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ACC levies unchanged for employers and earners

Friday, 10 December 2004, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government

Employers and earners will welcome ACC average levies for 2005/06 that have remained the same or decreased for the last three years, ACC Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>

Managing our freshwater resources effectively

Friday, 10 December 2004, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government

A discussion document on finding the best ways to manage New Zealand's freshwater resources sustainably was released today by Environment Minister Marian Hobbs and Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton. More >>

5 new police for South Island districts

Friday, 10 December 2004, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government

Five of the 75 police recruits graduating from the Police College today will be posted to Police Stations in South Island districts, from Nelson to Invercargill. More >>

13 new police for Wellington districts

Friday, 10 December 2004, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government

Thirteen of the 75 police recruits graduating from the Police College today will be posted to Police Stations in the Wellington area. More >>

He’s done it again – flip flop flap

Friday, 10 December 2004, 12:44 am | New Zealand Government

“It’s the Brash sequence again – flip-flop-flap,” Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>

Celebrating the success of Pacific Wave

Friday, 10 December 2004, 12:06 am | New Zealand Government

Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to take part in this Pacific Wave Business Breakfast – an excellent opportunity to thank the many people and organisations who have made Pacific Wave such a stunning success in the first 15 months of its operation. ... More >>

King praises health sector’s commitment

Thursday, 9 December 2004, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government

The health sector’s commitment to progress right across the health and disability sector shines through in the fourth report on implementing the New Zealand Health Strategy, says Health Minister Annette King. Implementing the New Zealand Health ... More >>

Scientists collaborating to protect the Tasman Sea

Thursday, 9 December 2004, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand and Australian marine scientists will this week share knowledge on biodiversity in the Tasman Sea as the two countries work towards better protection for the marine environment. More >>

Upgrade Christmas present for Blenheim Courthouse

Thursday, 9 December 2004, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Blenheim's courthouse is on track for refurbishment and a spruce up following the just completed feasibility study. Design planning will swing into action in a few weeks. More >>

Yet another flip flop for National

Thursday, 9 December 2004, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government

Don Brash has clearly been taking gymnastic lessons given his latest flip flop on four weeks annual leave, Acting Labour Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>

Online community for teachers and students

Thursday, 9 December 2004, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Trevor Mallard today launched a project at Christchurch's Riccarton High School that aims to develop a collaborative online community to assist students, especially those who can't physically attend school, and for teachers to share resources ... More >>

Publication Of Biosecurity Discussion Document

Thursday, 9 December 2004, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government

The Crown is the most appropriate funder of most biosecurity services, Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>

Burton Speech: Opening of Ibis Hotel, Rotorua

Thursday, 9 December 2004, 12:45 am | New Zealand Government

Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to join you in celebrating the official opening of Rotorua’s newest international hotel. More >>

CER business dialogue to be held in Queenstown

Wednesday, 8 December 2004, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government

A CER business dialogue will be held in Queenstown on December 10 and 11, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>

A milestone towards a democratic Afghanistan

Wednesday, 8 December 2004, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government

The Prime Minister Helen Clark has welcomed the inauguration of Hamid Karzai as President of Afghanistan, hailing it as a significant milestone in Afghanistan's progress towards constitutional and democratic government. More >>

Housing Innovation Online empowers communities

Wednesday, 8 December 2004, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Information about the Housing Innovation Fund now available online will be a valuable resource for community groups and local councils, Housing Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>

Initiative enhances screen production capability

Wednesday, 8 December 2004, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government

A boost to Auckland's film and television capability is expected to benefit the national screen production industry and help secure further investment in New Zealand production and post-production companies, Industry Development Minister Jim Anderton ... More >>