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National quick to pin 'blame' for less crime
Monday, 11 April 2005, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
National's unprecedented attack on the independence of the Police Commissioner has masked its own failure to spell-out exactly what it will do to Police numbers and resources, Police Minister George Hawkins said today. More >>
Consultation to begin on Whanganui Schools future
Monday, 11 April 2005, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education David Benson-Pope has announced a review of schooling on the Whanganui River. More >>
New diploma recognises value of teachers
Monday, 11 April 2005, 8:19 am | New Zealand Government
A new diploma being made available to secondary teachers mainly qualified in technology fields will help recognise their value says Associate Education Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
$24.6m for core conservation work around NZ
Monday, 11 April 2005, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Department of Conservation is to receive a $24.6m funding boost over four years in Budget 2005 to bolster its core work, such as saving the critically endangered kakapo. More >>
Statement by Helen Clark on John Tamihere
Sunday, 10 April 2005, 6:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr John Tamihere has been under considerable stress. By agreement with the leadership of the Labour Party he is now taking extended leave. He will not be attending caucus this Tuesday. More >>
NZ works to promote labour rights in Cambodia
Friday, 8 April 2005, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
International efforts to promote labour rights and resolve damaging labour disputes in Cambodia would receive New Zealand government support, Aid Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Beehive Bulletin April 8 2005
Friday, 8 April 2005, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliament has expressed its deep sadness on the recent death of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, and express its sincere condolences to the Holy See and to Roman Catholics in New Zealand and around the world. More >>
New Zealand medical research receives boost
Friday, 8 April 2005, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton today announced that Wellington firm, P3 Research Ltd, will receive a grant to assist it in its efforts to win international contracts in the field of medical research. More >>
Minister addresses Afghanistan aid conference
Thursday, 7 April 2005, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's commitment to providing relief, reconstruction and longer-term development assistance to Afghanistan was reaffirmed by Minister of Defence Mark Burton at an international aid conference in Afghanistan this week. More >>
Confused Collins scores own goal
Thursday, 7 April 2005, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Judith Collins scored another own goal yesterday with her confusion over child support, Associate Revenue Minister David Cunliffe says. More >>
Pressure builds on National for alternative budget
Thursday, 7 April 2005, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
“Suggestions by National that in government it would restrict new budget spending to between $300 million and $400 million a budget make it even more imperative that they put up an alternative budget,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
National jumping at shadows
Thursday, 7 April 2005, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen today rubbished National’s “policy statement” that it would reclaim the beaches for all New Zealanders. More >>
Anderton Speech: Sister Cities NZ Convention
Thursday, 7 April 2005, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Mayor Yvonne Sharp Sister Cities President Jeremy Dwyer. Distinguished overseas guests, from China, Japan and Canada More >>
Goff introduces sexual grooming offence
Thursday, 7 April 2005, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Goff introduces sexual grooming offence Paedophiles who groom children for sexual activity will face up to seven years' imprisonment under an amendment to a Bill currently before Parliament, Justice Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Goff welcomes UN decision on Sudan
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff has welcomed the UN Security Council's decision to establish a peacekeeping mission in Sudan, impose sanctions, and refer the situation in Darfur to the International Criminal Court (ICC). More >>
Review of Suicide and the Media
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The government and media organizations need to work more closely together on the issue of youth suicide, an independent review has found. More >>
Charities Commission arrangements agreed
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Commerce Minister Judith Tizard and Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Rick Barker today detailed plans for future responsibility for the proposed Charities Commission and its legislation. More >>
Energy data file published
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister Trevor Mallard today released the January 2005 edition of the Energy Data File, containing comprehensive statistics including energy supply and demand data. More >>
Cynical Collins insults parents
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Revenue Minister David Cunliffe says Judith Collins' statement on child support today cynically misrepresented the facts and insulted responsible parents. More >>
Energy data file published
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister Trevor Mallard today released the January 2005 edition of the Energy Data File, containing comprehensive statistics including energy supply and demand data. More >>
