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Anderston's Statement To UN Forum On Forests
Friday, 27 May 2005, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
It gives me great pleasure to address this meeting at a time when we are focused on the need to address the future of the international arrangement on forests. This must be done with sensitivity to the needs of humankind, as well as to the future ... More >>
Reform: Work-focussed Service Sites Announced
Friday, 27 May 2005, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Trials of a new work-focussed service for all beneficiaries will begin in 12 locations across the country next month as part of the government's reform of the welfare system, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said. More >>
New graduates boost Police numbers
Thursday, 26 May 2005, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The addition of 63 police officers to frontline duty across the country is a further indication of the Government's commitment to making New Zealand a safer place, Police Minister George Hawkins said today. More >>
Solar water heating increasing in NZ - Mallard
Thursday, 26 May 2005, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
More people will be able to get help to buy solar water heating units after a funding increase for a finance assistance scheme, Energy Minister Trevor Mallard said at the opening of New Zealand's largest commercial solar water heating system today. More >>
Potential $10.65 million Kyoto boost for Southland
Thursday, 26 May 2005, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
This government's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol is set to result in clean, green power flowing to around another 25,000 homes. The proposed White Hills wind farm has been awarded 710,000 internationally tradable emissions units under the government's ... More >>
Cullen: Address to Manawatu Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, 26 May 2005, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
My aim today is to talk about the medium to long term outlook for the New Zealand economy, and to link that to the economic strategies of the government and particularly those contained in last week’s Budget. More >>
Asian Gypsy Moth eradicated in Hamilton
Thursday, 26 May 2005, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Jim Sutton Member of Parliament for Aoraki Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Trade Negotiations, Minister for Biosecurity, and Associate Minister for Rural Affairs More >>
National takes confusion to new heights
Thursday, 26 May 2005, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen says that after just six days, National’s tax bribe policy lies in tatters. More >>
The Graham Report
Thursday, 26 May 2005, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning everyone. I would like to thank Dr. Bradbury for inviting me to speak to you today. More >>
Packaging Accord helps keep glass recycling going
Thursday, 26 May 2005, 12:41 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs says she is delighted that key players in the glass packaging industry have reached an agreement to help keep glass recycling going. More >>
Cullen: Address to Legal Research Foundation
Wednesday, 25 May 2005, 6:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The position of Attorney-General has a very long pedigree. It can be traced back to the 13th century where the King’s Attorney was charged with the responsibility of upholding the King’s interest in the courts where the King himself could not appear. ... More >>
National Rail Strategy launched
Wednesday, 25 May 2005, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
"This government realises the potential of rail to play a full part in a modern, integrated transport network. The development of rail can help deliver gains in terms of economic growth, reduced congestion, safety, personal security and health. The ... More >>
Broadband figures show challenge ahead
Wednesday, 25 May 2005, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Information Technology and Communications Minister David Cunliffe today welcomed the release of OECD figures on broadband uptake. More >>
Hobbs challenges Blumsky to back public servants
Wednesday, 25 May 2005, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington Central Labour MP Marian Hobbs has again challenged National Party candidate Mark Blumsky to state where he stands on his party's plans to slash jobs in the public service. More >>
Rich from Brash
Wednesday, 25 May 2005, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today that the government’s performance as a fiscal manager was second to none and had routinely won praise from such international commentators as the OECD and the International Monetary Fund. More >>
OECD could not be clearer
Wednesday, 25 May 2005, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen has welcomed the latest OECD Economic Outlook on the New Zealand economy saying it brought a “refreshing dose of reality” into the tax debate. “The OECD could not be clearer. Any additional fiscal stimulus beyond ... More >>
Cullen: Opening Address to NZ Fixed Income Forum
Wednesday, 25 May 2005, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
It is now almost a week since the budget. The bouquets have faded and the brickbats, such as they were, have been lobbed back where they came from. More >>
Working for Families uptake figures released
Wednesday, 25 May 2005, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Around 200,000 families are already receiving extra help as a result of the 1 April Working for Families increases in family income assistance, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said. More >>
Competition to design homes of the future launched
Wednesday, 25 May 2005, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
A competition to design the homes and communities of the future will be launched today by Housing Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
ACT joins National for race into the red
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
“Act and National are competing against each other to drag New Zealand back into the borrow and hope politics of Muldoonism,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today of Act’s tax policy. More >>
