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Report back on Foreshore and Seabed Bill
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen said today that it was unfortunate but unsurprising that the Fisheries and other Sea-related Legislation Committee had been unable to come back with an agreed report on the Foreshore and Seabed Bill. More >>
Sutton Speech: Federated Farmers
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
I said before many times, and I say it again today: the livelihoods of all of us in New Zealand, rural and urban, depended on being able to sell our products in the markets of other nations. More >>
Tokelau representatives in NZ for talks on future
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Tokelau representatives in NZ for talks on future Tokelau’s six-member Council for Ongoing Government arrives in Wellington today ahead of discussions on the atoll group’s future political status and relationship with New Zealand, Foreign Minister ... More >>
Export Credit Office underwrites $8 million deal
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The underwriting of a $8 million export deal by Dunedin based Scott Technologies by the Export Credit Office was today welcomed by Associate Minister for Industry and Regional Development, Pete Hodgson. More >>
King Speech: Priorities in Health Care
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Welcome to Wellington, New Zealand, and to the Fifth International Conference on Priorities in Health Care. More >>
Mallard Speech: Protecting international students
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
It is my pleasure to give the opening address at this Inaugural International Asian Health Conference. More >>
King announces new structure for cancer control
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King is setting up an independent Cancer Control Council that will provide an annual report to Parliament on progress in implementing the Cancer Control Strategy. More >>
Report on sustainability of agriculture is useful
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s report on the sustainability of agriculture was an important contribution, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Clarification Note From Jim Sutton's Office
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Sutton's story stands. Ms Maunsell is NOT Mr Sutton's electorate chair; she did NOT have notes prepared by him; and Mr Eckhoff's claims about what she allegedly said are still wrong. More >>
China meat trade prospects improved
Wednesday, 3 November 2004, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The future of New Zealand's meat trade with China appears more secure following China's agreement to a process that should allow early registration of meat plants, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Statement by John Tamihere
Wednesday, 3 November 2004, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
“I have today offered the Prime Minister my resignation from Cabinet. While I am confident that the independent investigations that are currently taking place will clear me of any wrongdoing, I believe it is in the best interests of my family, the ... More >>
Waioru Terms of Reference released
Wednesday, 3 November 2004, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Work has begun on the Ministerial Review into allegations of abuse at the Regular Force Cadet School at Waiouru. More >>
King: Turning of first sod at Masterton Hospital
Wednesday, 3 November 2004, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
King: Venue: Wairarapa DHB, Masterton. Health Minister Annette King helped celebrate the start of work on a new hospital in Masterton, saying it was a significant development for Wairarapa as a whole. More >>
ACT sinking to new depths in desperation
Wednesday, 3 November 2004, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
ACT MP Gerry Eckhoff is wrong in saying that the Aoraki Labour party electorate chairman attended a meeting in Ashburton with notes prepared by Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton. More >>
Cullen: Speech to Port Nicholson Rotary Club
Wednesday, 3 November 2004, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Last month New Zealand's export economy quietly passed an important milestone. In a study prepared for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Professor Ray Winger of Massey University's Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health showed that, for the first ... More >>
Hon John Tamihere resigns portfolios
Wednesday, 3 November 2004, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that she had received the resignation of the Hon John Tamihere from all his portfolios and had advised the Governor-General to accept it. More >>
Next steps for the State Sector Super Scheme
Wednesday, 3 November 2004, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard announced the establishment of two working parties to consider the future development of the State Sector Retirement Savings Scheme. More >>
Maharey Speech: Treasuring our cultural heritage
Wednesday, 3 November 2004, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Steve Maharey Speech to New Zealand on Air Archiving Symposium at New Zealand Film Archive, Wellington Good morning. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak to you today. More >>
Law on self defence is clear, says Goff
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's laws covering self defence are clear, longstanding and shared by most other common law jurisdiction countries, says Justice Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Far North iwi enters negotiations with Crown
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown and Ngäti Kahu ki Whangaroa have signed Terms of Negotiation for the settlement of the Far North iwi's historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. More >>
