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NZ assisting Pacific HIV/AIDS fight
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Aid Minister Marian Hobbs has today reaffirmed New Zealand’s commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS in the Pacific. More >>
OECD to review NZ's environmental performance
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
A team from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will be here this month to review New Zealand's environmental performance over the past 10 years, Minister for the Environment Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Audit on managing freshwater resources refreshing
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
A review of how two regional councils manage their freshwater under the RMA is constructive and useful, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said. More >>
New set of national policies for conservation land
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter today launched a new set of national policies guiding the management of all conservation land and waters around the country, except national parks. More >>
$1.7mil boost to help people with disabilities
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
More than 500 people are set to receive hearing aids and disability equipment shortly, Associate Minister of Health Pete Hodgson announced today. More >>
Greens wrong about NZ's liability rules
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs says Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons is wrong in her claims about New Zealand's liability rules and GMOs, and also mistaken about New Zealand's stance at the Montreal meeting of parties to the Cartagena Protocol. More >>
Labour supports law change
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen confirmed today Labour would support the amendment to the Legislature Act recommended by the Privileges Committee in the wake of the Buchanan v Jennings case. More >>
Prisoners and Victims Bill to be passed this week
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Leader of the House Michael Cullen said today that agreement in principle had been reached with the Green Party to support the passage this week under urgency of the Prisoners and Victims Bill. More >>
Overseas Investment Bill
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen confirmed today that provisions in the Overseas Investment Bill concerning the compulsory acquisition of marginal strips had been removed to ensure a parliamentary majority for the legislation. More >>
NZ First being silly
Wednesday, 1 June 2005, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
NZ First was "being silly" over its scaremongering about a potential trade agreement between New Zealand and China, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Labour supports law change
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen confirmed today Labour would support the amendment to the Legislature Act recommended by the Privileges Committee in the wake of the Buchanan v Jennings case. More >>
Prisoners and Victims Bill to be passed this week
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Leader of the House Michael Cullen said today that agreement in principle had been reached with the Green Party to support the passage this week under urgency of the Prisoners and Victims Bill. More >>
Overseas Investment Bill
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen confirmed today that provisions in the Overseas Investment Bill concerning the compulsory acquisition of marginal strips had been removed to ensure a parliamentary majority for the legislation. More >>
National would stop Working for Families
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
National would scrap the second half of the Working for Families package to support its policy of tax cuts, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey has warned More >>
Radiotherapy times drop for cancer patients
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Waiting times for New Zealanders needing radiotherapy treatment for cancer are continuing to drop, with no patients now having to travel to Australia for treatment. More >>
PM: Alumni Lunch New Zealand Embassy, Beijing
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to be in Beijing and to be able to meet many people who have received or are supportive of New Zealand education. More >>
New product to help business save on energy costs
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Small to Medium Enterprises will be able to save on energy costs with an innovative new product developed by government in partnership with energy retailers, Energy Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Minister to visit South Korea and China
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton leaves tomorrow for meetings in South Korea and China, and a trade mission to China. More >>
Creative NZ Arts Board & Council Appointments
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard today announced the following appointments to the Creative New Zealand Council and arts boards: More >>
Preventing elder abuse and neglect
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Services focussed on preventing elder abuse and neglect, will receive a significant funding boost, Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson announced today. More >>
