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Cullen - Melbourne Financial Services Symposium
Friday, 11 March 2005, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
The subject of this symposium, “Enhancing savings in the Asia-Pacific region”, is of very great importance to the future social and economic well-being of our various peoples. More >>
English becomes mouthpiece of anti-NCEA lobby
Friday, 11 March 2005, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
National education spokesman Bill English has become the mouthpiece of the anti-NCEA lobby by trying to blow out of proportion the constructive criticisms of teachers, says Associate Education Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Cash flow increase due to GST seasonal fluctation
Friday, 11 March 2005, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
The strong improvement in net cash flow between December and January, evident in the latest Crown Financial Statements, reflects GST timing issues and was expected, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Cost of living adjustment for beneficiaries
Friday, 11 March 2005, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Benefits, superannuation and student allowances will increase from 1 April 2005 and income thresholds for the Community Services Card will rise, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey and Health Minister Annette King said today. More >>
King announces more primary nursing scholarships
Friday, 11 March 2005, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is offering nurses working outside hospitals the chance to apply for Primary Health Care scholarships for the third year in a row, says Health Minister Annette King. More >>
Smith and National responsible for BIA decisions
Friday, 11 March 2005, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Claims by National MP Nick Smith that the government is being heartless in its handling of families caught up in the leaky buildings saga are ridiculous, Building Issues Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
King announces more primary nursing scholarships
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is offering nurses working outside hospitals the chance to apply for Primary Health Care scholarships for the third year in a row, says Health Minister Annette King. More >>
Malaysian PM to visit NZ
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmed Badawi will make an official visit to New Zealand from 30 March to 1 April. More >>
Norwegian leader’s visit an historic first
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that the visit to New Zealand by Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik, starting on Sunday, would be the first by a Norwegian prime minister. More >>
OECD report welcomed
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today welcomed an OECD report showing the net tax paid by the average New Zealand production worker is low by developed world standards. More >>
Minister welcomes 80% of teachers supporting NCEA
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister David Benson-Pope has welcomed a new report highlighting the teaching profession's support for the NCEA system as well as identifying areas for improvement. More >>
Maharey Speech: Papakura Business Breakfast
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Steve Maharey: Address to Papakura Business Breakfast, Papakura Introduction This morning I want to talk about some of the things this government is doing to get more New Zealanders - including young New Zealanders - into employment. More >>
Work-focused welfare will ease labour shortages
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
A major reform of the welfare system over the next two years will be part of the solution to New Zealand's labour shortages, Employment Minister Steve Maharey told business groups today. More >>
Federated Farmers trying to have it both ways
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Federated Farmers is trying to claim rights for farmers that it would deny the Government, Associate Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Contaminated sites' clean up fund open for request
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Contaminated sites' clean up fund open for requests Regional councils are invited to apply for funding to help clean up contaminated sites around the country, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Services Trade Important, But Not Everything
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Wellington Chamber of Commerce chief executive Charles Finny is being disingenuous in attacking the lack of services commitments in the Thai trade agreement, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Chief Judge of the Employment Court appointed
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 12:35 am | New Zealand Government
Judge Graeme Colgan has been appointed as the next Chief Judge of the Employment Court to replace Chief Judge Thomas Goddard when he retires in May. More >>
Cullen - Keynote Address to the NZ Day Gala Dinner
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government
It is a great pleasure to be here to celebrate the strength of the trans-Tasman business relationship. It is a relationship that is deep and longstanding, based on an appreciation of each other’s economies and a similar outlook on the world economy and on how smaller ... More >>
Waitakere Youth Transition Service launched
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 12:13 am | New Zealand Government
Young people in Waitakere will get extra help in the transition from school to work with the launch of a new Youth Transition Service, Youth Affairs Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>
More Councils fighting Climate Change
Wednesday, 9 March 2005, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Increasing numbers of City, Regional and District Councils are signing up to a programme that should help them protect our environment at the same time as delivering efficiency and financial gains from taking action on climate change. More >>
