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Poverty levels down since 2001
Friday, 10 June 2005, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest findings on poverty levels in New Zealand are evidence of a steady improvement in social wellbeing under the Labour-led government, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said. More >>
New building for Ruawaro Playcentre
Friday, 10 June 2005, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
A playcentre in Ruawaro will be getting a new building for its early childcare education centre, with funding announced today. More >>
Transport budget up $209 million
Friday, 10 June 2005, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Land Transport New Zealand's net budget is up $209 million, a 16 per cent increase, for 2005/06 compared with the current year says Transport Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
RBNZ’s prudential role not under threat - Cullen
Friday, 10 June 2005, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today that the Reserve Bank’s prudential function was not under threat in the Trans-Tasman review of banking regulation. More >>
Anderton address at National CAYAD Hui Workshop
Friday, 10 June 2005, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for this invitation to speak. A special welcome to Dame Te Ata-i-Rangi Kaahu and your party. It is good to be with you all again after our last meeting in June last year. More >>
NZ and Fiji join forces against terrorism
Friday, 10 June 2005, 12:24 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff and his Fijian counterpart Kaliopate Tavola today signed a memorandum of understanding strengthening cooperation against international terrorism. More >>
Record funding boost for health of older people
Friday, 10 June 2005, 12:22 am | New Zealand Government
Funding for the aged care sector has increased by $119 million, or 15.5 per cent, over the last two years, says Associate Minister of Health Pete Hodgson. More >>
NZ to host Pacific security meetings
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will host a number of meetings on Pacific security next week, Minister of Foreign Affairs Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Taxation Bill – First Reading Speech
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
I move that the Taxation (Depreciation, Payment Dates Alignment, FBT, and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill be now read a first time. More >>
National's plan to make Auckland traffic worse
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Everybody knows the impact school traffic has on Auckland congestion but National's plan to dump school zoning pupils would make it much worse says Transport Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Decision would lie with Solicitor-General
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
“Should the police decide to charge David Benson-Pope, any decision to regarding the question of limitation would reside with the Solicitor General,” Attorney General Michael Cullen said today. Dr Cullen issued the statement to correct statements by ... More >>
Cullen - Institute of Finance Professionals
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
It has been slow in coming, but I believe that only now, three weeks after the budget, we are starting to have the proper debate about the choices it contained. That proper debate is the one that moves beyond unadorned self-interest and starts to consider ... More >>
Poverty levels down since 2001
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest findings on poverty levels in New Zealand are evidence of a steady improvement in social wellbeing under the Labour-led government, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said. More >>
Credit act offers better protection for consumers
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
John Minto should direct his energy towards helping those New Zealanders who need practical assistance with credit, rather than issue personal attacks, says Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
May SONZAF Update
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
The export value of pastoral agriculture, horticulture and forestry products increased by five percent in the year to March 2005, driven largely by increases in lamb and beef export prices. More >>
Future bright for primary industries
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
The future's looking good for the country’s farmers, growers and foresters, Associate Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
Goff names new Ambassador to Brazil
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Brazil will be career diplomat Alison Mann, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Rural Teaching Principals Conf. - Mallard Speech
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
All of us involved in education need to make sure our collective efforts are focused in the same direction – on the things most likely to make a bigger difference for all students – to bring about change so we can ultimately improve educational outcomes ... More >>
Bulk funding would be a rural disaster
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today warned rural communities of the disaster that bulk funding would be to their schools. More >>
Minister announces Green Ribbon winners
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
A sustainable vineyard, a woman who runs a conservation club for children and a community that looks after its own marine area are among winners of Environment Minister Marian Hobbs’ awards for environmental heroes. More >>
