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Young scientists to meet with Nobel winners
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 12:03 am | New Zealand Government
For the first time, young New Zealand scientists are to attend the annual meeting of Nobel Prize winners in Lindau, Germany, Research, Science and Technology Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>
Milestone for rail industry training programme
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 12:01 am | New Zealand Government
As you know, industry training, and upskilling our workforce is a key goal for our government, working through collaboration between industry, and Industry Training Organisations so we can all make sure New Zealand can keep moving forward. More >>
Minister: Bulk funding would be a rural disaster
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today warned rural communities of the disaster that bulk funding would be to their schools. More >>
President of Bosnia and Herzegovina to visit NZ
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Borislav Paravac, will tomorrow begin a two-day visit New Zealand, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today. Mr Paravac is coming to New Zealand after his visit to Australia. More >>
NZ-Australia double tax agreement under review
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Australia and New Zealand are reviewing their 1995 Double Tax Agreement to see where it needs updating. More >>
Naysayers on govt ICT investment should get grip
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
A report in the New Zealand Herald today describing the government's investment in global services company EDS's Best Shores programme as 'pretty canny', shows up the poor judgement of those who have criticised it in the past. More >>
ICT company investment naysayers should get a grip
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
A report in the New Zealand Herald today describing the government's investment in global services company EDS's Best Shores programme as 'pretty canny', shows up the poor judgement of those who have criticised it in the past. More >>
Over $500,000 a day for new A'kland state highways
Tuesday, 7 June 2005, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Spending on transport infrastructure is running at record levels under this Labour-led government says Transport Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Benson-Pope pleased to return to portfolios
Tuesday, 7 June 2005, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
David Benson-Pope today said he was pleased to be returning to his work in the Fisheries and Associate Environment portfolios. More >>
David Benson-Pope
Tuesday, 7 June 2005, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark says that Hon David Benson-Pope is today resuming his responsibilities as Minister of Fisheries and Associate Minister for the Environment, with responsibility for the Resource Management Act Amendment Bill. More >>
Energy Star label to help energy savings
Tuesday, 7 June 2005, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
7 June 2005 Media Statement Energy Star label to help energy savings A new international mark denoting products with outstanding energy efficiency is being introduced into New Zealand from July 2005, Energy Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Bougainville election results applauded
Monday, 6 June 2005, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Successful completion of autonomous provincial government elections in Bougainville is an historic moment and cause for celebration, Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Thompson's Campaign Off To Amateurish Start
Monday, 6 June 2005, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Northern Employers and Manufacturer's chief executive Alasdair Thompson's anti-government campaign on Auckland land transport has got off to a bad start after the Labour Party registered his publicised website as its own. More >>
Greens and NGOs distort NZ approach
Friday, 3 June 2005, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Green Party and NGO observers continue to distort New Zealand's approach at the current Montreal conference on the Cartagena Protocol, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Thompson's transport U turn
Friday, 3 June 2005, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Less than 18 months ago Alasdair Thompson, chief executive of the EMA Northern praised the government's transport plans for Auckland. More >>
Cullen: Speech to Certus Financial Group
Friday, 3 June 2005, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
3 June 2005 Speech to Certus Financial Group Corporate Superannuation Client Briefing Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, 101 Curran St, Westhaven, Auckland More >>
Japan - New Zealand joint press statement
Friday, 3 June 2005, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan and Prime Minister Helen Clark of New Zealand met in Tokyo on 2 June, 2005 and discussed a wide range of issues. More >>
Wally Stone reappointed as Chairman
Friday, 3 June 2005, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Mark Burton has announced the reappointment of Wally Stone as Chairman of the New Zealand Tourism Board. More >>
NZ First's xenophobia showing
Friday, 3 June 2005, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Brian Donnelly's claims that the extra funding for international education in Budget 2005 favours international students over New Zealand citizens has shown NZ First's xenophobia yet again. More >>
Beehive Bulletin 3 June 2005
Friday, 3 June 2005, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today welcomed the announcement of the successful conclusion of negotiations on what will be the first trans-Pacific free trade agreement covering four countries. More >>