New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 2138]
Launch of New Zealand coaching strategy
Monday, 21 February 2005, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Sport and Recreation Trevor Mallard will launch a New Zealand coaching strategy tomorrow at Newtown Primary School, Wellington. The Minister will be making a short speech. More >>
Hodgson: Competition Law and Regulation speech
Monday, 21 February 2005, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech to fifth annual Competition Law and Regulation Review, Duxton Hotel, 170 Wakefield St Wellington, 14:35, Monday, 21 February 2005. More >>
Goff to visit Europe, Asia
Monday, 21 February 2005, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff leaves tomorrow for consultations with the European Union, and visits to China, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and India More >>
Parliamentary luncheon for Australian PM
Monday, 21 February 2005, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
"The visit by John Howard gives us a chance to focus on those issues which are of special relevance to our countries as close neighbours and longstanding friends." More >>
$4.4 million to support top researchers
Monday, 21 February 2005, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education Trevor Mallard announced today more than 40 students have been awarded Top Achiever Doctoral Scholarships worth nearly $4.4 million. More >>
Restitution a matter between police and protester
Monday, 21 February 2005, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A $35 clean-up bill for damage caused to an electorate office by an anti-Civil Union campaigner was a matter between the police and that protester, says Dunedin South MP David Benson-Pope. More >>
Seismic survey for petroleum exploration
Monday, 21 February 2005, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister Trevor Mallard today launched a major project by the government aimed at attracting oil and gas exploration investment in New Zealand - the first ever seismic survey off the North Island’s East Coast. More >>
Nominations From Recreational Fishers for Panel
Monday, 21 February 2005, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope is calling for nominations of recreational fishers to form an advisory panel that will provide him with advice on issues facing the recreational fishing sector. More >>
NZ Responds to Cook Islands Cyclone Damage
Monday, 21 February 2005, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
NZ responds to Cook Islands cyclone damage New Zealand telecommunications technicians will head to the Cook Islands tomorrow to help repair damage caused by Cyclone Olaf last night, and further assistance is likely in the next few days, says Foreign Minister ... More >>
Minister names taskforce
Friday, 18 February 2005, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister David Benson-Pope today named the education leaders who will determine the future shape of the New Zealand Scholarship exams. More >>
PM announces programme for Prince of Wales visit
Friday, 18 February 2005, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced the programme for the visit next month by the Prince of Wales. More >>
Corrections Ministers hail Tuwharetoa agreement
Friday, 18 February 2005, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
A major North Island iwi will sign an historic agreement with the government today to formalise a working relationship between the Department of Corrections and Ngati Tuwharetoa. More >>
Mr English gets it wrong no.4
Friday, 18 February 2005, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister David Benson-Pope says the National Party, as on so many issues to do with the New Zealand Scholarship, has got its facts completely wrong again. More >>
Ohura prison relocating to Tongariro/Rangipo
Friday, 18 February 2005, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Ohura Prison in the central North Island is to be relocated to Tongariro/Rangipo Prison near Turangi, Corrections Minister Paul Swain announced at Ohura this morning. More >>
OceanaGold secure Negotiated Greenhouse Agreement
Friday, 18 February 2005, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
OceanaGold secure Negotiated Greenhouse Agreement The government and gold mining company, OceanaGold, have successfully concluded negotiations for a Negotiated Greenhouse Agreement (NGA). More >>
Cash flow on target – Cullen
Friday, 18 February 2005, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown Financial Statements for the six months ended December show a net cash flow of $91 million which, Treasury advises, is broadly on track to achieve their full year forecast of $1.4 billion. More >>
No agreement to single banking regulator – Cullen
Friday, 18 February 2005, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand has made no commitment to a single trans-Tasman banking regulator,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Conservation Needs You
Friday, 18 February 2005, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Needs You Conservation Minister Chris Carter is calling for nominations to fill 56 vacancies on New Zealand’s 14 regional conservation boards. More >>
Cullen and Costello Joint Press Conference
Friday, 18 February 2005, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Michael Cullen: Well, good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here this afternoon with Treasurer Peter Costello on our annual talks, which we have been having today, between the Australian Treasurer and the New Zealand Minister ... More >>
23rd consecutive 1/4 of positive year on growth
Friday, 18 February 2005, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
"Congratulations are in order for every region in the country as they receive a positive report for their 23rd consecutive quarter of year on year growth," Jim Anderton, Minister of Regional and Industry Development said this morning. More >>