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US arrangement benefits NZ exporters
Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
A comprehensive security arrangement between New Zealand and United States Customs authorities has been announced. More >>
Anderton raises his glass to winegrowers
Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Anderton sampling Tohu's Sauvingon Blanc: left to right Stacy Dempsey, Sales and Marketing Manager Tohu Wines Michelle Beckett, CE Marlborough Wine Growers Jim Anderton, Minister of Economic, Industry and Regional Development Stuart Smith Board member ... More >>
Physical activity for primary school pupils
Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Encouraging Kiwi kids to be more physically active is the aim of a groundbreaking new initiative for primary schools announced today by Education Minister Trevor Mallard. More >>
Announcement Summary: Physical Activity Initiative
Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
- New Zealand children are less physically active In 2001, 13 per cent of young people aged between five and 17 years of age were sedentary, compared to 8 per cent in 1997. More >>
Veterans' Minister welcomes defoliant report
Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans Affairs Minister George Hawkins today welcomed a select committee report into the exposure of New Zealand Defence personnel to Agent Orange and other defoliant chemicals during the Vietnam War. More >>
English wrong again on Aoraki course claims
Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
National Party Education Spokesperson Bill English should apologise to Aoraki Polytechnic for the baseless claims he continues to make about the Timaru-based tertiary provider, Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Appointments to the Board of TVNZ
Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey has announced the appointments of Bryan Gould and June McCabe as new members of the Board of Television New Zealand Limited More >>
Hodgson clears National's climate change confusion
Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
National MP Brian Connell's latest sadly confused statement on the Kyoto Protocol is another example of his bizarre anti-business rhetoric. His formula is to talk up problems that don't exist and then say they'll scare off business. More >>
No projects will be exempt local consultation
Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Suggestions that the government has some secret list of projects that will be exempt from local consultation are ridiculous, says Associate Environment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Work underway on retirement recommendations
Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Work is already underway on many of the recommendations of the Periodic Report Group on ways to improve private provision for retirement income, the Minister for Social Development and Employment Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Burton signs Orion upgrade contract
Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
With final negotiations completed and the contract signed, work can begin next year on a major upgrade of New Zealand’s P-3 Orion aircraft fleet. More >>
Goff names new High Commissioner to Tonga
Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Tonga will be career diplomat Michael McBryde, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Physical activity for primary school pupils
Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Encouraging Kiwi kids to be more physically active is the aim of a groundbreaking new initiative for primary schools announced today by Education Minister Trevor Mallard. More >>
Compensation for inmates
Monday, 4 October 2004, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
"Wrongs allegedly suffered by inmates while imprisoned are often minor when compared to the far greater wrongs that these offenders have committed against their own victims," says Justice Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Prime Minister to visit Hungary, India, Singapore
Monday, 4 October 2004, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that she will leave next week for Hungary, India, and Singapore. More >>
Report underscores tough-on-drugs rationale
Monday, 4 October 2004, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
A report commissioned by the Police Department into Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS) use underscores why the government is pursuing tough-on-drug-supplier laws and regulations, Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Annette King: Health Conference Speech
Monday, 4 October 2004, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Annette King 30 September 2004 Speech Notes Joint conference of Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators and NZ Institute of Health Management More >>
Dr. Michael Cullen IMF Annual Discussion Address
Monday, 4 October 2004, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
This year holds special significance as the 60th anniversary since the formation of the Bretton Woods Institutions. The two sister institutions have played an influential and leading role in economic and development issues over the past 60 years. More >>
National have no clue on Kyoto
Monday, 4 October 2004, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
National remain confused on Kyoto and have once again failed to tell the truth about this government's responsible approach to tackling climate change, says Pete Hodgson. More >>
Free needle exchange programme may save lives
Monday, 4 October 2004, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Jim Anderton says he hopes the free-of-charge Needle Exchange Programme being launched today will save lives and contribute to building safer communities. More >>
