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Auckland University and Auckland College to merge
Wednesday, 28 July 2004, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The proposed merger of the Auckland College of Education with the University of Auckland will go ahead from 1 September 2004, Education Minister Trevor Mallard and Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>
Helen Diana Winkelmann Appointed High Court Judge
Wednesday, 28 July 2004, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Helen Diana Winkelmann as a Judge of the High Court. More >>
New Queen’s Counsels Appointed
Wednesday, 28 July 2004, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Michael Ring, Harry Waalkens and Miriam Dean, all of Auckland, and Wellingtonian Francis Cooke as Queen’s Counsel. More >>
Christopher John Allan Appointed High Court Judge
Wednesday, 28 July 2004, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Christopher John Allan as a Judge of the High Court. More >>
Cullen Speech to Open the Productivity Workshop
Wednesday, 28 July 2004, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
One of the most salient features of the New Zealand economy in the last few quarters has been its capacity to confound the forecasters by outperforming the consensus forecasts for growth. More >>
Hon Michael Cullen: Speech - NZ Economy
Wednesday, 28 July 2004, 12:56 am | New Zealand Government
One of the most salient features of the New Zealand economy in the last few quarters has been its capacity to confound the forecasters by outperforming the consensus forecasts for growth. More >>
Goff welcomes Cook Islands Maori curriculum
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Today's launch of a Cook Islands Maori curriculum is a major milestone for New Zealand's Cook Islands community, says Pacific Island Affairs Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Antarctic huts conservation plans launch - PM Spch
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Welcome to Te Papa. This exhibition in which we stand today bears testimony to the enduring interest in the exploits and achievements of the Antarctic explorers. More >>
Practical help for local govt. on climate change
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Further action has today been announced by Convenor, Ministerial Group on Climate Change, Pete Hodgson, to help local government deal with climate change. More >>
Another Treaty settlement milestone achieved
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The government and the Port Nicholson Block Claims Team (PNBCT) have achieved a significant milestone with the signing of the terms of negotiation covering historical claims to the Wellington region today. More >>
Burton pledges ongoing assistance to Solomon Is
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is committed long term to supporting the development of a safe and prosperous Solomon Islands. More >>
Maori and Local Governments relationship
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon John Tamihere Speech to Local Government New Zealand Conference, Aotea Centre, Auckland, Tuesday, July 27, More >>
Cook Islands Maori language boost
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Cook Islands Maori language will get a significant boost with the official launch today of the Cook Islands Maori Curriculum, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said. More >>
New tax requirements for NZ-based foreign trusts
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
To ensure New Zealand can meet its international commitments to full disclosure with other tax jurisdictions, the Tax Administration Act will be amended to impose new requirements on foreign trusts set up here, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen said ... More >>
Burton Speech to Local Government NZ
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon everyone. I’d like to thank Caroline (Saunders) for an excellent beginning to this discussion on economic well-being. More >>
Tourism Toolkit shows sustainability in practice
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Sustainability is more than just a buzz word for the tourism sector, says Tourism Minister Mark Burton. More >>
Treaty settlement milestone achieved
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
The government and Moriori have taken a significant step towards settling their historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. More >>
Action taken on NZ's most potent greenhouse gas
Monday, 26 July 2004, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
26 July 2004 Media Statement Action taken on New Zealand's most potent greenhouse gas More >>
Hon Mark Burton: Economic well-being: Speech
Monday, 26 July 2004, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Real well-being-not only for us, but for future generations-means looking after all of our capital-human, built, natural, social, and cultural. More >>
Nationwide Healthline service poised to take off
Monday, 26 July 2004, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
All of New Zealand will have access by June next year to a free nationwide health information phone line that will incorporate PlunketLine and build on that line’s success, says Health Minister Annette King. More >>