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Informal votes increased 3 times under National
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The numbers of invalid or informal votes increased significantly in three local government elections held while National was in power, Local Government Minister Chris Carter revealed today. More >>
Minister Hails Agricultural Aviation Innovation
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister JimSutton today praised the Agricultural Aviation Association for its commitment, in conjunction with the Sustainable Farming Fund, to ensuring fertilizer was not wasted, thus reducing environmental concerns. More >>
Electricity and Gas legislation passed
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister Pete Hodgson has today welcomed the completion of the third reading of the Electricity and Gas Industries Bill. More >>
Cullen Address - Doing Business with Australia
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
It is my pleasure to open today’s seminar. I have made it one of the goals of my tenure as finance minister to strengthen the trans-Tasman business relationship, which is of enormous significance to us in terms of trade and investment. More >>
Cullen Address to Rail & Maritime Transport Union
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
It is my pleasure to address your 2004 Conference. The last year has been a momentous one for the New Zealand rail industry, and this morning I would like to review what has been achieved, and the progress that is being made towards making rail a pivotal ... More >>
Labour will maintain public health provision
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today reassured middle and higher income New Zealanders that a Labour-led government would not move to a fully user-pays health system. More >>
e3p contract information released
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
Detail of the risk sharing agreement around Genesis Energy’s 385 MW combined cycle gas turbine plant, e3p, at Huntly is released today. More >>
National party claims totally untrue
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Claims by the National Party that the Government approved the troubled software used by Datamail in the local government elections are complete and utter rubbish, Local Government Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Supporting constructive workplace partnerships
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard and Labour Minister Paul Swain today announced a new Partnership Resource Centre to help employers and unions build positive relationships in the workplace. More >>
NZ to contribute to Caribbean hurricane relief
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will contribute NZ$200,000 in disaster relief to the hurricane-plagued Caribbean, Aid Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. More >>
English misleads on funding
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
"Bill English continues to criticise government funding of schools but refuses to put his money where his mouth is," Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Officials asked to look at new options for vote
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Chris Carter has asked officials to work with local government to identify alternative ways of counting votes in the elections for seven local councils and 18 district health boards where results are delayed. More >>
George Hawkins Speech To Police Assoc. 69th Conf.
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today and open your 69th Conference. I'd like to begin by passing on the best wishes of the Prime Minister, who has asked me express her appreciation for the good work of the police. More >>
Rural GP locums touch down in NZ
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor today met with five overseas doctors here to provide locum support in rural communities. More >>
International visitor expenditure up again
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
International visitors injected $6.5 billion into the New Zealand economy in the year ended June 2004—an impressive 4.2 per cent increase on the year ended June 2003, and a continuation of tourism’s strong growth trend. More >>
Anarchy can't rule marine farming industry future
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Marine farming anarchy will not be allowed to jeopardise New Zealand's valuable coastal environment or the marine farming industry, says Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Burton says—“Stop the cheap politics, Mr Mark”
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Mark Burton says tonight that Ron Mark’s sad attempt to garner publicity off the grief of a New Zealand family is sad and pathetic. More >>
Rotomanu and Lake Brunner schools ask to merge
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 12:38 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard has approved a request to merge Rotomanu School and Lake Brunner School in Moana, in the South Island. More >>
Ngäti Tüwharetoa (Bay of Plenty) Bill introduced
Tuesday, 12 October 2004, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngäti Tüwharetoa (Bay of Plenty), also known as Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau, are from the Kawerau and Matatä area and have about 3000 members. More >>
Crown to appeal Zaoui case
Tuesday, 12 October 2004, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown will be appealing the Court of Appeal decision Attorney-General v Zaoui. More >>
