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Goff welcomes increased German interest in NZ

Monday, 13 March 2006, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is becoming an increasingly popular travel destination for German tourists, young people on working holidays and students, says Trade Minister Phil Goff. More >>

Minister has more good news for 1 April

Monday, 13 March 2006, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government

Benefits and student allowances will increase from 1 April 2006 and income thresholds for the Community Services Card will rise, Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>

Government wishes New Zealand games team well

Monday, 13 March 2006, 12:41 am | New Zealand Government

Official government representative for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard wished the New Zealand team all the best today. More >>

Minister encourages Kiwis to 'put your hand up'

Monday, 13 March 2006, 12:38 am | New Zealand Government

Minister encourages Kiwis to 'put your hand up' More >>

Cullen: Address to NZPBC Pacific Trade Expo 2006

Monday, 13 March 2006, 12:14 am | New Zealand Government

It is a great pleasure for me to open today’s inaugural Pacific Trade Expo. I would like in particular to welcome the Hon Joachim Keil, the Samoan Minister of Trade and Governor Togiola Tulafona from American Samoa. More >>

Discussion document on protecting great whites

Monday, 13 March 2006, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Chris Carter today released a discussion document canvassing options for protecting the great white shark in New Zealand waters. More >>

More officers for falling fisheries prosecutions?

Friday, 10 March 2006, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Falling ethnic fisheries prosecutions are a ridiculous justification for more fisheries officers, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today. National Fisheries spokesperson Phil Heatley yesterday called for an increased number of fisheries officers to act ... More >>

Important information for families

Friday, 10 March 2006, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Over the next two weeks more than half a million households will be encouraged to check whether they are entitled to tax relief under the Working for Families package. More >>

Cullen: Address to Eastern Institute of Technology

Friday, 10 March 2006, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Michael Cullen: Address to Eastern Institute of Technology 2006 Graduation Ceremony More >>

Racing Finally Gets a Fair Deal

Friday, 10 March 2006, 12:42 am | New Zealand Government

The 2006 Budget will contain a long awaited fair deal for the racing industry with a reduction in gaming duty for racing and an accelerated write-down regime for bloodstock, says Racing Minister Winston Peters. More >>

ACC: Ministerial Advisory Panel releases report

Thursday, 9 March 2006, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government

"Three major recommendations have been made to Government from the Ministerial Advisory Panel on Work Related Gradual Process, Disease or Infection," Ruth Dyson, Minister for ACC said today. More >>

Appointments to Correspondence School Board

Thursday, 9 March 2006, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Steve Maharey today announced appointments to the board of trustees of the Correspondence School. More >>

HIV maternal screening starts this month

Thursday, 9 March 2006, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Pete Hodgson said the first District Health Board will start routinely offering HIV screening for pregnant women for this month. More >>

Michael Cullen Speech - Economic Outlook

Thursday, 9 March 2006, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government

According to Rudyard Kipling, one of the marks of maturity is the ability “to keep your head while all around are losing theirs”. The first couple of months of the year have seen some rather loose talk about recession, and I am very grateful to ... More >>

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