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Clark: Address at Villa Maria Winery Opening

Friday, 25 February 2005, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for inviting me to perform the official opening of this magnificent new Villa Maria Winery. More >>

Abbott appointed Associate Judge of the High Court

Friday, 25 February 2005, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of David Abbott as an Associate Judge of the High Court. More >>

Maharey: Welcoming science leaders

Friday, 25 February 2005, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Steve Maharey Welcoming the next generation of science leaders - Speech for the MoRST Future Leaders Forum, Te Papa, Wellington More >>

Better vehicle fuel efficiency data on the way

Friday, 25 February 2005, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government

Changes to the motor vehicle pre-registration process will result in better information on the New Zealand light vehicle fleet, Transport Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>

Kakapo breeding for first time in three years

Friday, 25 February 2005, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government

Kakapo are breeding again after a three year wait, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>

Burton moves to quash "misinformation”.

Friday, 25 February 2005, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister Responsible for the Fire Service Commission has today written directly to Fire Brigades around New Zealand to counter what he describes as “cynical election year misinformation” on the part of some opposition MP's. More >>

Beehive Bulletin Fri, 25 Feb 2005

Friday, 25 February 2005, 12:47 am | New Zealand Government

Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey this week announced plans for a simpler, fairer benefit system that is about moving people from dependency to work. More >>

Institute of sport and recreation research opened

Thursday, 24 February 2005, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Sport and Recreation Trevor Mallard officially opened the New Zealand Institute of Sport and Recreation Research (NZISRR) at Auckland University of Technology’s Akoranga campus today. More >>

New forum for the next generation of leaders

Thursday, 24 February 2005, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government

A new forum of future science leaders will provide a fresh perspective on the needs and direction of New Zealand's research community, Research, Science and Technology Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>

Mr English gets it wrong no.5

Thursday, 24 February 2005, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Education Minister David Benson-Pope says the National Party is again deliberately trying to mislead the public by claiming information to do with scholarship and NCEA is being hidden or withheld. More >>

Real Estate Statement Misleading

Thursday, 24 February 2005, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Michael Cullen today strongly rebutted suggestions from the Real Estate Institute that he was promoting shares as a primary investment vehicle rather than residential property. More >>

Sites announced for $10M expansion of Family Start

Thursday, 24 February 2005, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government

The locations for the $10 million a year expansion of the government's Family Start service were announced today by Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

Walking and Cycling as strategy launched

Thursday, 24 February 2005, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government

$1.15 million extra for walking and cycling projects as strategy launched More >>

$1 million extra for Walking and Cycling

Thursday, 24 February 2005, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Efforts to encourage more New Zealanders to walk and cycle received a double boost today with the publication of the first national walking and cycling strategy and the announcement of $1.15 million for national walking and cycling initiatives in ... More >>

Grant for Auckland soil sampling trial

Thursday, 24 February 2005, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government

A total of $28,500 has been allocated for a trial to determine the best soil sampling strategy for investigating former horticultural properties in Auckland, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. More >>

Minister gives reassurance about Fire Service

Thursday, 24 February 2005, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister Responsible for the Fire Service Commission, Mark Burton reassurs New Zealand communities that there is no agenda to reduce appliance or service coverage in isolated rural stations, or anywhere else. More >>

MPs welcome Maori performing arts festival

Thursday, 24 February 2005, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government

Te Matatini, New Zealand's premier festival for Maori performing arts was set to be a huge success for New Zealand's arts community and for the Manawatu, Palmerston North MP Steve Maharey and Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard ... More >>

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