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Jim Sutton's WTO preview op-ed
Monday, 12 December 2005, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Hong Kong may seem a long way away from New Zealand, but the World Trade Organisation meeting there next week (subs note: from Tuesday December 13, 2005 through to 19 December, 2005) has the potential to affect the lives of all New Zealanders. More >>
Common sense changes to amateur fishing regulation
Friday, 9 December 2005, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
'Common sense' changes have been made to the amateur fishing regulations after recommendations by Minister of Fisheries Jim Anderton were agreed to at cabinet this week. These will come into effect on 16 December this year, in time for the coming holiday season. More >>
Beehive Bulletin - 9 December 2005
Friday, 9 December 2005, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Issues raised in the Auditor-General's investigation into Te Wananga o Aotearoa are serious and highlight government concerns, Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen said after the report was tabled in Parliament this week. Dr Cullen said the wananga's ... More >>
Victims can make claims against Taunoa
Friday, 9 December 2005, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Mark Burton said today that any victims of the Taunoa case inmates are guaranteed the right to make a claim to any compensation paid to the inmates. More >>
Unsafe 'No Holes Tongue Stud' banned
Friday, 9 December 2005, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Recently the Ministry of Consumer Affairs received a complaint from the mother of a nine-year old girl, who inhaled an imitation tongue stud while playing and had to undergo surgery to remove it from her lung. More >>
Maharey responds to 'lone' NCEA critic
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Steve Maharey today responded to further attempts by "lone critic" Bill English to undermine confidence in the exam system. More >>
Carter decides not to close Buller River
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter has decided not to close the Buller River to anglers this fishing season as part of efforts to control Didymosphenia. More >>
Marine protection advances
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Three new marine reserves have been approved as part of ongoing efforts to preserve and nurture New Zealand's marine life, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton and Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
Seasonal Labour Strategy Launched
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
A strategy for seasonal labour in the country's horticulture and viticulture industries was launched today by the Minister of Social Development and Employment David Benson-Pope, and Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
PM: Built Environment Awards Speech
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
We are here tonight to celebrate the positive impact which a quality built environment has on the well-being of our citizens, towns, cities, and the country as a whole. More >>
PM: Address at Prime Minister’s Literary Awards
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
It is a great pleasure to present the Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement at tonight’s celebration of New Zealand literature and writers. More >>
WTO reaches deal on affordable access
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
News that World Trade Organisation members have agreed a permanent solution to enable developing countries to access affordable medicines to combat serious public health problems such as AIDS and malaria was welcome, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton ... More >>
Industry Partnerships go from strength to strength
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
The government’s award winning Jobs Partnership with Industry programme is proving highly successful in upskilling unemployed people and addressing skill shortages. More >>
European Union sugar reform
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 12:20 am | New Zealand Government
Small developing nations will need help to deal with proposed changes to the European Union's sugar sector, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Karori Wildlife Sanctuary awarded tourism grant
Wednesday, 7 December 2005, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark has marked the tenth anniversary of the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary by presenting a cheque for $80,523 to the Sanctuary Trust, at a ceremony at the 252-hectare site today. More >>
Cullen on Standard and Poor’s report
Wednesday, 7 December 2005, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed Standard and Poor’s decision to reaffirm New Zealand’s high credit risk ratings. More >>
Cool heads required in pandemic prep
Wednesday, 7 December 2005, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Cultural practices that could be affected by a potential influenza pandemic will be discussed with Maori communities, Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui said today. More >>
Peters to attend East Asia Summit
Wednesday, 7 December 2005, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters leaves New Zealand mid-afternoon on Thursday 08 December to take part in the Foreign Ministers meeting preceding the inaugural East Asia Summit (EAS) in Kuala Lumpur. More >>
'Go Live' of Immunisation Register complete
Wednesday, 7 December 2005, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's National Immunisation Register (NIR) is now live across the country. Nelson Marlborough District Health Board went live with the newborn component of the interactive, computerised database yesterday. All immunisation records of newborn ... More >>
Self-employed to qualify for paid parental leave
Wednesday, 7 December 2005, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Self-employed mothers will be eligible for 14 weeks paid parental leave from July 2006 under legislation referred to the transport and industrial relations select committee yesterday. The leave is currently available only to employees. More >>
