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Cullen: Address to CSRI Conference
Friday, 2 December 2005, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Within the next two years, one of the most important milestones in New Zealand history will be passed. Despite its importance, it is likely to go largely unheralded in the media; although I for one will do my best to draw attention to it, and to what ... More >>
Improving the Chinese visitor experience
Thursday, 1 December 2005, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is revamping its approved travel agent scheme with China as part of a broader plan to improve the low levels of satisfaction amongst Chinese visitors to this country. More >>
Bullying but no violence culture at Cadet School
Thursday, 1 December 2005, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
An independent review into allegations of abuse at the Waiouru Regular Force Cadet School from 1948 to 1991 found bullying took place but nothing to support claims of a culture of violence, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Peters announces new Consul-General for Sydney
Thursday, 1 December 2005, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Career diplomat Sarah Craig will be New Zealand’s next Consul-General in Sydney, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Paid parental leave extended to 14 weeks
Thursday, 1 December 2005, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Ruth Dyson Minister of Labour 1 December 2005 Media Statement Paid parental leave extended to 14 weeks Paid parental leave has been extended to 14 weeks in a further family-friendly move by the Labour-led government, Labour Minister Ruth Dyson said ... More >>
Court Caseloads Are Improving
Thursday, 1 December 2005, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister, Rick Barker, said, "contrary to claims made by the National party's Law and Order spokesperson, the most recent figures show that, yet again, their selective recounting of the facts is somewhat misleading." More >>
Anderton Speech: Launch of Horticulture NZ
Thursday, 1 December 2005, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
I'd also like to acknowledge recently retired President of NZ Fruitgrowers, Martin Clements who can not be here today More >>
Launch of Horticulture New Zealand
Thursday, 1 December 2005, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
The amalgamation of VegFed, New Zealand Fruitgrowers and New Zealand Berryfruit Growers Federation was completed today with the launch of Horticulture New Zealand. Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton was there to speak at the celebrations. More >>
Cancer control strategy initiatives announced
Thursday, 1 December 2005, 12:27 am | New Zealand Government
Funding has been awarded for 15 projects that will advance the goals of the Cancer Control Strategy Action Plan, Health Minister Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Auckland leading the way in sustainable building
Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland is leading the way in sustainable building Minister for the Environment David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
State Services Senior Leaders Development
Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you, Hekia, for the introduction. This conference is the first major one I am attending in a formal capacity as the new Minister of State Services, but it is also a first in a far more important way. More >>
Horomia: Māori Language Versions Windows
Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
To the representatives of Microsoft – I thank you for the commitment you have shown to the Māori language and indeed for the farsighted approach to indigenous languages you have taken worldwide. To the team from Waikato University - I acknowledge the ... More >>
Biotech sector sets high standard in engagement
Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's biotechnology sector is setting high standards in its work to improve public engagement and consultation around science, Research, Science and Technology Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Cullen on OECD report
Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 12:22 am | New Zealand Government
“The latest OECD report on New Zealand should silence the clamour for tax cuts,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Student loan loophole to be closed
Tuesday, 29 November 2005, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will move to close a potential loophole in the transition to interest free student loans when the legislation returns to the House, Minister of Tertiary Education Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Gisborne's Youth Transition Services launched
Tuesday, 29 November 2005, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
A Youth Transition Services in Gisborne will be a valuable resource for young people, their families and the wider Gisborne community. Launching the service today Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope said that a number of young ... More >>
National Party being dishonest on foreshore/seabed
Tuesday, 29 November 2005, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen today challenged National to explain how it could with any consistency support a bid by the Maori Party to overturn the foreshore and seabed law. More >>
Cullen: Address to the AUS Conference
Tuesday, 29 November 2005, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
In my short time as Minister for Tertiary Education I have formed a number of strong impressions of the portfolio. First and foremost, it is a sector where people make a difference. Indeed the sense of momentum in tertiary education is due to the number ... More >>
Government decides not to mandate CoOL
Monday, 28 November 2005, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has decided not to join with Australia in mandating country of origin labelling for food. More >>
Intern programme provides taste of state services
Monday, 28 November 2005, 12:29 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Annette King says the expanded pilot summer internships are proving to be a big hit with university students. More >>
