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Campaign to raise skill levels in four industries
Tuesday, 29 June 2004, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
A joint government, business and union campaign to raise skill levels in four key industries was launched this afternoon by Acting Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Margaret Wilson. More >>
Flood-hit Kopane School to be rebuilt
Tuesday, 29 June 2004, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the government will provide money to rebuild flood-damaged Kopane School in the Manawatu. More >>
Community education funding changes announced
Tuesday, 29 June 2004, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
New funding arrangements for community education courses taught by public tertiary institutions were announced today. More >>
Evicting pensioners: National’s housing plan
Tuesday, 29 June 2004, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
National’s new housing policy would see pensioners turfed out of their homes, Acting Housing Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
Tamihere: Make mine a triple with sprinkles on top
Tuesday, 29 June 2004, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
Kia ora and thank you for inviting me to speak here tonight. For some reason when the media discovered that I was going to be speaking at a Mr Whippy conference it caused much hilarity, but in all seriousness I think it is a great opportunity to ... More >>
Another step taken towards single economic market
Tuesday, 29 June 2004, 12:52 am | New Zealand Government
The Australian and New Zealand governments have taken another step towards achieving the long term goal of a single economic market in the two countries, this time with a focus on competition and consumer protection law. More >>
Goff launches violence action plan
Monday, 28 June 2004, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Using environmental design to reduce community violence is one of the areas highlighted in an action plan released today by Justice Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Thai PM to visit New Zealand
Monday, 28 June 2004, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the Prime Minister of Thailand, Dr Thaksin Shinawatra, will visit New Zealand on 6 and 7 July. More >>
Address to Export New Zealand Annual Dinner
Monday, 28 June 2004, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to be with you this evening and to have this opportunity to acknowledge the invaluable role exporters play in our economy. Awards are important in the pursuit of excellence so I would like to thank the sponsors for this event - the ANZ, Hamburg ... More >>
Pacific regionalism: tradition continuity renewal
Monday, 28 June 2004, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific regionalism: tradition, continuity, renewal Speech to the Foreign Policy School, Otago University, Dunedin 7pm, 25 June More >>
Youth unemployment plummets
Monday, 28 June 2004, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
The number of young people receiving the unemployment benefit has fallen by more than sixty percent since 1999, figures released by Associate Social Development and Employment Minister Rick Barker show. More >>
Attorney-General no role in stays of proceedings
Monday, 28 June 2004, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
The Attorney-General is not involved in deciding matters of a criminal nature, said Attorney-General, Margaret Wilson. This is because it is important there should not be any element of political interference with the justice system. More >>
Culture of dependency exposed
Monday, 28 June 2004, 12:36 am | New Zealand Government
National Party Social Services spokeswoman Katherine Rich is welcoming research released today which shows New Zealand is spending more on welfare now than it did a decade ago at unemployment's peak. More >>
The benefits of a Trans-Tasman Joint Agency
Monday, 28 June 2004, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Annette King - Speech to MIANZ Annual Conference: The benefits of a Trans-Tasman Therapeutic Products Joint Agency More >>
Beehive Bulletin - 25 June 2004
Friday, 25 June 2004, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Civil Union Bill is appropriate to the times, recognising the reality of relationships instead of attempting to deny their existence, says associate Justice Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Grants assist resource management understanding
Friday, 25 June 2004, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry for the Environment has granted $250,000 to community groups throughout New Zealand to improve public involvement in resource management processes, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. More >>
Mangere Central Primary new library opened
Friday, 25 June 2004, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today opened Mangere Central Primary School's new library and information centre - a modern environment for young children to get excited about books and learning More >>
$250,000 boost for Dunedin business incubator
Friday, 25 June 2004, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Upstart, Dunedin's business incubator, has received $250,000 out of a $2.7 million New Zealand Trade and Enterprise fund to promote small businesses with high growth potential. More >>
Auckland water company powers ahead
Friday, 25 June 2004, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland water supply company, Watercare Services Limited, has been awarded up to 10,829 carbon credits, or emission units, under the government's Projects to Reduce Emissions programme. More >>
Kaipara schools initiative receives funding
Friday, 25 June 2004, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Kaipara schools will receive a funding boost of over $42,000 to support the Te Kotahitanga O Kaipara project, a collaborative educational initiative originating from within the Maori community, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
