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Goff welcomes release of Anwar
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 7:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice has finally been done following today's decision by the Malaysian Federal Court to quash the conviction against former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, says Foreign Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Signing and launch of Food Industry Accord
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 7:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon. Annette King 2 September 2004 Speech Notes Signing and launch of Food Industry Accord More >>
Problem gambling levy introduced
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
A problem gambling levy aimed at addressing harm associated with gamblers’ losses, will apply on pub and club gaming machine, casino, TAB and Lotteries Commission profits from 1 October. More >>
Families Should Investigate 'Working for Families'
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Families are being urged to investigate whether they qualify for enhanced childcare and accommodation assistance changes being introduced as part of the government’s $1.1b Working for Families package. More >>
Historic aid agreement signed
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Historic aid agreement signed The Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australian governments have signed an historic agreement officially marking the first joint New Zealand and Australian aid programme. More >>
Cullen Address: Senate Finance Committee Santiago
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Chile is one of New Zealand’s longest standing and closest friends in Latin America. We have had diplomatic relations for 32 years. Over that time our countries have worked closely on many international issues, such as the environment, Antarctica, ... More >>
Cullen Address to Santiago Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of meeting President Lagos and Finance Minister Nicolas Eyzaguirre, along with a number of other ministers and prominent business leaders, in Wellington. Chile is one of New Zealand’s longest standing and closest ... More >>
Blooming state houses
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Garden Awards – run by Housing New Zealand Corporation - aim to recognise the efforts of tenants who take pride in maintaining their gardens. Last time about 1,600 tenants took part. This year there are two new categories, to encourage even more ... More >>
Fisheries Act improved through new law
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope has welcomed the passing of Fisheries Amendment Bill No.3 today, which further strengthens the management of New Zealand's fisheries resources. More >>
Report shows progress in raising skill levels
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
New reports on Industry Training and Modern Apprenticeships show that the government and industry are working together to tackle skills shortages and build the skill levels of the New Zealand workforce, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister ... More >>
Goff condemns Beersheba bombings
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff today condemned the suicide bombings that have killed at least 16 people and injured more than 80 in southern Israel. More >>
King: Speech - Opening Southland Base Hospital
Thursday, 2 September 2004, 12:59 am | New Zealand Government
"Someone asked me a question the other day, and that was do you think Southlanders will be more excited by their record rugby victory over Northland at the weekend, or by the official opening of their new hospital?" More >>
Schools in good financial health
Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today released a table showing the financial position of every state or state integrated school in the country, indicating that the vast majority of schools - more than 90 per cent - have enough money to cover what they ... More >>
Fortyseven-year-old law in for shakeup
Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation to improve the accountability of government institutions and meet the recordkeeping challenges of electronic information technology has been introduced in Parliament by the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, Marian Hobbs. More >>
Schools in good financial health
Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today released a table showing the financial position of every state or state integrated school in the country, indicating that the vast majority of schools - more than 90 per cent - have enough money to cover what they ... More >>
Settlement welcomed
Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today welcomed the ratification of the new three-year collective employment agreement for secondary teachers. More >>
NZ human rights record healthy
Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
NZ human rights record healthy A new report shows that New Zealand overall has a very positive record on human rights, says Justice Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Goff: UN Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change
Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 12:19 am | New Zealand Government
Delivered to the United Nations Association of New Zealand Forum, Royal Society Science House, Wellington 9am, 1 September 2004 I would first like to acknowledge the United Nations Association of New Zealand and thank Mary McGiven and her colleagues for ... More >>
Minister to video conference with students
Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 12:03 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard will next week be revealing what really goes on behind the doors of Parliament when he takes part in an upcoming video conference with students from schools across New Zealand. More >>
Holidays Act changes
Tuesday, 31 August 2004, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Paul Swain today announced proposed changes to the Holidays Act following a working group report. More >>
