philippines. More >>

NZ helps the Philippines in fight against bird flu

Thursday, 16 March 2006, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced a NZ$500,000 aid grant to the Philippines to combat bird flu. More >>

Petrol excise and road user charges adjusted

Thursday, 16 March 2006, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government

The annual inflation adjustment of petrol excise and road use charges for vehicles weighing 6 tonnes or less will take place on 1 April, Transport Minister David Parker said today. More >>

Campaign blitz to inform Maori

Thursday, 16 March 2006, 12:08 am | New Zealand Government

Mita Ririnui is supporting an information campaign blitz aimed preparing Maori for a potential influenza pandemic More >>

Push to Sell Workplace Party Pills Condemned

Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government

The Associate Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament for Waimakariri, Clayton Cosgrove, says advertising that recommends people take party pills at work is socially irresponsible and highly dangerous. More >>

New Zealand to Support Sports in Samoa

Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand will help Samoa to strengthen its sports sector through a joint project announced today by Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. More >>

Minister of Foreign Affairs Visits Samoa

Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government

The close friendship and cooperation between Samoa and New Zealand has been lauded by Foreign Minister Winston Peters during his first official visit there. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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