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Cullen: Opening of new AUT Akoranga Campus Library
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure for me to be here today to open the AUT University Library Akoranga. Today marks the completion of a $7 million upgrade aimed at better meets the needs of the students of New Zealand's newest and fastest growing university. More >>
Carter: South Pacific Whale Research Consortium
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me here to open your Annual Meeting today. I know this is the seventh time the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium has met, and participation has grown from a small group to the 50 or so people attending today. More >>
Clark Address to Australian Parliamentary Luncheon
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
I thank the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition for their warm welcome today. This is the fourth time I have come to Australia for the annual bilateral talks at Prime Ministerial level - and I have had the privilege of hosting Prime ... More >>
Developing earthquake-prone buildings policies
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove is urging communities to get involved with developing their councils’ earthquake-prone building policies - saying the decisions rest in local hands. More >>
Community website gets accessibility tick
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban today accepted an inaugural AccEase Accessibility Tick Accreditation award, for the CommunityNet Aotearoa website (www.community.net.nz). More >>
Nats' latest nuke flip-flop lacks credibility
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
National have flip-flopped so often over their nuclear policy that no one will take their latest proposed change very seriously, says Disarmament Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Employers Impressed By Skilled Migrants
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A new survey has found that the vast majority of employers are pleased with the skilled migrants they are hiring under the Skilled Migrant Category introduced in 2003. More >>
O'Connor speaks at WHO tobacco control conference
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has made significant progress in the fight to curb tobacco use but more still needs to be done, Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor said in Geneva this week. More >>
Appointment round for Queen's Counsel
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General David Parker today announced that an appointment round for Queen's Counsel will be held this year. More >>
Funding helps more children into early education
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Funding of $11.4 million will create an extra 344 places for children at new and expanding early childhood education centres, Education Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>
New era for land transactions in New Zealand
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
All survey and land title transactions in New Zealand will be lodged electronically from July 2008, Land Information Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Minister receives special tribunal report
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
A special tribunal considering an application to amend the Buller Water Conservation Order has presented its report to the Minister for the Environment. The tribunal was appointed by the Minister for the Environment in July 2004 to hear and report ... More >>
Mallard: Rowing/Banklink sponsorship launch
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
It is my pleasure to be here today at Rowing New Zealand's headquarters to congratulate both Rowing and BankLink on creating a partnership that offers huge positives for both business and sport. More >>
Survey aims to help build safer communities
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Mark Burton today announced the launch of the New Zealand Crime and Safety Survey 2006. More >>
Diplock Reappointed to Securities Commission
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Commerce Lianne Dalziel has announced the re-appointment of Jane Diplock as Chair of the New Zealand Securities Commission for a second term through to 2011. More >>
Dunne: Financial Planners and Advisors Assoc
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Speech for Minister of Revenue, Hon Peter Dunne Financial planners' and Insurance advisors' Association Ellerslie Convention Centre, Auckland More >>
30 Timaru families set to snuggle up to clean heat
Wednesday, 8 February 2006, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Thirty Timaru families will receive a free heat pump or wood pellet burner for their home over the next month, as part of the government's Warm Homes trial, Environment Minister David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>
Drivers reminded to slow down near schools
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
A new Police initiative to encourage drivers to reduce speed around schools was launched this morning. More >>
Chris Carter comments on publication of cartoons
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter expressed disappointment today that some New Zealand media had chosen to publish cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed, which had created strife and tension offshore. More >>
NZ, NATO agreement to exchange classified info
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and NATO have reached agreement on exchanging classified information on a regular basis, which will help facilitate peacekeeping operations where both are involved. The Exchange of Letters took place today in Brussels when Defence Minister ... More >>
