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Stewart Island fisheries reserve becomes a reality
Thursday, 30 December 2004, 12:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Te Whaka a Te Wera mätaitai reserve at Paterson Inlet, Stewart Island, came into effect today, says Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
NZ ups tsunami aid package to $5 million
Wednesday, 29 December 2004, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will make up to $5 million in aid and assistance available to tsunami-affected countries in south and south-east Asia, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Airforce relief flight heads for Asia
Wednesday, 29 December 2004, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
An RNZAF C130 is being despatched immediately to help with relief efforts in the wake of the tsunami that has devastated south-east and southern Asia, Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Defence Minister Mark Burton announced today. More >>
Be the eyes and ears of our coastline this summer
Tuesday, 28 December 2004, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Everyone can help be the eyes and ears of our coastline this summer, says minister More >>
Overseas students receive kiwi scholarships
Monday, 27 December 2004, 12:54 am | New Zealand Government
The initial twenty recipients of the New Zealand International Postgraduate Research Scholarships have been announced today by Education Minister Trevor Mallard. More >>
Extra 25 phys ed advisors for NZ primary schools
Monday, 27 December 2004, 12:52 am | New Zealand Government
The government is significantly boosting the number of specialist physical activity advisers around the country as part of an $8 million initiative to encourage kiwi kids to become more physically active, Sport and Recreation and Education Minister ... More >>
New Zealander killed in Asian tsunami
Monday, 27 December 2004, 12:49 am | New Zealand Government
One New Zealander has been confirmed dead in the tsunami that struck south east and southern Asia last evening, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said. More >>
Snapper catch under the spotlight this summer
Friday, 24 December 2004, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
Just how many snapper, kahawai and kingfish are caught by recreational fishers in the north and east of New Zealand is the focus of a new research push, says Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Government supports HELP sexual abuse service
Thursday, 23 December 2004, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed a $200,000 contract between ACC and the Auckland Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation for a one-year ‘pilot’ approach to services targeting sexual abuse. More >>
Govt to fund five more rural nurse scholarships
Thursday, 23 December 2004, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
The government will fund five more rural nursing scholarships in 2005 to improve access to primary health care in rural areas, ACC Minister Ruth Dyson and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. More >>
More kids receive early childhood education
Thursday, 23 December 2004, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Participation in early childhood education is strengthening, particularly for Maori and Pasifika children, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Minister's Christmas message to fishers
Thursday, 23 December 2004, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Being safe on the water and knowing the rules are the two Christmas messages from Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope to fishers this summer. More >>
Government response to Acland Report issued
Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has decided to embrace the Queen's Chain ethos, which would see walking access would be extended along water ways with access value throughout the country, Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
MfE releases legal opinions
Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry for the Environment has released legal opinions that Environment Minister Marian Hobbs says will clarify what should be included on the Land Information Memorandums of property formerly used for horticulture. More >>
Maori Television ends 2004 on a high - ka pai
Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia is absolutely delighted with the latest ratings that show that more than 667,000 viewers tuned in to watch Maori Television, the channel many said would never rate, in the 12 weeks to 5 December. More >>
Goff deplores killing of policeman in Solomons
Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff says he deplores the killing of an Australian police officer in the Solomon Islands this morning, and has expressed his condolences to the Australian government and the family of the young man. More >>
Fishery given further chance to rebuild
Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope has extended a closure of Pukerua Bay to fishing for another two years to allow for further rebuilding of the fishery. More >>
Cabinet paper on walking access
Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
1. To advance the series of deliberations by Cabinet over the last two years on walking access, Cabinet recently agreed in principle to provide for walking access to selected water margins over a period of time [CAB Min (04) 36/3 refers]. More >>
Gas Industry Company formed
Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
The government has approved the formation of the co-regulatory body for the gas industry, The Gas Industry Company, Energy Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Cullen on GDP result
Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
“Strong growth of 0.6 per cent in the September GDP data means that the economy has grown almost 20 per cent in the last five years,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
