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Prime Minister welcomes Royal engagement
Friday, 11 February 2005, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today welcomed news of the announcement of Prince Charles' forthcoming marriage in April to Mrs Parker Bowles. More >>
Interactive technology linking schools around NZ
Friday, 11 February 2005, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today launched Project ACTIVate, an educational network that will link together schools from Auckland and Southland through the use of interactive whiteboards and high-speed internet connections. More >>
Beehive Bulletin - Fri, 11 Feb
Friday, 11 February 2005, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Working for Families ad campaign launched - Goff makes further change to child porn penalties - Poll finds foreshore and seabed policy fair More >>
NZ unemployment lowest in OECD
Friday, 11 February 2005, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
At 3.6%, New Zealand's unemployment rate is now the lowest in the developed world and the lowest ever recorded by the Household Labour Force Survey. More >>
Education counsellor for Brussels announced
Friday, 11 February 2005, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s third offshore education counsellor will be located in Brussels, in order to help build links with European educators and policy leaders, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Launch of project MOTIS
Friday, 11 February 2005, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard will be launching the Digital Opportunities project MOTIS (Mobile Technologies in the Sciences) at Wainuiomata High School on Friday 11 February at 10am. The project is an innovative exploration into the use of digital ... More >>
Mobile technologies support learning
Friday, 11 February 2005, 12:12 am | New Zealand Government
A project that will trial the use of digital hand-held technologies to enhance and support student learning in science and mathematics was launched today by Education Minister Trevor at Wainuiomata High School. More >>
NZ supports case-by-case assessment
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 7:07 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has no firm view on the merits of new organisms involving seed sterilisation technology but supports their case-by-case assessment rather than a blanket ban, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Chief District Court Judge appointed
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the retirement of Judge David Carruthers as Chief District Court Judge and the appointment of Judge Russell Johnson as his successor. More >>
Oz & NZ Joint Therapeutic Products Agency Startup
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand and Australian Governments have announced a firm operational date for the new Trans Tasman Therapeutic Products Agency of no later than 1 July next year, though it could start earlier. More >>
Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill (No 2)
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Phil Goff gave the Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill (No 2) its first reading in Parliament today. More >>
New Pukerua Bay cycleway a bonus for Push Play
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The new cycle bridge at Pukerua Bay is great example of how local communities can make it easier for people to get active, Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard said at the official opening of the bridge today. More >>
Helen Clark Address to Ombudsmen's Conference
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt. Hon Helen Clark: Address to the 22nd Australasian and Pacific Region Ombudsmen's Conference More >>
Sport and Alcohol Conference 2005
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Kia ora good evening ladies and gentlemen and thank you very much for the opportunity to speak this evening. More >>
Role of Governments in trade liberalisation
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
It is important for Government to have an active role in facilitating export growth and managing the economy to ensure that all citizens benefit, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Manufacturing strategy underway under coalition
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
The development of the manufacturing sector into a high skill, high value, internationally capable industry group is well underway, including preparation for a national manufacturing strategic planning conference, according to Jim Anderton, Minister of Economic Development. More >>
Hamilton incident not acceptable says Minister
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
"Information I have received today about allegations made in Parliament by Maori Party Member Tariana Turia disclose a sitution which I find to be completely unacceptable," the Minister of Police George Hawkins said tonight. More >>
Working holiday scheme with Germany expanded
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is expanding the number of young Germans who can take working holidays in New Zealand, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
3rd Intl. Food Information Organisation Summit
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to be part of the third International Food Information Organisation Summit, and congratulations to the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation for the enthusiasm and professionalism with which you have organised the event. More >>
NZ, Germany sign film co-production treaty
Wednesday, 9 February 2005, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Germany’s Foreign Minister, Joschka Fischer, today signed the New Zealand-Germany Film Co-Production Treaty. More >>
