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"Amnesia" shows Bill English cannot be trusted

Monday, 21 March 2005, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Education Minister David Benson-Pope has accused National education spokesman Bill English of selective amnesia when it comes to the NCEA. More >>

Anderton: Needle exchanges effective HIVprevention

Monday, 21 March 2005, 8:11 am | New Zealand Government

The government is strongly committed to the Needle and Syringe Exchange Programme (NSEP) as an effective way of helping prevent the transmission of blood-borne viruses, says Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton. More >>

Goff welcomes Keke guilty verdict

Friday, 18 March 2005, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Phil Goff today welcomed the guilty verdicts handed down to former Solomon Islands militia leader Harold Keke and his lieutenants Ronnie Cawa and Francis Lela. More >>

Goff leads ministerial talks in Samoa

Friday, 18 March 2005, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Phil Goff, Immigration Minister Paul Swain and Associate Pacific Islands Affairs Minister Taito Phillip Field fly to Apia this evening for the inaugural New Zealand-Samoa Joint Ministerial Consultations. More >>

Beehive Bulletin Friday 18 March 2005

Friday, 18 March 2005, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Annette King said on Friday that another 360,000 flu vaccine doses have been purchased after concerns there would be a shortage of a full strength vaccine this winter. There is still a shortfall of 232,000 doses. Annette King said successful ... More >>

Cunliffe - Investment and Savings Conference

Friday, 18 March 2005, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon David Cunliffe - Fundsource Professional Investment and Savings Conference A vision for the future of the investment and savings industry More >>

Nomination of new US Trade Representative

Friday, 18 March 2005, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government

The nomination of Rob Portman, a Republican Congressman from Ohio, as the next United States Trade Representative was welcomed today by Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton. More >>

King pleased with cooperative approach

Friday, 18 March 2005, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Annette King says the outcome of negotiations for more doses of full strength flu vaccine is a wonderful example of the health sector working together. More >>

Vets contribute $620 million to NZ economy

Friday, 18 March 2005, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government

About $620 million a year is added to the New Zealand economy by the veterinary profession according to a new report, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>

Safer journeys to Auckland schools

Friday, 18 March 2005, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government

A programme that makes travelling to schools in Auckland easier and safer for children was launched today by Prime Minister Helen Clark. More >>

Correction to Winston Peters' super claims

Thursday, 17 March 2005, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Winston Peters is either intent on misleading older New Zealanders on the government's super policy, or he simply doesn't understand it, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said. More >>

NZ hosts Australasian Racing Ministers' Conference

Thursday, 17 March 2005, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Racing industry issues from Internet gambling to quarantine regulations will be considered at the Australasian Racing Ministers' Conference in Auckland. More >>

NZ hosts Australasian Racing Ministers' Conference

Thursday, 17 March 2005, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government

Racing industry issues from Internet gambling to quarantine regulations will be considered at tomorrow's Australasian Racing Ministers' Conference in Auckland. More >>

Training and apprenticeships continue rise

Thursday, 17 March 2005, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government

Industry Training and Modern Apprenticeships figures for 2004 show that thousands more people are participating than ever before, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. The latest figures show that 139,597 trainees were involved in Industry ... More >>

Peters continues to mislead older New Zealanders

Wednesday, 16 March 2005, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Winston Peters is continuing his campaign of misleading older New Zealanders about the government's superannuation policy, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>

WTO Dispute Settlement Panel Issues Decision

Wednesday, 16 March 2005, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government

A WTO dispute settlement panel has ruled that the European Community's system for the protection of geographical indications breaches WTO rules. The case was taken by Australia and the United States. New Zealand participated as a third party in ... More >>

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