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Minister attends Pacific Health Provider Fono

Thursday, 23 February 2006, 12:19 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Health Pete Hodgson addressed the Pacific health provider development fono in Auckland today. More >>

Anderton’s Response to NZ Herald Regarding P

Thursday, 23 February 2006, 12:06 am | New Zealand Government

As Minister responsible for the government's Drug Strategy I have worked to create public awareness of "P" via drug information pamphlets delivered to homes, P Alcohol and other Drug Public forums, and the establishment of CAYADs in the worst affected ... More >>

Review of trans-Tasman MOU

Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel and Australian Treasurer Peter Costello today signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding on Coordination of Business Law between Australia and New Zealand. More >>

Roading projects will proceed as planned

Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government

"The government is committed to ensuring vital roading projects proceed as planned, by making up the funding shortfall," Acting Finance Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>

New Zealand to host World Heritage Committee

Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand will host the 31st session of the World Heritage Committee in Christchurch in June 2007, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>

22 February 2006Media Statement

Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Steve Maharey today congratulated New Zealand's best and brightest students for their achievement in reaching the scholarship standard. More >>

Government committed to roading programme

Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government

The government will ensure that the largest road building programme in New Zealand’s history proceeds, despite Transit New Zealand's draft State Highway Forecast released today, Transport Minister David Parker said today. More >>

Key Fact Sheet: Regional economic development

Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government

The Labour-led government is committed to raising New Zealanders' living standards further by building a sustainable and inclusive economy, capable of continued growth, for the benefit of all New Zealanders. More >>

New Zealand support for Sri Lanka peace process

Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand has offered Sri Lanka its support for ongoing peace talks due to start in Geneva. More >>

Cullen: Address to Westpac business luncheon

Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government

Today I would like to give you an update on the New Zealand economy and the medium to long term prospects for Australian investors. In particular I would like to answer the prophecies of doom some of you may have heard in recent weeks emanating from ... More >>

Good news for Maori in vaccination figures

Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government

Maori children are currently being vaccinated at a higher rate than all other ethnic groups and across most age groups, says Associate Health Minister Mita Ririnui. More >>

English backs baseless Maxim research

Tuesday, 21 February 2006, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Bill English is relying on shoddy research from the Maxim Institute to back his policy of more competition between schools, Education Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>

National way off the mark over Tokelau vote

Tuesday, 21 February 2006, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government

National's new Foreign Affairs spokesperson Murray McCully needs to quickly reign in his rogue associate spokesperson John Hayes who has made both ill-informed and poorly advised remarks about the recent referendum in Tokelau, says Foreign Minister ... More >>

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