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Better data on electives by mid-year
Monday, 6 March 2006, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Improvements to the way elective surgery data is collected will be in place by mid-year, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Clark: Address at the Year of the Veteran launch
Monday, 6 March 2006, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
I am very pleased today to be launching the "Year of the Veteran", a year when we in New Zealand express our appreciation of the contribution made to our country by the service and sacrifice of our veterans. More >>
Barker: Launching the Year of the Veteran
Monday, 6 March 2006, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans' Affairs Minister Rick Barker, along with the Prime Minister, launched the Year of the Veteran at Premiere House in Wellington today. Surrounded by Ministers, dignitaries and Veterans from numerous campaigns, the launch signified the start ... More >>
Clark - NZ Bloodstock Racing Hall of Fame
Monday, 6 March 2006, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
This is a great night for New Zealand's racing community. I know a tremendous amount of work has gone into establishing the Racing Hall of Fame, and that, in time, it is hoped to have the Hall housed in a new Racing Museum complex. More >>
New Zealand's star continues to shine at Oscars
Monday, 6 March 2006, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Oscar nominations for New Zealand films and continued international investment in the New Zealand screen production industry highlight the depth of New Zealand filmmaking, creativity and technological talent. More >>
Goff: NZ's Defence policy
Monday, 6 March 2006, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
NZ's Defence policy and the factors that shape it - Speech to the visiting US Air Warfare College US Embassy, Wellington More >>
Trade Me deal – a vote of confidence in NZ
Monday, 6 March 2006, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Fairfax's purchase of on-line auction house Trade Me represents 700 million votes of confidence in the New Zealand economy Finance Minister Dr Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Cosgrove: Federation of NZ Justices' Associations
Saturday, 4 March 2006, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for this opportunity to speak with you at the 78th Annual Conference of the Royal Federation. The very fact that your Federation - an organisation founded and supported by volunteers - organises an annual conference is a demonstration of ... More >>
EU Com. for Agriculture & Rural Development visits
Friday, 3 March 2006, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mariann Fischer Boel, is to visit New Zealand from tomorrow until Wednesday (4–8 March), Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Cullen: KiwiSaver Bill - First Reading
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The KiwiSaver Bill represents a landmark in social and economic legislation. Saving and investing is the foundation of the future wealth of New Zealanders as individuals and as a country. This Bill adds an important new element into the savings landscape. More >>
Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
The energy issues we face are hugely complex and challenging. Internationally climate change and energy security are critical strategic issues facing countries around the world. More >>
Illegal, unreported fishing demands action
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
The global problem of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing demands immediate action, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton told an international meeting in Paris today. More >>
Labour delivers on promise of fairer pensions
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Labour is delivering on its promise of fairer treatment for the partners of people in longterm residential care. More >>
Mental Health Commissioner steps down
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Mental Health Commissioner Bob Henare is stepping down from the role, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. Mr Hodgson said Mr Henare had made an important contribution to measures to improve the quality of mental health services in New Zealand. More >>
Government support for films to continue
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 12:45 am | New Zealand Government
Government funding for large budget films and screen productions will continue following a review of the fund, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Labour delivers on promise of fairer pensions
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 12:21 am | New Zealand Government
Labour is delivering on its promise of fairer treatment for the partners of people in longterm residential care. More >>
Parker: Power conference speech
Wednesday, 1 March 2006, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon everyone and thank you for the opportunity to address you. As many of you will know, this is one of my first chances, since being given my energy and climate change responsibilities, to address a widely representative gathering of ... More >>
Goff: Tariff Amendment Bill, first reading
Wednesday, 1 March 2006, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Government
I move that the Tariff (Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership) Amendment Bill be now read for the first time. I intend to move that the bill be considered by the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee, with an instruction that the committee ... More >>
Super-fast internet: Govt. approves $43 million
Wednesday, 1 March 2006, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Funding has been approved to establish a super high-speed internet link between universities and research organisations in New Zealand and overseas. More >>
Carter to decide on Whangamata Marina on Tuesday
Wednesday, 1 March 2006, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The final date for Conservation Minister Chris Carter to make a decision on the Whangamata Marina is Tuesday March 7. More >>
