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Anderton: UK National Farmers Union Conference
Monday, 27 February 2006, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Anderton today praised New Zealand farmers and their innovation at the UK National Farmers' Union Annual conference in Birmingham. More >>
Navy to seek proposals for disposal of Canterbury
Monday, 27 February 2006, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Royal New Zealand Navy will being seeking proposals for disposal of the decommissioned frigate HMNZS Canterbury within the next few weeks, Defence Minister Phil said today. More >>
Carter approves permit to move Powelliphanta snail
Monday, 27 February 2006, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter has approved a permit under the Wildlife Act to allow Solid Energy to move a small population of Powelliphanta Augustus snails at the southern end of its Stockton Mine. More >>
Showcasing business success and innovation
Monday, 27 February 2006, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the launch of newthinking06, a week showcasing innovation and success in business. More >>
Benson-Pope responds to latest allegations
Monday, 27 February 2006, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government
I consider the allegations being made by Investigate Magazine a nonsense. More >>
Burton: Address to IAATI Australasian Seminar
Monday, 27 February 2006, 12:56 am | New Zealand Government
Good Morning. It's my pleasure to be here today to extend to you all a very warm welcome to Wellington and New Zealand. I am very happy that you have chosen Wellington, for the first time, as host city for the 13th IAATI Australasian Training Seminar. More >>
Biotech's $400 million value-add
Monday, 27 February 2006, 12:54 am | New Zealand Government
Research showing that four biotechnologies added nearly $400 million to New Zealand's primary sector last year was welcomed today by Research, Science and Technology Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
King: Police Parade to celebrate five milestones
Friday, 24 February 2006, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
I am sure that every member of the New Zealand Police taking part in this magnificent parade today feels a major sense of achievement and pride. More >>
MFO chief praises NZ contribution in Sinai
Friday, 24 February 2006, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Statement issued on behalf of James Larocco, Director General of the Sinai Multinational Force and Observers More >>
WHO seeks New Zealand help for pandemic planning
Friday, 24 February 2006, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's work to plan for a possible flu pandemic will be used by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a model to guide the planning efforts of other countries, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Duynhoven: Launch of Flight Attendants Certificate
Friday, 24 February 2006, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Welcome Mr Chairman, Gayle Sheridan, and guests. A year ago I had the pleasure of speaking at another ATTTO launch, the Workforce and Skills Projection Report for Aviation. That report forecast the need for 360 new flight attendants each year up ... More >>
Better towns and cities aim of urban design
Friday, 24 February 2006, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
A 'toolkit' to help urban design professionals improve the way our towns and cities look and work was launched today by Environment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Hodgson announces review of Focus 2000
Friday, 24 February 2006, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
The government will carry out an organisational review of Focus 2000 in addition to a financial audit and quality audits of the organisation's disability support facilities, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Hodgson: AGM of NZ Self Medication Industry
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you very much for inviting me here today to speak at your Annual General Meeting. Prior to your invitation and reading the material you sent to my office, I have to say that while the concept of self-care was something I regularly practice, it was ... More >>
Lottery Grants Enhance Northland Community
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
A Northland spiritual community, a thriving womens’ centre and a community organisation with a mission are all recipients of recent Lottery grants. Internal Affairs Minister Hon Rick Barker, who is on a visit to Whangarei this week, is responsible for the ... More >>
Second reading of NZ Sign Language Bill
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Ruth Dyson, Minister for Disability Issues, will today lead the parliamentary speeches during the second reading debate of the New Zealand Sign Language Bill. More >>
Reviews aimed at further improving public service
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The government's reviews of expenditure across government departments and agencies are aimed at further enhancing and strengthening public services for New Zealanders, Associate Finance Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
NZ- Aus: Ministers announce key achievements
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
At their annual bilateral meeting today, Australian Treasurer Peter Costello and New Zealand Finance Minister Michael Cullen announced significant progress on single economic market issues. "We are pleased to announce a number of measures that will ... More >>
Trans-Tasman taskforce to fight against scams
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce has launched a trans-Tasman campaign to inform consumers about the most common types of scams and how to recognise whether an offer is genuine or false. More >>
NZ extends commitment to Sinai observer force
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
NZ extends commitment to Sinai observer force New Zealand's contribution of 26 Defence Force personnel to the Sinai Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) has been extended for two years until 1 April 2008, Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
