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Building strong and sustainable communities

Friday, 18 November 2005, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government

Strong, sustainable communities will be the central theme spearheading Luamanuvao Winnie Laban's approach to her new role as Minister for the Community and Voluntary sector. More >>

English wrong - NZQA briefing released yesterday

Friday, 18 November 2005, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government

Bill English has incorrectly claimed that the NZQA briefing for the incoming Minister has been 'leaked to some in the media' but not released publicly, Education Minister Steve Maharey said. More >>

New Zealand proud to host Rugby World Cup 2011

Friday, 18 November 2005, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard said kiwi supporters and rugby fans around the world have much to look forward to after the announcement today that New Zealand will host the Rugby World Cup in 2011. More >>

Opportunities for growth in ICT

Friday, 18 November 2005, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government

"The Communications and Information Technology portfolios will be key contributors to increasing New Zealand's rate of growth in per capita income," said Minister of Communications and Information Technology David Cunliffe. More >>

Minister urges Maori to immunise

Thursday, 17 November 2005, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Mita Ririnui is urging Maori parents and caregivers to vaccinate their children and young people as the Meningococcal B immunisation Programme announces reaching one million people this week. More >>

Hodgson to Australia for Health Ministers meeting

Thursday, 17 November 2005, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Pete Hodgson leaves for Australia this morning to attend the Australian Health Ministers' conference. More >>

Departmental briefing papers released

Thursday, 17 November 2005, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government

Departmental briefing papers for Ruth Dyson’s portfolios will be available on the following websites from midday Thursday, 17 November 2005: Child, Youth and Family: ACC: Dept of Labour: Office for Disability Issues: Office for Senior Citizens: More >>

Hodgson to Australia for Health Ministers' meeting

Thursday, 17 November 2005, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Pete Hodgson leaves for Australia this morning to attend the Australian Health Ministers' conference. More >>

Cullen: Address to celebrate the end of Ramadhan

Thursday, 17 November 2005, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government

Eid Mubarak. It is a great honour for me to address today's celebration. I bring you the greetings of the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Helen Clark, and my colleagues in the Labour Caucus. More >>

APEC ministerial meeting outcomes good for NZ

Thursday, 17 November 2005, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government

This year's APEC Ministerial meeting has produced some good outcomes for New Zealand, Trade Ministers Jim Sutton and Phil Goff said today. More >>

Peters Pleased with APEC Progress

Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Winston Peters will leave Busan, Korea tomorrow having completed his first overseas visit as Foreign Minister. He attended this year's APEC Ministerial Meeting on 15-16 November along with Minister of Trade Phil Goff and Minister for Trade Negotiations ... More >>

Review of corporate tax regime on the agenda

Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government

“The concerns raised by the Treasury and Inland Revenue regarding company tax will inform the government’s planned review of the business tax regime,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>

Te Heu Heu misleads on TVNZ Annual Report

Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government

National's Broadcasting spokesperson Georgina Te Heu Heu is misrepresenting results shown in TVNZ's annual report, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>

Pandemic planning framework released

Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government

A planning framework which will form the basis of New Zealand's response to a potential influenza pandemic was released today by Health Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>

Inaugural Speech – Maryan Street MP

Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government

It is a privilege to stand and present my inaugural speech to this 48th New Zealand Parliament. Can I begin by offering my congratulations to you on your re-election to your position as Speaker of this House. I know that your training while chairing ... More >>

Cosgrove: fine-tuning will enhance housing sector

Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Building Issues Minister Clayton Cosgrove says wide-ranging enhancements over the next three years will bring greater security throughout the housing sector, benefiting everyone from new homeowners, to tenants and landlords, to retirement village occupants. More >>

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