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 >>