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Goff Media Conference: Organised Crime and Assets

Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Phil Goff will hold a media conference this morning to outline new legislation that targets the wealth and assets of criminals and organised crime groups More >>

Presentation of Baby Friendly Hospital Award

Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 12:50 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Annette King congratulated Wellington Women's Hospital on becoming the 14th maternity facility in New Zealand to have achieved Baby Friendly accreditation. More >>

Civil forfeiture regime puts onus on criminals

Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 12:25 am | New Zealand Government

A civil forfeiture regime to be introduced by the government will force criminals to prove their property was legally obtained, says Justice Minister Phil Goff. More >>

Reserve Bank board appointments

Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government

Alison Paterson and John Goulter have been re-appointed to the Reserve Bank Board as non-executive directors for a further term of five years. More >>

Former Minister Appointed to Waitangi Tribunal

Monday, 22 November 2004, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Mâori Affairs, Hon Parekura Horomia, announced today the appointment of a former Minister of Mâori Affairs, the Hon Doug Kidd, to the Waitangi Tribunal. More >>

Positive message in UN fishing resolutions

Monday, 22 November 2004, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government

United Nations resolutions on bottom trawling passed at the General Assembly send positive messages on the conservation of marine life beneath the high seas, Acting Foreign Minister Marian Hobbs, Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope and Conservation ... More >>

More working holiday makers good news for NZ

Monday, 22 November 2004, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government

The number of young people from overseas able to work while on holiday in New Zealand will increase to at least 40,000 within two years, Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Immigration Minister Paul Swain announced today. More >>

Launch of Sexual Health Campaign

Monday, 22 November 2004, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Teenage sex and sexuality is still an uncomfortable and emotive issue for many New Zealanders, but our country faces the reality that rising rates of sexually transmitted infections are simply not going to go away. That is why this sexual health campaign ... More >>

No Rubba, No Hubba Hubba campaign

Monday, 22 November 2004, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s rising rates of sexually transmitted infections will not just go away, Health Minister Annette King said today at the launch of a new youth sexual health campaign at Parliament. More >>

More working holidaymakers good news for NZ

Monday, 22 November 2004, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Television production in the current environment

Monday, 22 November 2004, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Steve Maharey 19 November 2004 Speech Notes Television production in the current broadcasting environment More >>

Hodgson: Sustainable Land Transport Conference

Monday, 22 November 2004, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Opening address to New Zealand Sustainable Land Transport Conference, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, 9.15- 9.45 am, Monday, 22 November 2004, Ladies and Gentlemen, More >>

Schools to receive $60 million for new buildings

Monday, 22 November 2004, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government

More than 130 schools around the country are set to receive around $60 million to build new school buildings, Education Minister Trevor Mallard, announced today. More >>

Genuine and Stable Relationships are Important

Monday, 22 November 2004, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government

Lianne Dalziel, MP for Christchurch East, responds to the Society for the Promotion of Community Standards. More >>

Sutton delighted at progress towards China talks

Monday, 22 November 2004, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government

The start of negotiations for a trade agreement between China and New Zealand next month will be a big leap forward for New Zealand, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>

Funding boost to create more places for under-five

Friday, 19 November 2004, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today a further $4 million to create more places for under-fives in early childhood education, as part of the government's push to make quality early childhood education more affordable and accessible for ... More >>