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Cullen: Address to EPMU on workplace savings
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
2 November 2004 Hon Michael Cullen Speech Notes Embargoed until: 3.30pm Tuesday 2 November 2004Address to EPMU National Executive MeetingEagle Room, Miramar Golf Club More >>
Second tranche of reviews announced
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Co-ordinating Minister, Race Relations, Trevor Mallard, today announced the second phase of work for the government’s review of targeted policies and programmes. More >>
Parents obstructing return of children face arrest
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Parents who use their children to get back at estranged or divorced partners by preventing their return to the parent with day-to-day care, face the possibility of arrest, says Associate Justice Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Anderton Presentation now in Beehive Theatrette
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Jim Anderton will be presenting awards to a highly innovative and exciting global competition this afternoon. More >>
Important new guardianship laws a step closer
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Important new guardianship laws a step closer with support from Greens for urgency The most significant improvements to guardianship laws in almost four decades will be considered by Parliament this week thanks to the support of the Green Party, says ... More >>
Department of Building and Housing opened today
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
The new Department of Building and Housing will focus on improving the delivery of building and housing services to the public, Housing Minister Steve Maharey and Building Issues Minister Margaret Wilson said today. More >>
How to pick a winner- by Damien O'Connor
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Racing Minister’s heart will lie firmly with Kiwi runners in (Tuesday's) Melbourne Cup. More >>
Rental housing law under review
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
Building Issues Minister Margaret Wilson today announced the first review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. More >>
Goff Speech: Asia 2000 looking back to the future
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government
Opening speech Asia New Zealand Foundation's 10th Anniversary celebrations Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington It is a pleasure to be here tonight to help celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Asia 2000 Foundation. More >>
Sutton Speech: NZ Forest Owners Association
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for the invitation to speak with you today. I trust your discussions have gone well so far. More >>
Get on your bike, says Trevor Mallard
Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
"Get on your bike" was the message today from Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard who launched New Zealand's first comprehensive and colourful history of cycling in New Zealand. More >>
Parliament on the move for Push Play Day
Monday, 1 November 2004, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard has put his feet where his mouth is, mid-way through a Push Play challenge between Labour MPs and the parliamentary press gallery in the lead-up to Push Play Day. More >>
Growing support for disability strategy
Monday, 1 November 2004, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
A record number of government agencies have reported on progress in implementing the New Zealand Disability Strategy this year, Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
Changes to Immigration rules good for Agriculture
Monday, 1 November 2004, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Enhancements to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) announced this week are of direct benefit to the agriculture sector, says Associate Immigration and Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor. More >>
Stepping out for Push Play Day
Monday, 1 November 2004, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard's team of seven Labour MPs is up against seven political journalists representing a range of media organisations, to see who takes the most steps in the week leading up to national Push Play Day on November ... More >>
Sutton: Speech to public meeting in Palmerston Nth
Monday, 1 November 2004, 12:10 am | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen: I am delighted to be here, addressing you as Minister of Rural Affairs, Agriculture, Forestry, Biosecurity, and Trade Negotiations. More >>
Arnold terminates anti-NZ forestry bill
Monday, 1 November 2004, 12:07 am | New Zealand Government
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has made Forestry Minister Jim Sutton's day by vetoing a bill that would have discriminated against New Zealand timber products. More >>
New portfolio assigned
Saturday, 30 October 2004, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that Hon Margaret Wilson was taking on the Building Issues portfolio. She will be responsible for the new Department of Building and Housing, which will be established on Monday. More >>
Students given a voice in tertiary education
Saturday, 30 October 2004, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The introduction of the new Performance Measure completes the redesign of the way that universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, wananga and private providers are funded. More >>
Teacher, principal collective agreements settled
Saturday, 30 October 2004, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today welcomed primary and area school teachers’ and principals’ acceptance of the settlement of their new collective agreements. More >>
