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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 >>
Hon Trevor Mallard: Quality in tertiary education
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
It strikes me as the perfect opportunity to discuss the key role that PTEs (Private Training Establishments) play within the tertiary education system, especially as we move to develop it further into a system that has quality as its prime focus. More >>
The real cost of National’s borrowing programme
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today released figures showing the interest bill on the $3.5 billion National would borrow for tax cuts would accumulate rapidly to over $1 billion a year - and would keep accumulating. More >>
Family Court and District Court Judge appointed
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Michael Cullen has announced the appointment of a Family Court Judge and a District Court Judge. More >>
Increased focus on paua poachers
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
An increased focus on paua poachers has been signalled by Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope, who announced today a decision to progress key recommendations of a joint working group. More >>
NZ top country in the world for doing business
Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand has again been rated the top country in the world for ease of doing business,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Another boost for rural health
Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
New prescribing rights for nurse practitioners will directly benefit rural communities, says Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor. More >>
Cabinet approves prescribing rights
Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Nurse Practitioners across the health sector will be able to prescribe a range of medicines under new regulations approved by the Government yesterday. More >>
O'Connor: Statement On Thai National
Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Immigration Minister Damien O'Connor tonight commented on the case of Thai National Sunan Siriwan. More >>
New Zealand congratulates Junichiro Koizumi
Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today congratulated the Prime Minister of Japan, Junichiro Koizumi, on his victory in Sunday's national elections. More >>
Tertiary grants to strengthen use of ICT
Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 12:40 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary institutions and communities across the country are set to benefit from $6.7 million in grants for projects that are aimed at building the use of computer and online technology in tertiary education, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced ... More >>
Surplus aircraft sold
Monday, 12 September 2005, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Defence, Hon Mark Burton today announced that the RNZAF Skyhawk and Aermacchi fleets have been sold to a private American company, Tactical Air Services, Inc. for around $155 million (US$110 million ) following the signing of a Heads of ... More >>
Cullen Releases Reports On Petrol
Monday, 12 September 2005, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today released two pieces of expert advice showing that there is no tax windfall to the government from higher petrol prices. More >>
Te Roroa Deed of Settlement ready for ratification
Monday, 12 September 2005, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown and the Te Roroa Negotiators have today finalised the Deed of Settlement for the settlement of Te Roroa’s historical claims, Treaty Negotiations Minister Mark Burton has announced. More >>
Waikato River Trail gets government funding
Monday, 12 September 2005, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Tourism and Local MP Mark Burton presented a $14,330 Tourism Facilities Grant towards track signage for stage one of the Waikato River Trail, in Tokoroa today. More >>
Parekura Horomia Speech: Waiwhetū Cultural Centre
Monday, 12 September 2005, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Tïhei Mauriora, Ka mau te wehi Te Ätiawa, Puketapu me Ngäti Hämua! Te Rünanga o Taranaki, Kara Puketapu, ko au ano rätou tënei e whai hönore nei ki te whai wähi ano i roto i te whakatutukitanga o tëtahi ano o o moemoeä. More >>
Don Brash has no credibility with rural people
Friday, 9 September 2005, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Sutton said the National Party were the only party that had a bill before Parliament to take land off farmers for access to waterways, and all National Party MPs, including Don Brash, had voted for it. More >>
NZ's contribution to global fight against poverty
Friday, 9 September 2005, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
On the eve of the United Nations 60th Anniversary Summit, Aid Minister Marian Hobbs has launched a report on New Zealand's contribution to helping developing countries reach targets set out in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). More >>
Kiwi kids make good progress in reading and music
Friday, 9 September 2005, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
A national evaluation of primary and intermediate school children shows that our students have progressed in reading, speaking, music and technology, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Step Up Scholarships qualifications announced
Thursday, 8 September 2005, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and technology qualifications that will attract Step Up Scholarship funding for university students from middle and low income backgrounds have been announced today. More >>
