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Research shows consumers confident in NZ market
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Research released today by Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard shows that consumers are generally confident in the way that the New Zealand marketplace operates. More >>
NZ to Host United Nations Special Rapporteur
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia today confirmed that the New Zealand Government will host a visit by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous Peoples, Rodolfo Stavenhagen. More >>
Airport inquiry report released
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister David Parker today welcomed the release of the Auditor-General's inquiry report into the sale of Paraparaumu Airport in 1995. More >>
Students leaving school better equipped
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest report-card on New Zealand schools shows students are leaving school better equipped for employment or further education, Education Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
NZ Red Cross team depart for Pakistan
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
A contingent of New Zealand medical staff is going to provide relief in the earthquake-affected northern region of Pakistan, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Mussel Farm approved for Clifford Bay
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Conservation has approved an application for a mussel farm at Clifford Bay, south of Blenheim, Associate Minister of Conservation Mahara Okeroa announced today. More >>
Mallard: The politics of leisure and recreation
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
This is my first address since the recent reshuffle, and I have to say I am very pleased to have retained the sport and recreation portfolio under this new government because I believe this sector demonstrates and epitomises the qualities that make ... More >>
Maharey wishes students well with exams
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Steve Maharey says he wishes students all the best for this year's NCEA and Scholarship exams. More >>
PM to attend CHOGM and hold EU talks in Brussels
Monday, 14 November 2005, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Malta from 25 to 27 November. She will also address the Commonwealth Business Forum on arrival in Malta on 24 November. More >>
Hon Mahara Okeroa: New but Sombre beginnings
Monday, 14 November 2005, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The opening of Parliament was a sombre occasion, as many of my political colleagues from both sides of the house mourned the passing of Green Party co-leader Rod Donald. More >>
Minister Calls for Racing Board Nominations
Monday, 14 November 2005, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Winston Peters, the Minister for Racing, has written to the recognised racing industry organisations inviting nominations for appointment to the New Zealand Racing Board. More >>
PM Speech: Opening of AUT Business Faculty
Monday, 14 November 2005, 12:58 am | New Zealand Government
Commissioning this new building was a good opportunity to design for best practice in teaching and learning environments for a business school. This building is student-centred and is designed to integrate theory and business practice. More >>
Key should put away the politics
Friday, 11 November 2005, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today expressed his disappointment that John Key had become just another National Party hack reacting to every event with hysterically silly accusations. More >>
PM appalled at Jordan bombings
Thursday, 10 November 2005, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today condemned the terrorist attacks which killed more than fifty people in three explosions in Amman, Jordan. More >>
WTO: still committed to ambition
Thursday, 10 November 2005, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
The latest small group meeting in Geneva was "a reality check", Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
MacKay NZ Permanent Representative to UN in Geneva
Thursday, 10 November 2005, 12:47 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, and Ambassador for Disarmament, will be career diplomat Don MacKay, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Goff: NZ's role in peacekeeping and Afghanistan
Thursday, 10 November 2005, 12:07 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for your invitation today, and for the opportunity to give my first speech as Minister of Defence. It is a privilege to hold the Defence portfolio. I am proud of the role our defence forces have played over the last century and in contemporary ... More >>
Unemployment lowest since HLFS records began
Thursday, 10 November 2005, 12:01 am | New Zealand Government
Lowest unemployment rate 3.4%; highest rate of participation 68.2%; 300,000 more New Zealanders in work under Labour Unemployment has fallen to its lowest point since the Household Labour Force Survey began in 1986 with 2,093,000 New Zealanders now ... More >>
PM and senior ministers to attend APEC
Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and three other ministers will travel to Busan, Korea, next week for the annual meeting of Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) members. More >>
PM: Obituary Speeches 9 November 2005
Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Tributes to the late Rt Hon David Lange, Rod Donald, Hon John Falloon, Jack Luxton More >>
