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New Zealand aid for Indonesian earthquake relief
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will help provide shelter, food and basic items to those living in remote areas of Indonesia recently struck by a massive earthquake, Aid Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. More >>
Clean Slate Act to help 500,000 Kiwis
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act comes in to force on Monday, allowing hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders with minor convictions to finally put past mistakes behind them. More >>
Research projects to raise education standards
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Eighteen new research projects have been awarded grants under the Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI), aimed at contributing to the government's goal of raising education standards, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Hodgson: Energy Federation conference
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Pete Hodgson: Opening address, Energy Federation of New Zealand, Conference 2004, 09:00 – 09:35, Thursday, 25 November 2004, Hotel Intercontinental, Wellington. More >>
Wilson: Accounting Standards Review Board
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to speak at this important occasion. This is a landmark day for financial reporting in New Zealand. It is the culmination of an intense period of very hard work. More >>
“What Works?” - investing in social policy
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
A conference focusing on investment in social policy leading to better social outcomes and economic growth is attracting leading international researchers and evaluators to Wellington this week. More >>
Wanganui school takes part in education research
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
St John’s Hill School in Wanganui will be a participating school in a new research project that will contribute to the government's goal of raising education standards, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Teaching & Learning Research Initiative Projects
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
For more details on these projects, go to http://www.tlri.org.nz/programmes.html More >>
Goff: Getting serious about Asia
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
With the APEC leaders summit just concluded in Chile, Foreign Minister Phil Goff says the time is right for New Zealand to step up its relationships in Asia More >>
All aboard the buses job partnership
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 12:06 am | New Zealand Government
In Howick today launching a new job training partnership between Work and Income and the Bus and Coach Association, Minister responsible for Work and Income Rick Barker said the partnership will see around 110 unemployed people trained as bus ... More >>
Goff, Hillary to Antarctica for Erebus anniversary
Wednesday, 24 November 2004, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Sir Edmund Hillary travel to Antarctica tomorrow to take part in ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of the Mt Erebus disaster. More >>
Funding rates rise for early childhood education
Wednesday, 24 November 2004, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
More than one thousand early childhood education centres are to benefit next year from the first stage of a new funding system aimed at making top quality early childhood education more affordable and accessible, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced ... More >>
Rural areas get more teachers, education funding
Wednesday, 24 November 2004, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
New funding of $19.7 million over four years has been allocated to give area schools more teachers, extra salary funding to help recruit and retain staff, and increased operational funding from next year, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Anderton defends proactive economic partnerships
Wednesday, 24 November 2004, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
“If we work to turn around struggling businesses, we are accused of backing losers. If we work with successful businesses, to accelerate their growth, we’re accused of throwing money at businesses that don’t need it,” Progressive Party leader and ... More >>
Cullen: Address to Birkenhead Public Meeting
Wednesday, 24 November 2004, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Cullen - 23 November 2004 Speech Notes Tuesday 23 November 2004 Address to Public Meeting, Birkenhead: Election 2005 - What's at Stake? Rawene Centre, 33 Rawene Road, Birkenhead More >>
Kaikoura an example of sustainability for all
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Mark Burton is today congratulating Kaikoura for becoming the first town in the world to gain full certification from Green Globe, the world’s only global tourism certification programme. More >>
Burton: Environmental awareness a way of life
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Mark Burton: Environmental awareness a way of life: Speech to Kaikoura Green Globe 21 celebrations More >>
Goff announces new Ambassador to Japan
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Career diplomat John McArthur is to be New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Japan, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
500th Modern Apprenticeship graduate celebrated
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Jacob Taylor’s success in becoming the 500th graduate of the Modern Apprenticeships programme was celebrated today by Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey. More >>
New funding support for early childhood services
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced a new funding pool for early childhood education centres to help cover start-up costs such as equipment and teachers resources, so services don't have to unnecessarily delay opening their doors to children for ... More >>
