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Cullen: Address to Enterprise Franklin
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
For any business of a reasonable size, five years is long enough to develop a business strategy, determine what needs to be done to achieve that strategy, decide what investments need to be made, arrange for finance, and perhaps implement a new business plan. ... More >>
Anti-Spam Bill Introduced
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 12:29 am | New Zealand Government
Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has today tabled in Parliament the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Bill. In a speech to the Telecommunications Users Association today, Mr Cunliffe said the bill would make a positive difference in ... More >>
NZ and Spain sign double tax agreement
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 12:14 am | New Zealand Government
The President of the Spanish Senate, Francisco Javier Rojo, and Revenue Minister Michael Cullen today signed a double tax agreement between Spain and New Zealand. More >>
Nelson cultural tourism impresses Minister
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 12:11 am | New Zealand Government
Cultural Tourism plays an important role in the appeal of New Zealand as a tourist destination, Tourism Minister Mark Burton said today. More >>
New Nelson Museum gets $100,000 government grant
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 12:10 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Mark Burton has announced a $100,000 Tourism Facilities Grant for the development of interactive displays for the new Nelson Provincial Museum. More >>
National to muzzle New Zealand communities
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
National is to muzzle communities and deprive them of input in to their council's affairs, Local Government Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Carter: Speech to Local Government Conference 2005
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to be here to conclude your conference; one that I hope has been as productive as the last five and a half years have been for local government. More >>
Investigation is business as usual
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The investigation by MAF and Environment Ministry officials into a potential GM finding is business as usual, Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton today announced. More >>
New Zealand invited to East Asia Summit
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that New Zealand has been invited to participate in the inaugural East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur in December. More >>
For the record
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today released a record of contradictory statements by National on when they will announce their tax policy. More >>
WHRS party claims to be investigated, dealt with
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Claims the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (WHRS) has held four themed parties at the taxpayers expense will be investigated and dealt with, Building Issues Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Don't meddle in local government decisions: Hobbs
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
The $885 million transport funding the government has provided for Wellington gives councils something solid to work with and they can now choose what is best for the region, Wellington Central MP Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Cullen Address to Public Relations Annual Awards
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Michael Cullen Address to Public Relations Annual Awards Breakfast Duxton Hotel, 170 Wakefield St, Wellington More >>
Burton: Holiday Accommodation Parks Conference
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 12:32 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Mark Burton: Holiday Accommodation Parks of New Zealand Conference Speech 2005 More >>
Nats promises $400m less for Wellington transport
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
National candidates Chris Finlayson and Mark Blumsky must learn that a dollar can only be spent once says Transport Minister Pete Hodgson. The pair's claim that National will shift all petrol tax money into land transport overlooks the fact that Michael ... More >>
New air pollution monitors for councils
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry for the Environment has spent more than $800,000 on new air quality monitors for regional councils, the Environment Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. More >>
Appointment of High Court Judge
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today the appointment of Associate Judge Graham Laurie Lang as a Judge of the High Court. More >>
Notice of Motion: Zimbabwe
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
That this House, noting with grave concern the oppression by the Government of Zimbabwe of its own people and its gross violation of human rights, calls upon New Zealand Cricket to abandon the proposed Black Caps tour to Zimbabwe, and urges the International ... More >>
Maori seats, gone by kai time?
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
National has made their vision for New Zealand clear. Under National, the future of New Zealand will be one where Maori will get few, if any, speaking parts according to Ikaroa-Rawhiti MP Parekura Horomia. More >>
Loan interest scrapped for students who stay in NZ
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Trevor Mallard Minister of Education LABOUR’S KEY ELECTION PLEDGES No. 2: Interest scrapped on student loans for students who stay in NZ More >>
