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Brash promises policies of the past
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 9:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Dr Brash rolled out his Orewa speech today to reveal the same policies the National Party made use of in the 1990s, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Parents' needs a major driver behind new edCentre
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Parents' need for information has been one of the driving forces behind a new web-based education resource launched today by Associate Education Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Programme to support Drs. in benefit assessments
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has announced a new programme to support assessment procedures for sickness beneficiaries, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
New Zealand extends commitment in Afghanistan
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today extensions of New Zealand Defence Force deployments in Afghanistan, and for the first time, the deployment of New Zealand Police to Bamyan to help rebuild the local police force. More >>
Preventing future genocide must be UN priority
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Member states of the United Nations must make the prevention of genocide the organisation's highest priority in the years ahead, Ambassador Don MacKay, on behalf of the New Zealand government, told the UN General Assembly today. More >>
Margaret Wilson withdraws electorate candidacy
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Tauranga-based list MP and Speaker for the House of Representatives nominee Margaret Wilson today announced that she would not stand as the Labour Party candidate in Tauranga at this year's election. More >>
Cullen: Mathematics in Industry Study Group
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
I am very pleased to open this year’s Mathematics in Industry Study Group. The Study Group is exactly the kind of cross-fertilisation between academia and industry that we need to sustain growth in our economy and to build a vigorous tertiary education ... More >>
Cricket decider will see chase for tsunami dollars
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 12:40 am | New Zealand Government
Tomorrow's (Wednesday, 26 Jan) Black Caps versus the FICA World XI decider in Hamilton will see a chase for dollars as well as a chase for runs. More >>
Carter approves marine reserve at Volkner Rocks
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 12:20 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Chris Carter has approved a new marine reserve proposed around the Volkner Rocks near White Island in the Bay of Plenty. More >>
Tougher laws, better policing push up jail numbers
Monday, 24 January 2005, 8:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Increased crime resolution rates and longer sentences will see the prison population increase by 1000, or 15 per cent, over the next five years, Justice Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Review Of Amateur Fishing Regulations Announced
Monday, 24 January 2005, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Fisheries will review a series of amateur fishing regulations identified as a priority by the New Zealand Recreational Fishing Council, Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>
Positive ageing needs local support
Monday, 24 January 2005, 8:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson today called on all local authorities to follow the example of New Plymouth, South Taranaki and Taupo District Councils and Christchurch City Council and sign up to the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy. More >>
2700 extra teachers in NZ schools in 5 years
Monday, 24 January 2005, 8:39 pm | New Zealand Government
There are almost 2700 more teachers in our classrooms than five years ago, over and above those needed to match roll growth, latest Ministry of Education figures show. More >>
Meetings on world trade talks resume
Monday, 24 January 2005, 8:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Meetings on world trade talks resume This year will be a busy one for international trade negotiations, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
2700 extra teachers in New Zealand schools in 5yrs
Monday, 24 January 2005, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
There are almost 2700 more teachers in our classrooms than five years ago, over and above those needed to match roll growth, latest Ministry of Education figures show. More >>
Tougher laws better policing push up jail numbers
Monday, 24 January 2005, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Increased crime resolution rates and longer sentences will see the prison population increase by 1000, or 15 per cent, over the next five years, Justice Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Minister - review of amateur fishing regulations
Monday, 24 January 2005, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Fisheries will review a series of amateur fishing regulations identified as a priority by the New Zealand Recreational Fishing Council, Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>
Simon France appointed to High Court
Friday, 21 January 2005, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson announced today the appointment of Simon France as a judge of the High Court. More >>
Tourism scholarships awarded
Friday, 21 January 2005, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
In a tourism industry first, seven prestigious Tourism Research Scholarships have been awarded to postgraduate researchers throughout New Zealand. More >>
Dairy Reform Working
Friday, 21 January 2005, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's reform of the dairy industry appears to have achieved its goals, according to a MAF report, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
