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Codes of welfare for pigs and layer hens published

Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government

The codes, for pigs and for layer hens, come into force on 1 January 2005. More >>

2005 Scholarships for Coaches

Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government

A record 100 Prime Minister's High Performance Coach Scholarships have been awarded to support New Zealand’s top coaches next year, Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>

Minimum wage increased

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government

The minimum wage will increase from $9 to $9.50 per hour from 21 March 2005, Labour Minister Paul Swain announced today. More >>

New Associate Minister excited by higher duties

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Waiariki MP Mita Ririnui says he's humbled after being allocated Associate Ministerial status in all of his Under-Secretary portfolios areas. More >>

Put 'Fair Trade' in your Christmas stocking

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government

NZAID, the government's international aid and development agency, will be providing $700,000 over the next three years for the promotion of 'Fair Trade' in New Zealand, Aid Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. More >>

Initial evaluation of Youth Drug Court released

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Phil Goff today released a report on the initial evaluation of the Youth Drug Court pilot in Christchurch. More >>

Speech to Wellington Regional Assembly Meeting

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for your invitation to address today’s regional assembly. Much of your discussion today has to do with advancing the Wellington Regional Strategy. This is one of a number of initiatives across the country in which groups of local authorities ... More >>

Minimum wage increased

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government

The minimum wage will increase from $9 to $9.50 per hour from 21 March 2005, Labour Minister Paul Swain announced today. More >>

New funding to strengthen key areas of research

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government

New funding to strengthen areas of university research that are important to New Zealand's society and economy was announced today by Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey. More >>

Release of NZ-Thai CEP Agreement Texts

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government

The Government today published the text of the Closer Economic Partnership Agreement between New Zealand and Thailand. More >>

Christmas cheer for disability waiting lists

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government

More than 1400 people who have been on a waiting list will receive their hearing aids and disability equipment early next year, Associate Health Minister Ruth Dyson announced today. More >>

Government response to select committee inquiry

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government

The government's formal response to the report of the Local Government and Environment Select Committee inquiry into the alleged accidental release of genetically modified corn has been presented to Parliament, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs, announced ... More >>

Student loan repayments thresholds to rise

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government

Income thresholds for student loan repayments and interest write-offs will rise from 1 April next year, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey and Associate Revenue Minister David Cunliffe announced today. More >>

Marian Hobbs backs retention of trolley buses

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government

Wellington Central MP and Environment Minister, Marian Hobbs, has expressed concern to Transport Minister Pete Hodgson that Wellington's new trolley buses may be under threat from public funder Land Transport New Zealand. More >>

NZ, Australia sign border security arrangement

Monday, 20 December 2004, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government

An arrangement signed between Australia and New Zealand will strengthen the security of international air travel. More >>

Ministerial List for announcement - 20 Dec. 2004

Monday, 20 December 2004, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government

THE CABINET Portfolios Other responsibilities 1 Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Ministerial Services Minister in Charge of the NZ Security Intelligence Service Minister Responsible for the GCSB 2 Hon Dr ... More >>