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Strong community support Kaipara scallop closure
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Strong community support was an important influence on a decision to temporarily close the non-commercial scallop fishery in the Kaipara Harbour, Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
Key being cute
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen said John Key was being “cute” in suggesting National’s nanny tax break would not create extra bureaucracy because the deduction would be based on the existing housekeeper rebate rate. More >>
Coping without a car
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Coping without a car Older people who stop driving can remain independent and do the things they enjoy if they plan ahead and have a positive attitude, Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
Law change to make NZ Superannuation fairer
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Helen Clark told a meeting of Grey Power members in Nelson this afternoon that the Labour-led government was introducing legislation which ensures that all superannuitants living alone can be paid the single, living alone rate of New Zealand superannuation. More >>
George W Bush adds impetus to WTO talks
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Jim Sutton MP for Aoraki Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Biosecurity, Minister for Trade Negotiations, and Associate Minister for Rural Affairs More >>
G8: Trade message needs to be told
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Cairns Group members urge G8 leaders to show the world they are serious about dealing with the problems of poverty in developing countries by promoting bold reforms in global agriculture trade. More >>
More bureaucrats, less early childhood education
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen says National’s ‘nanny tax break’ means more bureaucrats but less quality early childhood education. More >>
Michael Cullen Address to Oamaru Public Meeting
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
As we head towards the next election it is important to avoid the lure of single-issue politics. Governing a nation is always a balancing act, and voters should never trust anyone who pretends to solve our problems by giving one sector of society everything ... More >>
86,000 children worse off under Nats - Maharey
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government
There is no getting around the fact that National’s plan to axe 20 hours free quality early childhood education will hurt at least 86,000 children, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey says. More >>
Significant funding boost for early childhood ed.
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 12:15 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that more than 3000 early childhood education services would this week start to benefit from a $33 million funding boost for the sector, provided for in this year’s budget. More >>
National forgoes quality in early childhood ed.
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 12:11 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour-led government will not resile from our commitment to give affordable and high quality early childhood education to every New Zealand child - unlike National whose tax rebates will lead to more low quality and untrained staff looking after ... More >>
Books in Homes 10 years old
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Ikaroa-Rawhiti MP and Associate Education Minister Parekura Horomia today welcomed the start of Government Book Week, telling students that good readers were needed more than ever before. More >>
Children first victims of National's spending cuts
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
National's childcare policy is a spending cut that will disadvantage 86,000 children and their parents, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey says. More >>
NZ police officer takes on key role in Solomons
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has welcomed the appointment of a senior New Zealand Police officer to a key position in the Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIP). More >>
Waste reduction schemes to get more teeth
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
It is time to put product stewardship policy in New Zealand on a more formal footing, Environment Minister, Marian Hobbs, said today. More >>
Maori Party stops full support for ICC submission
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Parties from across the political spectrum have joined together to overwhelmingly support a submission to the International Cricket Council regarding the proposed New Zealand Cricket tour to Zimbabwe, says Foreign Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Mallard Speech: Early Education Federation
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government
Good evening everyone. Thank you for inviting me to the launch of the Early Education Federation. More >>
No drop in funding for early childhood ed
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 8:26 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard has dismissed a statement by Bill English alleging that funding for early childhood education discretionary grants had decreased. More >>
Minister welcomes tougher sentence for poachers
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope has welcomed the Court of Appeal imposing a tougher sentence on people involved in a paua poaching ring. More >>
Brash: cancel 105,000 operations to pay for roads
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The true cost of National's roading policy has been spelt out by Don Brash – 40,000 hip operations and 65,000 cataract operations per year. More >>
