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Latest energy statistics published by MED

Thursday, 16 September 2004, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Energy Minister Pete Hodgson has released the latest edition of the Ministry of Economic Development's Energy Data File, a comprehensive biannual volume of energy statistics. More >>

Every vote counts, says O'Connor

Thursday, 16 September 2004, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Every vote in the upcoming District Health Board elections will impact their outcome, Acting Health Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>

Another award for our world-leading tourism sector

Thursday, 16 September 2004, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is the third best destination in the world, according to readers of premiere travel publication Condé Nast, proving once again that the industry is world-class. More >>

Government to ratify Cartagena Biosafety Protocol

Thursday, 16 September 2004, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government

The government will ratify the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, Environment and Associate Foreign Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. Public consultation on ratification attracted more than 1200 responses, mostly in favour. More >>

SBAG calls for feedback

Thursday, 16 September 2004, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Barriers to business growth are among the issues owners and operators have been invited to discuss with the government's Small Business Advisory Group (SBAG). More >>

New medals for service in Iraq and Solomon Islands

Thursday, 16 September 2004, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Defence Mark Burton today announced a new medal to recognise the service of New Zealand personnel who have served in Iraq since May 2003. More >>

Motatapu and Mt Soho Station lease sales approved

Thursday, 16 September 2004, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Finance Michael Cullen and the Minister for Land Information John Tamihere have approved the sale of pastoral leases on Motatapu Station and Mt Soho Station at Wanaka subject to some strong conditions around public access and conservation ... More >>

Commerce Commission looks to share information

Thursday, 16 September 2004, 12:33 am | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson today announced the release of a discussion paper, “Information Sharing by the Commerce Commission”. More >>

Law change will benefit children and young people

Thursday, 16 September 2004, 12:18 am | New Zealand Government

Planned changes to the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act will enable more flexible and appropriate responses to reports of children and young people in need of support, Child, Youth and Family Minister Ruth Dyson said today. More >>

English embarrasses himself again

Wednesday, 15 September 2004, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government

National Party education spokesperson Bill English has been embarrassed again because information he has been forced to table in the House has failed to back up his extravagant claims, Associate Education Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>

IT innovation a lesson in growth

Wednesday, 15 September 2004, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government

A Waikato based provider of real time, interactive computer video and audio systems is set for international growth following its launch today and the announcement of $320,000 in new funding by Minister for Research, Science and Technology, Pete Hodgson. More >>

NZ Nurses Organisation national conference

Wednesday, 15 September 2004, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Addressing the NZNO conference on behalf of Health Minister Annette King, Damien O'Connor said that a huge amount had occurred to rebuild the strong public health service model that was gradually being unravelled during the market reforms of the ... More >>