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Oil for Food: No Evidence of NZ Wrongdoing
Friday, 4 November 2005, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Checks of official records have found no evidence of illicit funds transfer by two New Zealand companies referred to in the Volcker inquiry into the UN Oil for Food Programme, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. More >>
Research on party pills welcomed but more to come
Thursday, 3 November 2005, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Dr Gee's research on 61 patients admitted to Christchurch hospital after taking party pills was welcomed today by Associate Health Minister and Chair of the Committee on National Drug Policy, Jim Anderton, but there is more research yet to come. More >>
Cullen Speech: Institutes of Tech. & Polytechs
Thursday, 3 November 2005, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Address to Institutes of Technology and Polytechs of NZ Conference Lambton Rooms, Intercontinental Hotel, Grey St, Wellington More >>
NZ passports to contain security chip
Thursday, 3 November 2005, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker announced today the introduction of a new “e-passport”, which contains an electronic chip for holding information about the passport holder. More >>
Peters names new Ambassador to France
Thursday, 3 November 2005, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to France will be career diplomat Sarah Dennis, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. “New Zealand’s relations with France are excellent. This year marked 60 years of diplomatic relations. More >>
Lowly ranked Ardern in fantasy biosecurity world
Thursday, 3 November 2005, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Lowly ranked Ardern in fantasy world on biosecurity Shane Ardern, ranked 23 in the National Party pecking order, shows his incompetence in biosecurity by suggesting there is a chance of always achieving 100 per cent success in incursion response, ... More >>
Minister urges fireworks safety
Wednesday, 2 November 2005, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister responsible for the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) David Benson-Pope is urging New Zealanders to play it safe with fireworks. More >>
Wilson for Speaker, Simich for Deputy
Wednesday, 2 November 2005, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Leader of the House Michael Cullen announced today that the government would support Margaret Wilson to be returned as Speaker and National list MP Clem Simich as Deputy Speaker. More >>
Kiwis beat Aussies in battle of physical activity
Wednesday, 2 November 2005, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Sport and Recreation Trevor Mallard today congratulated Kiwis for winning the ‘Bledisloe Cup of physical activity’ in recent research that compares New Zealand and Australian physical activity levels. More >>
Venture capital market key to innovation
Wednesday, 2 November 2005, 12:11 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Trevor Mallard today released a major study that shows venture capital is an increasingly important part of New Zealand’s innovation system. Trevor Mallard said the report provides practical and useful insights into a complex ... More >>
New Digital Strategy Funds launched
Tuesday, 1 November 2005, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Two pools of funding available under the Digital Strategy were launched today by Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe and Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. More >>
Minister leads mission to Hong Kong, Macau
Tuesday, 1 November 2005, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The opening of a New Zealand Focus Centre in Hong Kong would be a good showcase for New Zealand business, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Events leading to resignation of TVNZ CEO
Tuesday, 1 November 2005, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey today received a report from the Board of TVNZ explaining the circumstances of the resignation of CEO Ian Fraser. More >>
Cunliffe: Expats Programme Rollout
Tuesday, 1 November 2005, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
We are here today to urge expat Kiwis to go to "New Zealand Now". Today we are rolling out the New Zealand Now website and other marketing activity to support the Expats Programme announced in August. More >>
Whips elected
Tuesday, 1 November 2005, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that Christchurch Central MP Tim Barnett has been elected as the Senior Government Whip, and Otaki MP Darren Hughes has been elected as the Junior Government Whip. More >>
Gisborne and Tolaga Bay flood package underway
Tuesday, 1 November 2005, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
An immediate assistance package for farmers whose crops were ruined by the recent floods in the Gisborne and Tolaga bay, has been agreed to at Cabinet, Minister of Agriculture, Jim Anderton announced today. More >>
Strong govt support for S Akld community on gangs
Monday, 31 October 2005, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is providing financial and management support to South Auckland communities to tackle the issue of youth gangs. In addition, the Ministry of Social Development will be undertaking research aimed at better understanding why young people are forming ... More >>
EU’s agriculture market access offer falls short
Monday, 31 October 2005, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government
The European Union’s offer on agricultural market access represents an improvement on its previous position, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
PM appalled at New Delhi blasts
Sunday, 30 October 2005, 10:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today she was distressed to learn that more than 50 people had died in three explosions in the Indian capital, New Delhi. More >>
Govt still to consider country of origin labelling
Friday, 28 October 2005, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Annette King says Australian and New Zealand Ministers attending today’s Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) meeting in Sydney discussed issues around a proposal developed by for mandatory country of origin labelling of ... More >>
