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Social development and community planning
Monday, 11 October 2004, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Speech to the Manawatu Local Government Community Outcomes Forum, focussing on the role of the Ministry of Social Development in planning for social outcomes. More >>
Jim Sutton Speech To Open New Cheese Factory
Monday, 11 October 2004, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Chairman Wyatt Creech, chief executive Alan Walters, Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for the opportunity to speak today. More >>
Aussie election results warning for National
Monday, 11 October 2004, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Australian election results are a clear warning for National and the other Opposition parties, says Finance Minister Michael Cullen More >>
Climate change adaptation workshop
Monday, 11 October 2004, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
An international workshop on how to prepare for the effects of climate change will today be opened by Convenor, Ministerial Group on Climate Change, Pete Hodgson. More >>
New hazardous substances rules fair to farmers
Monday, 11 October 2004, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
The new rules for managing hazardous substances on farms will benefit farmers, rather than be detrimental as claimed in a report released by Federated Farmers today (Monday Oct 11), Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said. More >>
Anderton mystified by unfounded Whenuapai report
Monday, 11 October 2004, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Regional Development Jim Anderton says he is mystified by a news report in Friday's edition of 'Trans Tasman' that speculates on the future of Whenuapai airbase. More >>
Anderton welcomes quality job creation in Gisborne
Monday, 11 October 2004, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Regional Development, Jim Anderton, is welcoming the news that Ernslaw One Ltd. has purchased the Prime Sawmill in Gisborne, with plans to create an extra thirty to forty jobs as it expands its operations. More >>
Toxic burning banned to prevent dioxins
Friday, 8 October 2004, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Nationwide bans on toxic burning that releases dioxins into the air come into effect today (Oct 8), Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said. More >>
Customs proving they're prepared, precise & proud
Friday, 8 October 2004, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
A $16 million increase in funding last year combined with the strength of the formidable NZ Customs team is paying off for New Zealanders, Customs Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
Beehive Bulletin - Fri, 8 Oct 2004
Friday, 8 October 2004, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Victims will benefit from prison compensation legislation - Options for airing cadet concerns being considered - Holidays legislation in place this month More >>
Nats stretching credibility on Taupo trust deed
Friday, 8 October 2004, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
National should consult a few lawyers before commenting on what property rights in Lake Taupo it gave Tuwharetoa in 1992, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Next step on Waiouru investigation
Friday, 8 October 2004, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Mark Burton is considering options for an appropriate independent process to respond to issues raised by former cadets of the Regular Force Cadet School at Waiouru. More >>
Burton: Speech - Rotorua Tourism Apprentices
Friday, 8 October 2004, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Mark Burton Speech Graduation Ceremony, Rotorua Tourism Apprentices More >>
Children benefit from early childhood education
Friday, 8 October 2004, 12:01 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced funding of $8.8 million to create an extra 290 places for children in licensed and chartered early childhood education centres over the next year. More >>
Patricia Courtney appointed to the High Court
Thursday, 7 October 2004, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Patricia Courtney as a Judge of the High Court. Justice Courtney graduated from the University of Auckland. In her early career she was an investigation officer with the Department of Trade ... More >>
Gateway opens more opportunities for students
Thursday, 7 October 2004, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The government’s Gateway programme to help students move into the workforce or further education is being extended to 55 more secondary schools next year, Associate Education Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>
$23 million more for Wellington trains
Thursday, 7 October 2004, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen today announced $10.6 million for rolling stock for Wairarapa train services. This will be added to $15.85 million to be provided by Transfund New Zealand for the project. More >>
Defence acquisitions keep rolling on
Thursday, 7 October 2004, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Mark Burton is today officially accepting the New Zealand Army’s fleet of new Pinzgauer Light Operational Vehicles (LOVs). The 321 armoured and non-armoured vehicles represent an investment of $93 million, and will replace the Army’s current ... More >>
Brash should ask his caucus about deed
Thursday, 7 October 2004, 12:25 am | New Zealand Government
National leader Don Brash's comments on issues surrounding Tuwharetoa's property rights to Lake Taupo are hypocritical, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Aquaculture reforms a response to industry concern
Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
A package of reforms that will allow the lifting of a moratorium that was stifling the aquaculture industry was a direct response to industry concerns, says Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
