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Carter says DIY culture alive and well
Friday, 22 April 2005, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
DIYers will still be able to carry out home building work under the Building Act 2004, Building Issues Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Young Kiwis urged to attend Dawn Ceremonies
Friday, 22 April 2005, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Steve Maharey is encouraging young New Zealanders to head along to a dawn ceremony this Anzac Day to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings and New Zealand's involvement in conflicts overseas. More >>
The Berrymans
Friday, 22 April 2005, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Michael Cullen said today he had asked the Solicitor-General to consider and report on whether there were grounds to apply to the High Court to issue an order for a new inquest into the death of Kenneth Richards on the property of ... More >>
Government on Waitaki Water Allocation Plan
Friday, 22 April 2005, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
“The government supports the general thrust of the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Regional Plan but considers that the desired mix of environmental and other objectives will be better achieved through a more flexible regime,” Attorney General Michael ... More >>
Budget '05: $12mn for children witnessing Violence
Friday, 22 April 2005, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
A $12 million investment in services for children who witness family violence is a key part of the government's commitment to eliminating violence within families, says Child Youth and Family Minister Ruth Dyson. More >>
Landsborough Station purchased for National Park
Friday, 22 April 2005, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Nature Heritage Fund has purchased Landsborough Valley Station within the South West New Zealand/Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site in South Westland, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
Helen Clark Address at Official Luncheon Poland
Friday, 22 April 2005, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
1.00pm (11.00 pm NZ) Thursday, 21 April 2005 Prime Minister Marek Belka, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. More >>
New Zealand signs tax agreement with Poland
Friday, 22 April 2005, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has signed a double tax agreement with Poland, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today. More >>
New Zealand Tourism Flows Model Under Way
Friday, 22 April 2005, 12:10 am | New Zealand Government
A project to provide better information on tourist movements within New Zealand is under way, Tourism Minister Mark Burton announced today More >>
Creative New Zealand funding processes
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
"I want to reassure New Zealanders about Creative New Zealand's grants policies," Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard said today. More >>
English's credibility gap widens
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
"Once again Mr English has demonstrated he doesn't like to let the facts get in the way of a tall tale", says Associate Education Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Enhancing public confidence in Police
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister George Hawkins is welcoming amendments to the terms of reference that will allow the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct to resume. More >>
670 extra beds by October to manage inmate numbers
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
An extra 670 beds will be available by October to enable the Corrections Department to manage record inmate numbers, Corrections Minister Paul Swain said today. More >>
Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct’s mandate has been altered so that it can complete its work without prejudicing any criminal prosecutions and can have regard to a separate examination of police culture led by the Police Commissioner. More >>
Bay of Plenty transport funding project announced
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Transport Pete Hodgson and Chair of Environment Bay of Plenty John Cronin today announced the formation of a working group to examine funding options for the continued development of the region's land transport infrastructure. More >>
New Zealander to chair UN disabilities committee
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Don MacKay, is to chair the committee drafting a new convention covering the rights of people with disabilities, Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Minister for Disability Issues Ruth Dyson announced ... More >>
Pete Hodgson: Speech To EECA Biofuels Conference
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Biofuels are sold in most major markets, including Australia, the EU, U.S.A., Canada, South America, parts of Africa and Asia. In all these cases biofuels are produced and used because the full benefits outweigh the full costs. More >>
Collins should put up or shut up on Families Comm.
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
National's Families spokesperson Judith Collins should either front up with evidence to support her claim the Families Commission is involved in electioneering, or stop making such ridiculous allegations, says Social Development and Employment Minister ... More >>
Minister Rejects Greens Criticism Of Thai CEP
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
20 April 2005 Media Statement Minister rejects Greens criticism of Thai trade agreement The Green Party is mistaken about the process of negotiating and implementing trade agreements, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
50,000th DNA profile a crime fighting milestone
Thursday, 21 April 2005, 12:37 am | New Zealand Government
The 50,000th DNA profile to be submitted for the DNA Profile Databank is a milestone in the use of science to fight crime in New Zealand, Research, Science and Technology Minister Steve Maharey and Police Minister George Hawkins said today. More >>
