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Takeovers Panel reappointments

Monday, 9 August 2004, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson today announced the reappointment of David Jones as Deputy Chair of the Takeovers Panel, and the reappointment of members Kevin O’Connor, Alastair Lawrence and Daphne Rawstorne. More >>

Cullen: Speech to Rotary Club of Wellington

Monday, 9 August 2004, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government

We are fortunate that the forces that are driving the New Zealand economy seem to be paying little or no attention to economic forecasters. Indeed, the National Bank recently announced that the economy must be ‘on steroids’ to maintain strong growth ... More >>

Burton: Opening of the Whakapapa Ski Area

Monday, 9 August 2004, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government

The future care of Tongariro National Park was ensured by Horonuku Te Heuheu Tukino IV of Ngati Tuwharetoa when he gifted the peaks to all people of New Zealand in 1887, so that they might be preserved and protected for all time. This gift provided the ... More >>

Burton: Lord of the Rings Location Guide

Monday, 9 August 2004, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government

As Minister of Tourism I have had a first hand glimpse of the vital role The Lord of the Rings has had in profiling New Zealand on the world stage. As well as being amazing films and cinematic spectacles, they captured an essence of New Zealand's ... More >>

Schools get protection from spam and hackers

Monday, 9 August 2004, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government

The government is investing $9.5 million to help schools create a safe cyberspace for their students through screening out hackers and filtering websites and email including spam, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>

Building industry urged to have its say

Monday, 9 August 2004, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government

Consultation with the building industry is vital to ensure the new building licensing system works, Associate Commerce Minister John Tamihere says. More >>

Latest verdicts blow for East Timor justice - Goff

Monday, 9 August 2004, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government

An Indonesian court's decision to overturn convictions against four security officers is a blow to those seeking justice for the terrible human rights abuses that committed in East Timor in 1999, says Foreign Minister Phil Goff. More >>

Speech - Coastal Development & Coastal Protection

Monday, 9 August 2004, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government

It is Conservation Week and you have gathered to discuss the current state of our coastal and lakeside environments, the pressures upon them and how to manage them. More >>

First NZ Coastal Policy assessment published

Monday, 9 August 2004, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government

The first independent assessment examining how effectively national coastal policies are influencing decisions about coastal developments, such as subdivisions, has been publicly released by Conservation Minister Chris Carter today. More >>

Eels glide into QMS with eye to improving fishery

Monday, 9 August 2004, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government

The North Island eel fishery will be introduced into New Zealand's world recognised Quota Management System (QMS) from 01 October, Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>

Community education under control

Monday, 9 August 2004, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government

Community education enrolments at polytechnics have been decisively dealt with, says Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey. More >>

O'Connor calls for rural representation

Monday, 9 August 2004, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government

Few rural candidates have put their names forward for this year's District Health Board elections, and with just two weeks until nominations close, Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O¡¦Connor is urging rural communities to act. More >>

You've got it - we'll confiscate it

Friday, 6 August 2004, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government

This Government is determined to stop P at the border and to tackle the social problems caused by methamphetamine use and manufacture. More >>

Carter to seek anti-semitism declaration

Friday, 6 August 2004, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter is to seek a statement from New Zealand’s Parliament condemning anti-Semitism following a second attack on a Jewish cemetery in Wellington last night. More >>

Anderton: Speech - Northland Skills Strategy

Friday, 6 August 2004, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government

"Some of the most important lessons I’ve learned about regional development I learned here in Northland." More >>

Consultation begins on proposed merger

Friday, 6 August 2004, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Trevor Mallard and Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey today announced the start of consultation on the proposed merger of Wellington College of Education and Victoria University of Wellington from 1 January ... More >>

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