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Civil Union Bills about removing discrimination
Monday, 23 August 2004, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders don't want members of their communities discriminated against because of their relationships. More >>
Civil Union about removing discrimination
Monday, 23 August 2004, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Human Rights Commission's endorsement of the Civil Union and Relationships (Statutory References) Bills is a timely reminder that removing discrimination remains at the heart of this legislation, says the Associate Justice Minister. More >>
Social development matches economic development
Monday, 23 August 2004, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Economic gains are being mirrored by social gains, new research released today by the Ministry of Social Development says. More >>
Swain Meets Local Govt. Over Community Concerns
Friday, 20 August 2004, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Paul Swain today met with representatives of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) to discuss the release of high-profile sex offenders into the community after the completion of their sentences. More >>
Beehive Bulletin: Fri, 20 Aug 2004
Friday, 20 August 2004, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Cullen asks why Brash bags New Zealand - New moves to fill Pacific Island quotas More assistance to rebuild Afghanistan - Best youth Parliament yet - Drop in those leaving school with no qualifications More >>
Jim Sutton speech to Dunedin NZIIA
Friday, 20 August 2004, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for the opportunity to talk this evening about New Zealand's trade policy. More >>
New web resource to improve consent processing
Thursday, 19 August 2004, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
A new resource to help councils improve the way they manage their resource consent processing is now available, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. More >>
International Education Initiatives Announced
Thursday, 19 August 2004, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today released further detail about international study exchanges, awards and other government initiatives designed to lift New Zealand’s overseas profile and strengthen the international education sector. More >>
Mallard Speech Int. Education Budget 04
Thursday, 19 August 2004, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
International education is a key component of the social and economic development of this country. New Zealanders gain exposure to global connections and experience. Students from other countries gain New Zealand qualifications and an impression of ... More >>
Sutton: Speech to Russia business forum
Thursday, 19 August 2004, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
This well-timed event takes place on the coattails of a very active and exciting period in New Zealand/Russia relations. In the past few months, I have led a trade mission to Russia and the Russian Minister of Agriculture has visited New Zealand. ... More >>
Maharey Speech: Developments in housing
Thursday, 19 August 2004, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Comments at a housing forum organised by Housing Action Porirua. Pataka, Porirua Arts and Cultural Museum. Introduction More >>
Positive Growth Forecasts for New Zealand Tourism
Thursday, 19 August 2004, 12:48 am | New Zealand Government
''The tourism sector remains set for continued strong growth over the period to 2010,'' the Minister of Tourism, Mark Burton, said today. More >>
Cullen: Address to APEC Business Advisory Council
Thursday, 19 August 2004, 12:29 am | New Zealand Government
One of the key objectives that we as a government have for APEC is to make it a more effective instrument for addressing specific economic management issues amongst its members. As one of the mid-sized member states, New Zealand has found itself in the ... More >>
Barker: All Hand To The Pump - Everybody Working
Wednesday, 18 August 2004, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
In recent times speeches by politicians to Rotary Club members have taken on a new significance. Well, let me assure you from the outset that I am here to present an optimistic picture for the future of all New Zealanders. More >>
Government Lifting Vehicle Emission Standards
Wednesday, 18 August 2004, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Judith Tizard says New Zealand is finally catching up with the rest of the OECD on moves to reduce pollution from vehicle emissions. More >>
Hon Margaret Wilson: Charities Bill
Wednesday, 18 August 2004, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The government recognises the invaluable contribution the charities sector makes to society, Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson said today. More >>
Appointments to the Artificial Limb Board
Wednesday, 18 August 2004, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Board is a Crown entity responsible for meeting the rehabilitation needs of New Zealand amputees, as well as carrying out research and development. It has a budget of $6.5 million (in 2004/05) and provides free prosthetic and rehabilitative services ... More >>
Television NZ and the current broadcasting context
Wednesday, 18 August 2004, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon. Steve Maharey 18 August 2004 Speech Notes Television New Zealand and the current broadcasting context More >>
Reducing violence and bullying in schools
Wednesday, 18 August 2004, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
New research about changing school cultures to reduce violence and bullying in schools has been released today. More >>
Sutton APEC Business Advisory Council Speech
Wednesday, 18 August 2004, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Welcome to Auckland Ladies and Gentlemen. I know that you were given a traditional powhiri last night so have experienced a true New Zealand welcome. There is a well-known Maori proverb which I believe captures the spirit of ABAC and APEC cooperation in ... More >>
