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Bo Fan case: Hide gets it wrong
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
ACT leader Rodney Hide is mistakenly or mischievously confusing the issues in the Bo Fan deportation case, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Senators encourage Bush about FTA negotiations
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government has welcomed the letter sent to President Bush encouraging him to launch free trade negotiations with New Zealand by Senators John McCain and John Sununu, Trade Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
New Zealand focussing on fresh water in Tonga
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Improving access to fresh water for the people of Tonga would continue to be a priority for New Zealand’s assistance to the island nation, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. More >>
Tongan education will benefit from NZ assistance
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
The significant support that New Zealand is providing to education in Tonga will have far-reaching results and provide the platform for a promising future for young Tongans, said Foreign Minister Winston Peters. More >>
Peters Wraps Up First Official Visit to Tonga
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Prospects for political and economic reform have been discussed with Acting Prime Minister Fred Sevele during Foreign Minister Winston Peters' first official visit to Tonga. More >>
Pandemic awareness advertising starts tonight
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
The next steps in the government's efforts to prepare New Zealand for a possible flu pandemic begin today with the start of a major public awareness campaign, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said. More >>
Lawyers and Conveyancers Act - Mark Burton
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Lawyers and Conveyancers Act will give the public greater confidence in the legal services industry says Justice Minister, Mark Burton. More >>
Technology Exports boosted at Trade Show
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 12:01 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s information technology has impressed both German hosts and other exhibitors at the world’s largest trade show, CeBIT, in Hanover, Germany, says Trade Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Carter: Urgent Debate Speech – Whangamata Marina
Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
As the Minister of Conservation, I am charged under the Resource Management Act with protecting the public interest in the spectacular coastline of New Zealand. More >>
Dyson: Difference between tortious and torture
Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
"How can Judith Collins claims be given credence when she demonstrates a lack of basic reading and writing comprehension?" Child Youth and Family Minister Ruth Dyson asked today. More >>
Clark: Regional Interfaith Dialogue Conference
Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand government is pleased to be a co-sponsor of this regional interfaith dialogue. We regard the building of greater understanding through dialogue as of the utmost importance in the Asia-Pacific. More >>
Seasonal influenza vaccine has arrived
Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
This year’s seasonal influenza vaccine has arrived in New Zealand on schedule allowing most clinics to begin immunisation this week, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Dunne: Tax reform is like rust - it never sleeps
Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
As a result of the confidence and supply agreement between Labour and United Future, the term of this Parliament will be marked by a number of major tax initiatives, in addition to those measures already underway, and the ongoing programme of base ... More >>
Volunteers make a difference to the environment
Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
As New Zealand launches into Volunteer Awareness Week, Environment Minister David Benson-Pope says it is a good time to recognise those who give their time helping out in the environment. More >>
'05 record year for airplay of NZ music
Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
New figures show New Zealand music accounted for a record 20.8% of music played on commercial radio in 2005 - up from 18.6% in 2004 More >>
Internet conference gets government funding
Monday, 13 March 2006, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
A meeting of the international internet body ICANN in Wellington this month will receive $95,500 in government funding, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Minister to appoint tribunal for Oreti River
Monday, 13 March 2006, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
A special tribunal will be appointed to hear and report on an application from the New Zealand Fish and Game Council for a water conservation order on the Oreti River in Southland, David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>
Multinational forum will help tertiary debate
Monday, 13 March 2006, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Leading tertiary education experts from six countries will be welcomed to New Zealand this week by Minister for Tertiary Education Dr Michael Cullen. They are in Wellington for a three-day forum from 15 to 17 March 2006 to discuss current trends and issues, ... More >>
Cullen: Response to death of hostage
Monday, 13 March 2006, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Acting Prime Minister Dr Michael Cullen said today that he was deeply saddened at the tragic death of Christian Peacemaker hostage Tom Fox. More >>
Clark: Chile Business Seminar
Monday, 13 March 2006, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark: Chile and New Zealand: A Growing Strategic Economic Partnership within New Zealand's Asia-Pacific Relationships More >>
