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NZ leads on nuclear-free stance
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Disarmament Minister Marian Hobbs will be advocating for a strengthened nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty when she represents New Zealand at the five-yearly NPT review conference in New York in May. More >>
Local providers announced for Youth Transitions
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The goal of getting all 15-19 year olds in work, education or training by 2007 is a step closer with the announcement of the first five Youth Transitions Service providers, Youth Affairs Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
O'Connor: Working Together Conference 2005
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Kia ora, good morning. Thanks for the welcome Mike. I'd like to echo your comments in welcoming our distinguished overseas guests, Chief Constable John Giffard of the Staffordshire Police and Warwick Bryan Investor Relations Director with Lion Nathan ... More >>
Banks Appointed NZ Permanent Representative
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next Permanent Representative to the United Nations will be career diplomat Rosemary Banks, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Parekura Horomia Address at Hui Taumata 2005
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Just over twenty years ago I attended the first Hui Taumata as one of the youth representatives. Today I stand before you as the Minister of Mäori Affairs. More >>
PM: Address to Hui Taumata 2005
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Maoridom gathers here today, more than twenty years after the first hui taumata, to chart new pathways to the future. More >>
Biosecurity measures in place for chicken imports
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Strict biosecurity measures are in place for any avian-related imports from Asia, Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Operation Ark provides emergency funding for Dart
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter today announced emergency funding for the Otago Conservancy of the Department of Conservation to tackle a sudden explosion in rat numbers in the Dart Valley near Queenstown. More >>
Easier tax on Australian unit trust distributions
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 12:52 am | New Zealand Government
The government will legislate to make it easier for New Zealand investors in Australian unit trusts to deal with associated tax matters, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Government Details Main Wananga Issues
Monday, 28 February 2005, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Two key tertiary education issues have gained prominence in the media in recent weeks. The most publicised has been matters relating to Te Wananga o Aotearoa. Against this backdrop, the overall value of spending in sub-degree tertiary education provision ... More >>
International agreements critical to women
Monday, 28 February 2005, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will seek to ensure women’s rights remain a priority at the 49th Session of United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) starting in New York tonight (NZ time). More >>
Govt announces package of actions
Monday, 28 February 2005, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced a comprehensive package of actions and interventions in response to concerns and allegations raised about the tertiary education provider Te Wananga O Aotearoa. More >>
Aid on way for Tokelau
Monday, 28 February 2005, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand-funded relief supplies will be shipped to cyclone-hit Tokelau from Samoa as soon as they can be purchased and loaded, Aid Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
New glass recycling options will be developed
Monday, 28 February 2005, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Packaging Accord will provide the solution to finding new options for recycling glass, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Wine treaty welcomed
Monday, 28 February 2005, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
A new treaty cutting unnecessary regulatory barriers to international wine trade for New Zealand winemakers has been welcomed by Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton. More >>
Alcohol policy roundtable
Monday, 28 February 2005, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Kia Ora good morning ladies and gentlemen, it's a pleasure to be here today at this important event. More >>
Learning from our Asian neighbours
Monday, 28 February 2005, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
International connections and proactive economic development are the theme in Economic Development Minister, Jim Anderton's speech to the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Oceania this evening, at the Coral Reef Chinese Restaurant, 39 Beach Road, Auckland ... More >>
Joint Accreditation System Appointments
Monday, 28 February 2005, 12:13 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Pete Hodgson today announced the appointment of Mike Willing as the Vice Chair of the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) and Howard Duff as a new member from 21 February 2005. More >>
Glenfield College Board dissolved
Friday, 25 February 2005, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister David Benson-Pope has dissolved the Board of Trustees of Glenfield College and has directed the Secretary of Education to appoint a commissioner to replace the board. More >>
Wine industry pioneer joins taskforce
Friday, 25 February 2005, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The two Cabinet Ministers on the food and beverage taskforce, Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton and Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton, say they’re pleased that George Fistonich, founder and Managing Director of Villa Maria is bringing his ... More >>
