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New dog safety education kit for children launched

Thursday, 1 September 2005, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Local Government Minister Chris Carter today launched a new animated video for children, part of a comprehensive new education kit designed to promote dog safety. More >>

Christchurch air quality study supports tougher ru

Thursday, 1 September 2005, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government

New research shows that tougher central and local government air quality standards in Christchurch will save dozens of lives and millions of dollars every year. More >>

New Zealand sends condolences to United States

Thursday, 1 September 2005, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark sent condolences on behalf of the New Zealand Government today, to the United States in response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. More >>

New Zealand sends condolences to Iraq

Thursday, 1 September 2005, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Phil Goff expressed their deepest condolences to the Iraqi Government and people over the sudden and tragic loss of almost one thousand lives in Baghdad yesterday. More >>

New dog safety education kit for children launched

Thursday, 1 September 2005, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Local Government Minister Chris Carter today launched a new animated video for children, part of a comprehensive new education kit designed to promote dog safety. More >>

How much did National get for its ACC policy?

Thursday, 1 September 2005, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government

Helen Clark today challenged the National Party to say how much of Dr Brash’s $3.5 million war chest target came from the insurance industry. More >>

Industry plan attracts 1,000 extra road workers

Wednesday, 31 August 2005, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government

There are over 1,000 more people employed in the roading industry today than there were 12 months ago, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey and Transport Minister Pete Hodgson said. More >>

Funding for dental therapy to increase

Wednesday, 31 August 2005, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Funding for dental therapy studies is to increase by more than 20 per cent to better reflect the costs of clinical training and to ensure New Zealand continues to have a good supply of quality dental therapists for children. More >>

Developments in water allocation

Wednesday, 31 August 2005, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Water storage projects in the Hakataramea Valley and elsewhere could receive Government assistance in future, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>

New air quality standards begin clearing our air

Wednesday, 31 August 2005, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

New national environmental standards, designed to improve air quality and health for all, come into effect tomorrow [1 September], Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said. More >>

Clark: WWI Medal Presentation ceremony

Wednesday, 31 August 2005, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government

Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Address at World War 1 Medal Presentation ceremony Legislative Council Chamber Parliament 10.30 am Wednesday 31 August 2005 More >>

World War One pardoned soldiers recognised

Wednesday, 31 August 2005, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Defence Minister Mark Burton today presented war medals, certificates and medallions to the families of three New Zealand soldiers who were executed during World War One, and who were pardoned by Parliament in 2000. More >>

Minister welcomes Air NZ lifting equipment

Wednesday, 31 August 2005, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government

Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed Air New Zealand’s decision to introduce new mechanical lifting equipment for disabled people at a number of major airports around the country from 1 September 2005 More >>

Clark: Book Launch - NZ Seafarers Remember the War

Wednesday, 31 August 2005, 12:33 am | New Zealand Government

Book launch at Parliament: Hell or High Water: New Zealand Merchant Seafarers Remember the War More >>

$400 mill. shortfall in Nats' law and order budget

Wednesday, 31 August 2005, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government

National's alternative budget totally fails to provide the sums necessary to meet the cost of their promises on law and order, Justice Minister Phil Goff revealed today. More >>

Rural GP recruitment working for New Zealand

Tuesday, 30 August 2005, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Figures show good news for rural GPs and their patients, says Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister, Damien O'Connor. More >>

First step towards biofuels

Tuesday, 30 August 2005, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government

The government has responded positively to those wanting greater certainty about the future direction for biofuels by agreeing in principle to set a sales target in law. The decision comes after several months of consultation with affected parties, ... More >>

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