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ACT confirm they would sell NZ's crown jewel
Thursday, 16 December 2004, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
ACT has again demonstrated just how out of touch they are with ordinary New Zealanders by confirming they would privatise our pristine marine space. More >>
Muriel Newman's year of mistakes continues
Thursday, 16 December 2004, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Muriel Newman is ending the year just as she started – wrong, says Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Appointment of Chief High Court judge
Thursday, 16 December 2004, 12:38 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of the Honourable Justice Anthony Penrose Randerson as Chief High Court Judge. More >>
TVNZ board meets with shareholding ministers
Thursday, 16 December 2004, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
The two shareholding Ministers for TVNZ, Dr Michael Cullen and Steve Maharey met this morning with the remuneration committee of the board of TVNZ. More >>
RMA expected to pass first reading today
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
A package of improvements to key problem areas identified in the working of the Resource Management Act (RMA) is expected to pass its first reading in Parliament today, says Associate Environment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
2nd reading public management bill
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Public Finance [State Sector Management] Bill will maintain New Zealand’s reputation as a transparent democracy and a leader in public governance issues,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Prisoner compo legislation will aid victims
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation introduced by Justice Minister Phil Goff to restrict monetary compensation to inmates, and to ensure victims are able to be compensated from any monies paid, is due to be given its first reading in Parliament today. More >>
C-130 Hercules upgrade contract signed
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The $226 million C-130 Hercules upgrade contract was signed on Tuesday with suppliers L-3 Communications Spar Airspace. More >>
Food and Beverage taskforce launched
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has named the leaders from the food and beverage industries who will drive a new initiative to boost one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing sectors. More >>
A sound future for marine farming industry
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The $1 billion-a-year potential of New Zealand's aquaculture industry can now be realised with the passing of the Aquaculture Reform Bill, says Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
50/50 split for passenger clearance costs
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
The funding of passenger clearance services at New Zealand’s seven international airports will be split around 50/50 with the government contributing $55 million and industry contributing $49 million annually. More >>
Securities trader up for regulation
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson today made the first move towards the possible regulation of online securities trader Unlisted. More >>
Capital funding changes for early childhood ed
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced changes to the way funding is allocated to new or expanding community-based early childhood centres, in order to better target areas of high population growth and areas of need. More >>
English confused again
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
National Party Education Spokesperson Bill English got his facts wrong again when he suggested that the government spent $1.54 billion on diploma and certificate courses that were not completed, Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve ... More >>
Seven new Ethics Committees established
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King is pleased to announce the establishment of seven new Health and Disability Ethics Committees. More >>
Ngâti Mutunga Deed of Settlement initialled
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown and the Ngâti Mutunga Iwi Authority today initialled a Deed of Settlement for the iwi's historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. More >>
Family Court and District Court judges appointed
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of a Family Court Judge and three District Court Judges. More >>
Govt to nominate Margaret Wilson for Speaker
Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the government’s nomination for the position of Speaker following the retirement of the Rt Hon Jonathan Hunt next year will be the Hon Margaret Wilson. More >>
Baldock promotes Doha Declaration on the Family
Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
United Future MP, Larry Baldock, today unsuccessfully sought leave of the House to move a motion supporting the Doha Declaration on the Family which was approved by consensus at the UN General Assembly on 6 December 2004. More >>
Govt responds toCommittee's Agent Orange Inquiry
Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The government has today tabled in Parliament its response to the Report of the Health Select Committee Inquiry into the exposure of New Zealand defence personnel to Agent Orange and other defoliant chemicals during the Vietnam War and any health effects ... More >>
