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Party Pill Study Adds Weight To Call For A Ban
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The findings of an independent media organisation study into BZP dosages in party pills have left Waimakariri MP and Associate Minister of Justice, Hon Clayton Cosgrove, fuming. More >>
NZ concludes WTO negotiations with Viet Nam
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ concludes WTO negotiations with Viet Nam New Zealand and Viet Nam have formally concluded bilateral market access negotiations as part of Viet Nam’s application to join the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Trade Negotiations Minister Phil Goff ... More >>
National Needs To Do The Maths
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
"Not only can the National Party not be trusted to get the facts right in the closure of the wholesale wing of the Jack Links beef jerky plant in Manukau City, their posturing to be the 'workers' friend' needs more scrutiny", Jim Anderton ... More >>
Mallard responsible for the Rugby World Cup
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that Trevor Mallard has been given a new Cabinet responsibility as Minister for the Rugby World Cup. More >>
NZ congratulates new Canadian PM
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Helen Clark said she looks forward to meeting Mr Harper later this year at the APEC Summit. More >>
PM encourages nominations for honours
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark is inviting New Zealanders to nominate individuals for consideration for the Queen’s Birthday and subsequent honours lists. More >>
Jobs milestone by international company reached
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today announced that EDS New Zealand had created 360 new jobs under its Best Shore Programme, fulfilling its commitment to the government under a $1.5 million grant. More >>
Cullen confident about business tax changes
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Cullen confident about business tax changes Finance Minister Michael Cullen reiterated today that the government is very focused on making meaningful changes to the business tax regime. More >>
Maritime boundary with Australia comes into force
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
A treaty establishing clear and legal maritime boundaries between New Zealand and Australia comes into force today, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. More >>
Kiwi students rank high on access to ICT
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Steve Maharey today welcomed an OECD report rating New Zealand secondary school students fifth out of 41 countries for access to Information Communications Technology. More >>
Nats prefer to see people stay on dole - Mallard
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
National can not be trusted with getting the facts right, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard said today in response to claims from National's Katherine Rich. More >>
Environmental result pleasing
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Government welcomes a report released today that ranks New Zealand first in the world for environmental performance. More >>
Environmental result pleasing
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Government welcomes a report released today that ranks New Zealand first in the world for environmental performance. More >>
National prefers to see people stay on dole
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
National can not be trusted with getting the facts right, Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard said today in response to claims from National's Katherine Rich. More >>
New Zealand leads international SME research
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 12:51 am | New Zealand Government
Small businesses in New Zealand have the opportunity to help change the international environment for exporters, says Small Business Minister Lianne Dalziel. More >>
Cullen: Key ignores facts again
Tuesday, 24 January 2006, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen says opposition finance spokesman John Key's continuing failure to grasp economic realities must be a cause of real concern to National. More >>
NZ hands Queens Baton to Australia for final leg
Tuesday, 24 January 2006, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
The handing over ceremony takes place 24 January, 10.20am (or midday NZT)at Sydney International Airport) More >>
Cullen: Key out of touch
Friday, 20 January 2006, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today opposition finance spokesman John Key continues to display his ignorance on fundamental economic issues. The strong Kiwi dollar reflects New Zealand's stellar economic growth over the last six years. More >>
Cullen Attacks Key Over Uridashi
Friday, 20 January 2006, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today attacked opposition finance spokesman John Key for his unwarranted attack on government officials. Mr Key has once again demonstrated his ignorance of the conventions of government, said Dr Cullen More >>
World Waka Ama Champs at Lake Karapiro Welcomed
Friday, 20 January 2006, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Parekura Horomia has thrown his support behind the upcoming competition between the world’s best waka ama, or outrigger, canoes. More >>
