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Goff to visit Europe, United Nations
Tuesday, 7 September 2004, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff leaves tomorrow to visit the Netherlands, France, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and attend the United Nations in New York More >>
EU trade commissioner Lamy to visit
Tuesday, 7 September 2004, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government
European Union trade commissioner Pascal Lamy is to visit New Zealand, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Sentencing Act review unconvincing
Monday, 6 September 2004, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's review of the Sentencing Act is unconvincing and highlights major deficiencies in Labour's approach to crime, says National's Law and Order spokesman, Tony Ryall. More >>
New Zealand Memorial in London interests sought
Monday, 6 September 2004, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that expressions of interest are being sought from designers who wish to be involved with the New Zealand Memorial project in Hyde Park, London. More >>
Statistics/review show Sentencing Act working well
Monday, 6 September 2004, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Two years after its introduction, statistics show that the Sentencing Act's tougher laws are having a strong impact, says Justice Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Research into timber workers’ exposure to PCP
Monday, 6 September 2004, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
New research into the health of former timber workers exposed to pentachlorophenol (PCP) has been welcomed by Associate Labour Minister Ruth Dyson today. More >>
Ministers recommend trade negotiations
Monday, 6 September 2004, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton today welcomed the decision of ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand ministers to recommend the launch of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement. More >>
Ministers recommend trade negotiations
Monday, 6 September 2004, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton today welcomed the decision of ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand ministers to recommend the launch of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement. More >>
NZ condemns hostage-takers
Monday, 6 September 2004, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government
The world will forever condemn those who used children as political pawns in hostage taking, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Varroa Pest Management Strategy Approved
Monday, 6 September 2004, 12:52 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton today approved the National Pest Management Strategy with the objective of keeping the South Island free of the destructive varroa mite. More >>
Regulation of financial advisers
Friday, 3 September 2004, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson today released the terms of reference for the Task Force on the Regulation of Financial Intermediaries. More >>
Kahawai Backgrounder
Friday, 3 September 2004, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Background for media on the introduction of Kahawai into the QMS: Process: More >>
Signing and launch of Food Industry Accord
Friday, 3 September 2004, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King launched the Food Industry Accord, saying it was an excellent opportunity for the Government and business to come together in partnership to fight the obesity epidemic. More >>
Beehive Bulletin - Fri, 3 Sep 2004
Friday, 3 September 2004, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Govt streamlines Holidays Act - Support for flood-damaged forests - Govt to address compo-for-ciminals issue - State schools in strong position -New gambling levy announced More >>
Young Kiwi males at top of policy agenda
Friday, 3 September 2004, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister, John Tamihere, will launch Young Males: Strengths-based and Male-Focused Approaches tomorrow at Youthline Auckland. The report follows hot on the heels of the speech to St Peter's College on the considerable issues facing young ... More >>
National wrong on Charities Bill
Friday, 3 September 2004, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
The National Party has misunderstood both the Charities Bill and the Income Tax Act 1994. More >>
Peters produces no evidence
Friday, 3 September 2004, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister George Hawkins says New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has not produced any evidence or demonstrated any improper behaviour or action by police around a decision not to prosecute Philip Edwards over an incident at Rocky Nook ... More >>
Prisoners' compensation to be appealed
Friday, 3 September 2004, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Prisoners' compensation to be appealed Justice Minister Phil Goff has reacted strongly to news that compensation has been awarded to six people who sued the state for mistreatment while in prison. More >>
Clan lab analysis backlog dropping fast
Friday, 3 September 2004, 12:57 am | New Zealand Government
Deep inroads are being made into the backlog of methamphetamine clan lab cases waiting for analysis as a result of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) recruiting extra staff, says Justice Minister Phil Goff. More >>
National’s publicity criticism exposes true agenda
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 7:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Don Brash's criticism of the government's Working for Families communications campaign has smoked out National's real agenda, says Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
