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Working for Families ad campaign launched
Tuesday, 8 February 2005, 12:13 am | New Zealand Government
An advertising campaign launched this week is urging New Zealand families to find out what they can gain from the Working for Families package, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Cabinet extends Bay of Plenty flood assistance
Monday, 7 February 2005, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has approved the extension of assistance to farmers hit by floods in the Bay of Plenty in July last year, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Solar water heating grows with govt help - Mallard
Monday, 7 February 2005, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
A government finance assistance programme to help people buy solar water heating units is showing significant growth in the use of solar water heating in homes, Energy Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
NZ ready to respond to Cyclone Meena
Monday, 7 February 2005, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff says New Zealand is ready to respond to any request for assistance from the Cook Islands after Cyclone Meena battered the islands this morning. More >>
Doctors In Training Workforce Roundtable
Monday, 7 February 2005, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King says she has appointed a Doctors in Training Workforce Roundtable to advise on the quality and effectiveness of training programmes for New Zealand doctors. More >>
Michael Cullen -What is the meaning of the Treaty?
Monday, 7 February 2005, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Nearly all countries have some kind of national day. In the U.S. Independence Day, across the Tasman, Australia Day are days where the nation as a whole celebrates its identity and history. More >>
The meaning of the Treaty of Waitangi
Monday, 7 February 2005, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister, Hon Dr Michael Cullen, delivers a speech on the occasion of Waitangi Day 2005. More >>
Foreshore and seabed policy strikes right balance
Monday, 7 February 2005, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen today released polling data showing a clear majority of all New Zealanders and a plurality of Maori believe the Foreshore and Seabed Act is fair. More >>
Beehive Bulletin - 4 Feb 2005
Friday, 4 February 2005, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Keeping New Zealand moving ahead - Minister pleased with orthopaedic initiative progress - Economic report shows NZ heading in right direction - Tana Umaga appointed education ambassador More >>
New Legislation Advisory Committee appointments
Friday, 4 February 2005, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Sir Geoffrey Palmer has been appointed as Chair of the committee. Other new appointments are: More >>
Minister happy with thorough inquiry
Friday, 4 February 2005, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Police, George Hawkins, completely rejects the assertion made in Time magazine that NZ has a weak anti-child pornography regime. More >>
Govt. sets direction for future of broadcasting
Friday, 4 February 2005, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
The government today released Building a Strong and Sustainable Public Broadcasting Environment for New Zealand, a framework to guide the future of broadcasting in New Zealand. More >>
PM announces visit by Prince of Wales
Friday, 4 February 2005, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the Prince of Wales will visit New Zealand from 5 to 10 March. More >>
More protection for cultural objects in new Bill
Friday, 4 February 2005, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Proposed legislation to give better protection for cultural objects and assist in securing their return from overseas where they have been illegally exported was introduced to Parliament today by Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Judith ... More >>
Key contradicts himself
Friday, 4 February 2005, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
“If the National Party wishes to be taken seriously, it must try to be more consistent in its stance on issues,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Horomia: Opening of Parliament 2005
Thursday, 3 February 2005, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
2005 is the time to further the work of this government from dealing with disparities to one of realizing the full potential of Maori, and of building upon past successes – of which there are many. More >>
Q And A - information programme for parents
Thursday, 3 February 2005, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Why is an information programme for parents being introduced? The primary purpose of the programme is to encourage, support and empower parents to support their children’s learning. Research is clear that in addition to the role that teachers have, the ... More >>
Tana Umaga Speaks As Education Ambassador
Thursday, 3 February 2005, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Education has launched an information programme targeted at families and parents, for which Tana Umaga will be an ambassador for education taking the key messages of the programme out to parents. More >>
Tana Umaga appointed education ambassador
Thursday, 3 February 2005, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Tana Umaga has been appointed as an education ambassador to front a new long-term information programme aimed at encouraging and helping parents to get more involved in their children’s education, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
New national diploma for building inspectors
Thursday, 3 February 2005, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Building Issues Minister Chris Carter has announced the establishment of a new national diploma in building controls. More >>
