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New Zealand to assist following hospital fire
Tuesday, 27 September 2005, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will provide US$50,000 to the Marshall Islands following a fire on the capital atoll of Majuro that destroyed a large part of the main hospital, including the pharmacy, Aid Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. More >>
New Zealand gains increased beef access to the EU
Monday, 26 September 2005, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has negotiated an additional 1,000 tonnes of beef access to Europe, trebling our current annual beef quota, as a result of last year's enlargement of the European Union, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
$1 million package for Occupied Territories
Friday, 23 September 2005, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will provide a $1 million assistance package to the Occupied Palestinian Territories in support of the peace process and humanitarian needs, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Year end results in line with Prefu
Thursday, 22 September 2005, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
“The final outturn for the 2004-05 financial year is broadly in line with the forecasts in the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Afghanistan votes in historic election
Thursday, 22 September 2005, 8:19 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff has congratulated the people of Afghanistan for holding the country's first parliamentary and provincial elections in 36 years. More >>
Manawatu Estuary in Foxton gets world ranking
Thursday, 22 September 2005, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Manawatu Estuary in Foxton has been recognised internationally as being as environmentally important as Loch Lomond, the Firth of Thames and the coast of Monaco. More >>
PM names inquiry head
Wednesday, 21 September 2005, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that Noel Ingram QC will investigate a number of allegations made in respect of Hon Taito Phillip Field. More >>
BOP deficit shows risks in National’s policies
Wednesday, 21 September 2005, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
“The sharp deterioration in the current account reinforces my warnings about the risks in National’s election policies,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Tribute to Simon Wiesenthal
Wednesday, 21 September 2005, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff paid tribute today to Simon Wiesenthal, who died in Vienna on Tuesday, aged 96. More >>
Statement on Hon Taito Phillip Field
Tuesday, 20 September 2005, 12:55 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that senior members of cabinet have met with Hon Taito Phillip Field about allegations which have been raised in the news media. More >>
Campbell’s triumph
Monday, 19 September 2005, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today congratulated Michael Campbell on his win in the World Matchplay Championship. More >>
Honorary Consul Appointed in Paraguay
Friday, 16 September 2005, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has appointed an Honorary Consul in Paraguay, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
New Zealand signs treaty against nuclear terrorism
Friday, 16 September 2005, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has signed a United Nations treaty strengthening international efforts to reduce the risk of nuclear terrorism, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
New project to better understand tourist's needs
Friday, 16 September 2005, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Tourism industry will gain new insights into visitor travel as a result of a project announced today by Tourism Minister Mark Burton. More >>
Parties encouraged to reach agreement
Friday, 16 September 2005, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
In response to the strike notices issued by the New Zealand Nurses Organisation and the Service and Food Workers union, Associate Health Minister Pete Hodgson says he sees no particular reason why a heads of agreement cannot be finalised in the next ... More >>
New project to better understand tourist's needs
Thursday, 15 September 2005, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Tourism industry will gain new insights into visitor travel as a result of a project announced today by Tourism Minister Mark Burton. More >>
Horomia: Mâori Language Week Awards
Thursday, 15 September 2005, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Happy Mâori Language Day everyone! Thirty-three years ago, on 14 September 1972, a Maori language petition (containing 30,000 signatures) was presented to Parliament; the request at the time was for Mâori language to be taught in schools. This day ... More >>
$512,000 for news service to the Pacific
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will provide $512,000 for a satellite service to South Pacific television broadcasters, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey and Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
HRH The Duke of York to visit New Zealand
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced that His Royal Highness The Duke of York will visit New Zealand later this month, following a visit to Melbourne, Australia. More >>
Milestone reached with greenhouse gas agreement
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The government announced today that it has reached agreement on the framework for a Negotiated Greenhouse Agreement (NGA) with New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS). More >>
