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Fiscal, economic performance good but care needed
Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Budget Policy Statement and December forecasts confirm the quality of the government’s economic and fiscal management and show scope for some additional expenditure in the next few years but make clear that there is no room for large structural spending ... More >>
Oil security report released for comment
Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister, Pete Hodgson, today released a report outlining options for improving New Zealand’s oil security. Comments are welcomed on the report by 2 February 2005. More >>
Amendments to tighten Terrorism Suppression Act
Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill tightening provisions in the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 was introduced into Parliament today by Justice Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Farmers’ levies reflect high cost of injuries
Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
The high cost of injuries to self-employed farmers, a decline in the pool of liable earnings for livestock farming, and falling long-term interest rates are behind the increase in ACC levies for this group for 2005/2006, ACC Minister Ruth Dyson said ... More >>
Police Commissioner Reappointed
Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister George Hawkins has welcomed the Government's decision to recommend to the Governor General that she re-appoint Police Commissioner Rob Robinson for a further two years from June 2005. More >>
King seeks Cancer Control Council nominations
Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 12:58 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King is calling for nominations for the newly announced Cancer Control Council. The Council, charged with overseeing the implementation of the Cancer Control Strategy, will begin its work early next year. More >>
Export education innovation programme announced
Tuesday, 14 December 2004, 12:50 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the Export Education Innovation Programme - a new initiative aimed at further developing the New Zealand export education industry as a world class and innovative provider of education overseas. More >>
More NZ assistance to Afghanistan
Monday, 13 December 2004, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is providing $3.8 million of extra assistance to improve security, support local government and rebuild infrastructure in Afghanistan, Aid Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. "New Zealand is participating, along with many other members ... More >>
Hodgson to attend UN Climate Change meeting
Monday, 13 December 2004, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Convenor, Ministerial Group on Climate Change, Pete Hodgson, departs tomorrow to attend the 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change that is being held in Buenos Aires. More >>
Disposal of Whenuapai airbase land
Monday, 13 December 2004, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
"The government has decided not to proceed with decisions on the disposal of Whenuapai Airbase at this time," Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Shortlist of designers for NZ Memorial in London
Monday, 13 December 2004, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today the shortlist of designers chosen to develop designs for the New Zealand Memorial at Hyde Park Corner in London. More >>
Police Commissioner appointed for further term
Monday, 13 December 2004, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the Governor-General has approved the reappointment of the Commissioner of Police, Rob Robinson, for a further term of two years. More >>
No change to bag limits for kahawai fishers
Monday, 13 December 2004, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope has confirmed that there will be no change to the daily bag limit for fishers of the popular kahawai species. More >>
Supporting child poverty community action
Monday, 13 December 2004, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Progress made in addressing child poverty in Manukau demonstrates the value of coordinated, community-based action, Social Development Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
A positive future for children in Manukau
Monday, 13 December 2004, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Address to the Annual Review of the Collaborative Action Plan on Child Poverty in Manukau More >>
King seeks Cancer Control Council nominations
Monday, 13 December 2004, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King is calling for nominations for the newly announced Cancer Control Council. More >>
Government broadly backs intent of donor approach
Monday, 13 December 2004, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government agrees with the intent of Health Select Committee recommendations to maximise organ donation rates, but differs slightly in approach, says Health Minister Annette King. More >>
Government broadly backs intent of donor approach
Monday, 13 December 2004, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
The Government agrees with the intent of Health Select Committee recommendations to maximise organ donation rates, but differs slightly in approach, says Health Minister Annette King. More >>
Hutt City development praised by Anderton
Monday, 13 December 2004, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Hutt City has been chosen as the site for a consolidated Australasian customer service centre by the New Zealand arm of Orica group. The Minister for Industry and Regional Development, the Hon Jim Anderton is today celebrating this development for Hutt ... More >>
Tertiary strategy leads to record participation
Monday, 13 December 2004, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
A new report highlighting record tertiary participation and a significant jump in qualification completions shows that the government's Tertiary Education Strategy is paying dividends Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey ... More >>
