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Search to begin for new armed forces chiefs

Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government

The process for selecting a new Chief of Defence Force and chiefs of the Army and Air Force will begin this month, Defence Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>

Key should grow up

Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Suggestions by John Key that the government is considering imposing a capital gains tax on investment property are “absolute nonsense,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>

Speech from the Throne

Tuesday, 8 November 2005, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government

It is a privilege for me to exercise the prerogative of Her Majesty the Queen and open the 48th Parliament. On 17 September the people of New Zealand voted for the fourth time under the MMP electoral system. Negotiations since then have resulted ... More >>

Sir Kenneth Keith ICJ election welcomed – Peters

Tuesday, 8 November 2005, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has today congratulated Sir Kenneth Keith on his election to the International Court of Justice. More >>

Peters names new Ambassador to Timor-Leste

Tuesday, 8 November 2005, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s first ambassador to Timor-Leste will be career diplomat Ruth Nuttall, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>

Whaling fleet prepares to kill Pacific whales

Tuesday, 8 November 2005, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is deeply alarmed at news Japan's whaling fleet has sailed to commence its newly expanded scientific whaling programme, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>

Labour delivers on key election promises

Tuesday, 8 November 2005, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government

Hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders will benefit from legislation tabled in Parliament today honouring Labour’s election promises to make student loans interest free and to expand the Working for Families package. More >>

Cullen: Opening of Crown Finance Institution Forum

Tuesday, 8 November 2005, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government

Address to open Crown Finance Institutions Forum The Treasury, Level 5, 1 The Terrace, Wellington I am pleased to have this opportunity to address all of you here today, and to extend a warm welcome to Mr Keith Ambachtsheer who will be today’s keynote ... More >>

PM congratulates Sir Kenneth Keith

Tuesday, 8 November 2005, 12:50 am | New Zealand Government

The election of New Zealander Sir Kenneth Keith to the International Court of Justice is a truly significant achievement for both Sir Kenneth Keith and New Zealand, Prime Minister Helen Clark said today. More >>

Early Ch'hood sector to advise on roll-out of 20 hrs

Monday, 7 November 2005, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government

The government is to establish an Early Childhood Advisory Committee to advise on the roll-out of its policy of 20 hours free early childhood education for all three and four year-olds from July 2007, Education Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>

English playing games over NCEA

Monday, 7 November 2005, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Bill English's claim that NZQA is backing down on standards is completely unfounded and he knows it, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. "It's unfortunate that seven days out from the start of exams Mr English is trying to undermine students' confidence ... More >>

Crown solicitors appointed

Monday, 7 November 2005, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General David Parker today announced the appointment of Crown Solicitors at Gisborne, Invercargill and Rotorua. More >>

Violence will not be tolerated

Monday, 7 November 2005, 12:16 am | New Zealand Government

Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor has welcomed the decision by Upper Hutt Police to lay assault charges against seven prisoners accused of assaulting corrections officers. More >>

Dunne calms Key's fears

Friday, 4 November 2005, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today moved to settle National finance spokesman John Key's fears that the Inland Revenue Department would be unable to handle the pressure of implementing the changes to the Working for Families package from April 1 next ... More >>

Deal signed for modification of 757s

Friday, 4 November 2005, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government

The government has signed an $81.81 million contract to modify the Royal New Zealand Air Force's two Boeing 757s to enable them to carry cargo as well as personnel, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>

Holidaying set netters kill four Hector's Dophins

Friday, 4 November 2005, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government

"It is appalling that fishers on holiday in South Westland have killed four endangered Hector's Dolpins in their set nets without showing any concern for their actions," Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton and Conservation Minister Chris Carter ... More >>

Beehive Bulletin 4 November 2005

Friday, 4 November 2005, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government

The government is providing financial and management support to South Auckland communities to help resolve the issue of youth gangs. New Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope this week announced the Ministry of Social Development will take a lead role in helping ... More >>

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