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District Court Judges appointed
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The appointment of John McDonald of Rotorua and Tony Zohrab of Wellington as District Court Judges was announced today by Attorney General Michael Cullen. More >>
Energy data file published
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 11:26 am | 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 >>
Cullen on NZ Institute report
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
The government agrees it is important to raise savings, but Institute's plan too expensive. More >>
Muriel Newman wrong on benefit spending
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Muriel Newman's claim that benefit spending has increased under the Labour-led government is simply wrong, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Work-Life balance resource launched
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard today launched a new Work-Life Balance resource that will enable the government, as a large employer, to lead by example in the wider workplace. More >>
Signals strong for aquaculture industry
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand aquaculture industry now has a sound platform for future growth Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope told a strategic forum today. More >>
Top athletes awarded scholarships
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 8:25 am | New Zealand Government
Thirty-six talented athletes from the central North Island tonight received Prime Minister's Athlete Scholarships to help them reach their sporting and educational goals, Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Anderton, forest sector launch FIDA
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
The coalition government and key leaders in the forest industry met today and agreed to accelerate their work together under a new relationship to promote the development of the forest industry, Forestry Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Sutton welcomes improved New Zealand fruit
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton has welcomed improved access for New Zealand's fruit and vegetables resulting from Japan's recent decision to expand its list of non-quarantine pests. More >>
Motion on the Death of Pope John Paul II
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Madam Speaker, I move, that this House express 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, who are feeling a ... More >>
Governor General to attend Pope's funeral
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that the Governor General, Dame Silvia Cartwright, would represent New Zealand at the funeral of the Pope, John Paul II. More >>
Helen Clark Book Launch - 'The Desert Road'
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a great pleasure for me to launch the latest book from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage based on a series of interviews with veterans from the Second World War. More >>
Toll motorway policy approved
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has approved the policy of allowing the Orewa to Puhoi (Alpurt B2) extension of State Highway 1 North of Auckland to proceed as a toll road. More >>
Trevor Mallard Speech to ITF Members Forum
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to meet with you, to discuss the changes that are afoot in the tertiary education system. More >>
Targeting quality and relevance in tertiary ed.
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
Improving the quality and relevance of tertiary education is the focus of the new Statement of Tertiary Education Priorities (STEP) that will guide funding of the sector in the future, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Jim Anderton Speech At The Aquaculture Forum
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
I think it was someone in aquaculture who first suggested that farmed fish have a memory span of three seconds. And it was a politician who heard this fact and wished, “If only more of them could register to vote.” More >>
Fresh VIBE for Hutt Valley Youth Health Service
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 8:16 am | New Zealand Government
A free health service offering help and advice to thousands of young Hutt Valley people is getting a new home and a fresh look. More >>
Technology education gets a $6million boost
Monday, 4 April 2005, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Government
A new $6 million initiative to help support, develop and promote outstanding examples of technology education in secondary schools has been launched by Associate Education Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
PM to attend 90th anniversary at Gallipoli
Monday, 4 April 2005, 5:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark will be attending the 90th anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli on 25 April. She will also be making official calls in Turkey, and making brief official visits to Thailand, Poland, and Germany. More >>
Cairns Group reaffirms ambitions Ag reform
Monday, 4 April 2005, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Cairns Group's strong call for ambitious agricultural reform in the WTO was most welcome, Trade Negotiations and Agriculture Minister Hon Jim Sutton, said after a meeting with key agricultural exporting colleagues in Cartagena, Colombia. More >>
