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Hodgson Speech: Wellington's transport solution
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech to announce the second phase of the Wellington Transport package, funding for the western transport corridor, Duxton Hotel, Wellington, Tuesday 5 July 2005 at 1:15 pm. More >>
$660 million Wellington transport investment
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The government today announced an additional investment of $660 million (ex GST) to provide a solution for the Wellington region's western transport corridor. More >>
Nuclear policy - gone by lunchtime under Nats
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Don Brash has reminded New Zealanders once again that National can't be trusted to keep the country nuclear-free, says Foreign Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Government already reviewing low quality provision
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Value for money reviews of low quality and high volume provision at tertiary institutions have been underway since the start of the year and decisions are imminent. More >>
Wellington MPs back transport solution
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington region's eight Labour MPs have welcomed the government announcement of a further $660 million (ex GST) for the Capital's western transport corridor. More >>
Water management
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Defining central government’s role in improving the management of freshwater quality and allocation will be the focus of work in the months ahead, the Agriculture and Environment Ministers said today. Five reports, arising from public consultation ... More >>
Recreational fishers get "hotline" to government
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
A new group made up of recreational fishing experts will have a direct line to government, says Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Cullen on OECD report on New Zealand
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed the latest OECD review of New Zealand, saying he agreed with much of the analysis – particularly the importance of maintaining fiscal discipline. More >>
National candidate stuffs up - Mallard
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government
National party candidate Tim Macindoe should brush up on his internet skills and get his facts right before rushing into print, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
More funding for new ECE centres
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 12:50 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced that community groups will be able to apply for funding to create new early childhood education (ECE) centres across the country through a second round of the Discretionary Grant Scheme. More >>
Ruth Dyson to launch Women’s Refuge annual appeal
Monday, 4 July 2005, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Women’s Affairs Hon Ruth Dyson reiterated her support of Women’s Refuge today when she launched its annual appeal at Parliament and accepted a petition containing 200,000 signatures. More >>
Lehmann Court of Appeal case not withdrawn
Monday, 4 July 2005, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Lehmann appeal to the Court of Appeal has not been withdrawn and ACC’s position on the case remains unchanged, ACC Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
Thailand signs agreements with NZ universities
Monday, 4 July 2005, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today hosted the signing of Memoranda of Understanding between five New Zealand universities (Canterbury, Lincoln, Massey, Otago, Waikato) and the Thai Office of the Civil Service Commission. Thai Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu ... More >>
Community-based projects fund launched
Monday, 4 July 2005, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today the establishment of a Significant Community-Based Projects Fund and said that applications to it for funding will be accepted from October. More >>
English tells schools: 'teachers don't count'
Monday, 4 July 2005, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
National, in attempting to spin itself out of its education lies, have revealed they don't think teachers are important to children's education says Education Minister Trevor Mallard. More >>
English tells schools: 'teachers don't count'
Monday, 4 July 2005, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
National, in attempting to spin itself out of its education lies, have revealed they don't think teachers are important to children's education says Education Minister Trevor Mallard. More >>
Mallard Speech: NZUSA Conference, Auckland
Monday, 4 July 2005, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Trevor Mallard Speech Notes Students are better off with Labour Speech to NZUSA Conference, Auckland More >>
Mallard Speech: NZ School Trustees Association
Monday, 4 July 2005, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning everyone. Thank you for inviting me to attend your conference and to speak with you today. More >>
Minister dismantles National lies about education
Monday, 4 July 2005, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
Claims that Budget 2005 delivered more funding to the Ministry of Education than to schools has been attacked by Education Minister Trevor Mallard as one of a series of National Party lies. More >>
Wealth shouldn't decide students' education access
Monday, 4 July 2005, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
Mallard says personal wealth shouldn't decide students' access to education The idea of elite trust schools is an explicit call for a two tier education system where access is decided by the size of a person's wallet, Education Minister Trevor Mallard ... More >>
