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Carbon tax rises covered for supperannuitants
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Pete Hodgson, Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change, today reiterated that those on fixed incomes, including supperannuitants, have their benefits adjusted to take into account any moves in the cost of living. More >>
Flood relief is being treated with urgency
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The people of the Bay of Plenty can be assured that the Government is treating their plight with the greatest urgency, Civil Defence Minister George Hawkins said today. More >>
Key stance threatens special education
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
National's John Key's promise to cut the education "bureaucracy" means a cut to special education staff and signals a return to National's policy of hiring expensive consultants for basic public service work, Education and State Services Minister Trevor Mallard ... More >>
Research scholarships boost Americas Cup chances
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the 14 projects that have been approved in the latest round of Enterprise Scholarships. More >>
Health Minister welcomes new Int'l Regulations
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
New International Health Regulations adopted by the World Health Organisation mark a significant step forward in strengthening the world's collective defences against any potential global health threat, says Health Minister Annette King. More >>
Immigration Act review terms of reference released
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Paul Swain today released the terms of reference for the review of the 18-year-old Immigration Act. More >>
Michael Cullen Address to Kapiti Grey Power
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Senior Citizens Hall, Ocean Road, Paraparaumu I have entitled my address today “A Budget for All Generations”. That is because Budget 2005 has as its goal the long term security of all New Zealanders, be they young people at school, families caring ... More >>
Budget 2005: Commitment to Pacific broadcasting
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
New funding for Pacific radio network Niu FM will ensure Pacific communities continue to have a strong voice in New Zealand's broadcasting sector, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Bartenders and baristas get straight to work
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
A job partnership between the government and the Lion Nathan School of Business that will see Work and Income clients trained for work in the hospitality industry, was launched today by Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Trade ministers review Pacific agreement progress
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific regional trade agreements are to be reviewed when Pacific trade ministers meet in Nadi this week. More >>
Cartagena Protocol comes into force on Wednesday
Monday, 23 May 2005, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety will enter into force for New Zealand on Wednesday 25 May, Environment and Associate Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. More >>
PM to visit China and Japan
Monday, 23 May 2005, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark will visit China and Japan between 30 May and 4 June. More >>
Support for Dowse Art Museum redevelopment
Monday, 23 May 2005, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The redevelopment of the Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt is being supported with a $1.969 million government grant, the Prime Minister and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Helen Clark announced today. More >>
Chair of China's National People's Congress visit
Monday, 23 May 2005, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Chair of the National People's Congress of China, Wu Bangguo will visit New Zealand from 25 to 28 May, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today. More >>
Programme for flood recovery and rehabilitation
Monday, 23 May 2005, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Minister of Civil Defence George Hawkins announced today that the government will be appointing a recovery facilitator to work with the Whakatane District Council on an integrated assistance package to support rehabilitation ... More >>
Ministry restructured to boost youth opportunities
Monday, 23 May 2005, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The government's work to provide opportunities for young New Zealanders will be strengthened through structural and funding changes to the Ministry of Youth Development, Youth Affairs Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>
Key again accepts tax cuts need big spending cuts
Monday, 23 May 2005, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen has welcomed John Key’s latest confession that National’s tax cuts would mean spending cuts. More >>
Deemed rate of return up
Monday, 23 May 2005, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The deemed rate of return used for taxing foreign investment fund interests has increased from 9.45 per cent to 10.17 per cent for the 2004-05 income year, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Hui Taumata Taskforce all set to go
Monday, 23 May 2005, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister confirms government commitment to a Hui Taumata Taskforce at a post Budget Maori business network meeting held in Wellington, Monday 23 May 2005. More >>
What Otago people told me
Monday, 23 May 2005, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The government should continue to focus on health, education, the economy and law enforcement, according to Otago voters. More >>
