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Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trustees announced

Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government

Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter today announced the appointment of eight trustees to the newly formed Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust. More >>

Cullen Budget Third Reading Speech - Hansard

Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr MICHAEL CULLEN (Minister of Finance): I move, That the Appropriation (2004/05 Estimates) Bill be now read a third time and the Imprest Supply (Second for 2004/05) Bill be now read a second time. More >>

The Tourism Toolkit in practice

Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government

Tourism Minister, Mark Burton has announced funding of $82,000 to promote awareness and assist utilisation of the Tourism Planning Toolkit developed with Tourism Strategy 2010 implementation funding. More >>

Goff announces new Ambassador to China

Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s next Ambassador to China will be career diplomat Tony Browne, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>

Communities keen to have a say in health

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Annette King says the diversity of candidates in this year’s District Health Board elections shows strong support for community involvement in health. More >>

$20 million for two new Auckland Uni. projects

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government

24 August 2004 Media Statement Government announces $20 million for two new Auckland University projects More >>

FBT rate for low-interest loans up

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government

The prescribed rate used to calculate fringe benefit tax on low interest, employment-related loans will rise from 7.50 percent to 8.02 percent from 1 October 2004, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>

Motueka River conservation order approved

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government

A Water Conservation Order to preserve the natural state of the Motueka River has been approved by the government, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>

Superannuation under threat again: ACT backs Brash

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Don Brash’s plan to cut the pension has received a boost with the leader of National’s support party, Rodney Hide, seeking a 10 per cent cut to national superannuation. More >>

Strategy maps the future of safe and healthy work

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government

A proposed strategy for achieving long-term health and safety in the workplace, is being released for public comment, Associate Labour Minister Ruth Dyson announced today. More >>

Goff names new Ambassador to Iran

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Iran, who will also be accredited to Afghanistan and Pakistan, will be career diplomat Hamish MacMaster, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>

Netherlands agreement to promote emissions trading

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government

The governments of New Zealand and the Netherlands will today sign an emissions trading co-operation arrangement. The arrangement builds on the two countries' common interesting in the promotion of emissions trading and the New Zealand government's Projects to ... More >>

Businesses eager to tackle climate change

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government

Around 150 representatives of businesses, other organisations and individuals have signed up for briefings at which they can learn more about how they can be awarded internationally tradable emissions units, or carbon credits, in return for taking ... More >>

New research confirms government housing policy

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government

Research published today by the Centre for Housing Research Kainga Tipu on housing issues for older people confirms the direction of government policy. More >>

Tourism Scholarships to boost sector

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government

Tourism Minister, Mark Burton has announced the establishment of five tourism scholarships for post graduate students to conduct tourism related research. More >>

Schools doing better under Labour-led government

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government

Acting Minister of Education Steve Maharey has offered to arrange a briefing on school operational funding and deficits for United Future MP Bernie Ogilvy. Contrary to what Mr Ogilvy claims, the financial position of schools has been improving under ... More >>

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