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Unemployment benefit numbers drop by 22% in 2005
Wednesday, 1 February 2006, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
New statistics show that the number of people receiving an Unemployment Benefit fell by a further 14,543, or 22 percent over the year to December 2005. More >>
Revenue Minister confirms tax reform well on track
Wednesday, 1 February 2006, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne confirmed today that the process of business tax reform, as agreed between Labour and United Future in their confidence and supply agreement, is well underway. More >>
NZ extends Bosnia commitment
Wednesday, 1 February 2006, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will extend its deployment of Defence Force staff officers serving in Bosnia and Herzegovina for another 14 months from March 1, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Goff welcomes latest Solomons deployment
Wednesday, 1 February 2006, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Phil Goff says the latest deployment of New Zealand troops to the Solomon Islands is essential to that country's on-going stability and security. More >>
Government positive about Afghanistan commitment
Wednesday, 1 February 2006, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Government positive about Afghanistan commitment New Zealand is considering positively continuing its commitment in Afghanistan along current levels, Defence Minister Phil Goff told an international conference on Afghanistan in London overnight. More >>
Cullen on Brash: Is that all?
Wednesday, 1 February 2006, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government
"It's hardly surprising National chose not to hype its leader's speech. It's tired old rhetoric from a tired leader," said Dr Cullen. "Dr Brash is sticking to the same right wing prescription he peddled so unsuccessfully at the election. More >>
New neonatal unit to provide care for 600 newborns
Wednesday, 1 February 2006, 12:30 am | New Zealand Government
A new $8 million neonatal unit will be a huge asset for families in Counties Manukau and the wider Auckland region, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Spotlight on "salary sacrifice" for tax purposes
Wednesday, 1 February 2006, 12:25 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the publication today of an issues paper on the use of "salary sacrifice" by some employees to lower the amount of income tax they pay. More >>
Cosgrove: Address launching Census 2006
Tuesday, 31 January 2006, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is a vibrant nation made up of a growing range of diverse communities. Here in Auckland, you can see the rise of apartment living and new household arrangements that are echoed up and down the country. More >>
Cosgrove urges full participation in 2006 Census
Tuesday, 31 January 2006, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Every major infrastructure, business and community decision has some connection back to census information and social statistics, Statistics Minister Clayton Cosgrove said today in encouraging all New Zealanders to fill in their census forms on census ... More >>
New Zealand concern for Harmeet Sooden
Monday, 30 January 2006, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said that the thoughts of all New Zealanders will be with Harmeet Sooden's family today. More >>
Marine protection planning system modernised
Monday, 30 January 2006, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
All New Zealanders are to be given a greater say on where marine protected areas should go under a new policy launched by Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton and Conservation Minister Chris Carter today. More >>
Davos talks progress WTO trade negotiations
Monday, 30 January 2006, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
A meeting of trade meeting in Davos has ended on a positive note in Switzerland with ministers expressing determination to successfully conclude the WTO Doha Round, says Trade Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Cullen - Address to NZUSA Annual Conference
Friday, 27 January 2006, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure for me to be here today to address your conference at the start of what will be an important year for tertiary education in New Zealand. More >>
Most will benefit from Working for Families
Friday, 27 January 2006, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today it won't be long before most New Zealand families will see the benefit of the changes to the Working for Families package. More >>
New Zealand makes contribution to food aid appeal
Friday, 27 January 2006, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand would be contributing $400,000 to the United Nations for efforts towards easing the current food crisis in the East Africa, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Peters on Palestinian Elections
Friday, 27 January 2006, 12:15 am | New Zealand Government
Peters on Palestinian Elections The election of Palestinian Islamic militant group Hamas to the Palestinian legislative council reflects the will of the Palestinian people and must be respected, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
NZQA gets 'achieved' for exam season
Thursday, 26 January 2006, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority is to be congratulated for its work on this year's exam season as New Zealand Post confirmed 95 percent of students had today received their NCEA results, Education Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Hodgson calls for improved maternity information
Thursday, 26 January 2006, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has high-quality maternity services, but room for improvement remains, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Lamy talks highlight need for Doha urgency
Thursday, 26 January 2006, 12:33 am | New Zealand Government
Talks with World Trade Organisation Director General Pascal Lamy have underlined that only a narrow window of opportunity remains in which to finalise the current round of negotiations, says Trade Minister Phil Goff. More >>
