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National's energy policy tired and old
Thursday, 18 August 2005, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
National's energy policy shows just how out of touch they have become after six years in opposition, Energy Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Brash's new gaff
Thursday, 18 August 2005, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
It was bad enough when Don Brash forgot he plans to sell state assets but now he's forgotten that Parliament has just fixed the Resource Management Act, says Associate Environment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
PM: Address at Film Auckland function
Thursday, 18 August 2005, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
It is encouraging to see the region’s screen production industry coming together to promote Auckland as a great place for making film and television. More >>
Two million MeNZB vaccine doses delivered
Thursday, 18 August 2005, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s largest ever immunisation campaign has passed the 2 million doses milestone this week, with about 900,000 young New Zealanders having received the MeNZB vaccine. More >>
A new "guardian" patrolling South Island waters
Thursday, 18 August 2005, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope today launched a new $85,000 patrol boat in Picton that will add to Fisheries enforcement effort at the top of the South Island. More >>
Schools count in census
Thursday, 18 August 2005, 12:25 am | New Zealand Government
Year 10 pupils from Christchurch's Papanui High School got a helping hand today from the Minister of Statistics Pete Hodgson as they took part in the international children's census; CensusAtSchool. More >>
Website makeover benefits RMA practitioners
Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
A major revamp of the popular Quality Planning website was launched today by Environment Minister Marian Hobbs. More >>
Family Court Judge appointed
Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Michael Cullen has announced the appointment of Margaret Rogers of Auckland as a Family Court Judge. Ms Rogers will be sworn in on 2 September and will sit at Manukau Court. More >>
Sutton - Launch of plans for Wallaceville
Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen: my colleague Paul Swain, Director-general Murray Sherwin, I am delighted you could join me here today, to formally launch plans for the National Centre of Biosecurity and Infectious Disease. More >>
The National Travel Assistance (NTA) policy
Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Travel Assistance (NTA) policy is now available on the Ministry’s website. Over the next six months more information will become available online for patients and their families at www.health.govt.nz/travelassistance and for health practitioners ... More >>
Better access to health services for NZ'ers
Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
From January 1 next year, people right around the country will have more help with access to specialist health care, says Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor. More >>
Brash cash slashed
Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Don Brash slashed his own care workers' petrol promise just hours before giving it, says Associate Health Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Goff welcomes signing of Aceh Peace Accord
Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff has welcomed the signing of the peace accord in Helsinki by the Indonesian Government and representatives of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). More >>
Expats initiative launched
Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Immigration Minister Paul Swain said today that the government is launching new initiatives to bring expatriate New Zealanders up to date with job opportunities at home. More >>
Renowned conservationist Kevin Smith has died
Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 12:58 am | New Zealand Government
Renowned conservationist Kevin Smith died suddenly last night while cycling in Wellington with his daughter Rachel, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
The pathway to the top quartile of the OECD
Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 12:07 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Michael Cullen: Speech Notes, Financial Planners and Insurers Association Debate: The pathway to the top quartile of the OECD. Langham Hotel, Symonds St, Auckland More >>
US agriculture secretary to visit NZ
Tuesday, 16 August 2005, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
United States secretary of agriculture Mike Johanns is to visit New Zealand, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
New Zealand trade gains from EU expansion
Tuesday, 16 August 2005, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has negotiated additional access for sheepmeat and butter to Europe following last year's enlargement of the European Union, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton announced today. More >>
Work to improve New Zealand's vehicle fleet
Tuesday, 16 August 2005, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Improving the efficiency of New Zealand's vehicle fleet is a priority for government says Transport Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Whoops, another deadline missed
Tuesday, 16 August 2005, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
National’s statement today that they will not be revealing the details of their tax cuts until next week brings to three the number of promises they have broken in relation to the timing of their tax policy announcement,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen ... More >>
