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Partnership key to regional security
Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand continues to work closely with other nations to ensure security in the Asia-Pacific region, says Defence Minister Mark Burton. More >>
Study into establishing business park in Oamaru
Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
An infrastructure study to investigate issues surrounding the establishment of a food-based business park in Oamaru is to be carried out with the support of central government funding, Economic Development Minister, Jim Anderton, said today. More >>
International Financial Reporting Standards Summit
Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Commerce Margaret Wilson outlines the government's views on financial reporting. More >>
Tapu Misa reappointed to Authority
Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 12:41 am | New Zealand Government
Notable columnist and journalist Tapu Misa has been reappointed to the Broadcasting Standards Authority for three years, Acting Broadcasting Minister David Benson-Pope announced today. More >>
Speech to the 88th RSA National Council
Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 12:31 am | New Zealand Government
Hon George Hawkins: Speech to the 88th RSA National Council More >>
Farmer confidence in rural directions
Tuesday, 15 June 2004, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Revelations that farmer confidence has had its biggest jump in optimism in the history of the Rabobank survey should be no surprise, Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
NZAID-backed Lombok trek a world-beater
Tuesday, 15 June 2004, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
An ecotourism programme in Lombok, Indonesia funded by the government’s aid agency, NZAID, has won a prestigious World Legacy Award for environmental tourism, Aid Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Helen Clark Address to RSA National Council
Monday, 14 June 2004, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The past year has been a busy one for the government on many of the issues in which the RSA takes an interest, and I will comment on some of them today. The Minister of Defence and the Minister of Veterans’ Affairs will speak to you in more detail ... More >>
Thai-New Zealand Formal Negotiations Start
Monday, 14 June 2004, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Negotiations on a Closer Economic Partnership trade agreement with Thailand start in Wellington tomorrow, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Pete Hodgson: Government Boost For Gas Exploration
Monday, 14 June 2004, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Exploration for new gas reserves will be encouraged through a suite of proposed measures announced today. Energy Minister Pete Hodgson said with the depletion of Maui gas reserves, new fields were critical to meet future energy needs. More >>
Govt confirms trade and tourism investment
Monday, 14 June 2004, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the America's Cup Trevor Mallard today confirmed the government's trade and tourism investment in Emirates Team New Zealand's challenge for the 2007 America's Cup More >>
Identity Bill to be introduced shortly
Monday, 14 June 2004, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
The new Identity (Citizenship and Travel Documents) Bill to be introduced this month will not contain any reference to citizenship by birth issues, Internal Affairs Minister George Hawkins says. More >>
Wayne Mapp caught napping
Friday, 11 June 2004, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour has an impressive record of achievement in the Treaty settlements area, says Treaty Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson. More >>
NZ to chair committee overseeing UN expenditure
Friday, 11 June 2004, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is to chair the United Nations' Fifth Committee, which oversees expenditure of an annual budget of $NZ11 billion and management of 15,000 staff, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
The public and private benefits of tenure review
Friday, 11 June 2004, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Carter Speech to Federated Farmer's High Country Conference, Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, June 11 More >>
Beehive Bulletin 11 June 2004
Friday, 11 June 2004, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The government's $2.75 billion Working for Families package boosts the incomes of working families more than any tax cuts package ever could. More >>
Annette King Speech: Launch of Otaki PHO
Friday, 11 June 2004, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King launched the Otaki Primary Health Organisation, acknowledging the local community's role in setting it up. More >>
Rick Barker Speech: Apprenticeships Work
Friday, 11 June 2004, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
The work and partnerships that have been developed between Whangarei Boys High School and industry here are very exciting. It is a model of what the government are aiming for throughout New Zealand. More >>
Revival for Hamilton's art-deco courthouse
Friday, 11 June 2004, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
People of Hamilton are going to see their historical courthouse brought back to life says Courts Minister Rick Barker. More >>
Get Involved In The Health Of Your Community
Friday, 11 June 2004, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
If you want to play a part in the significant decisions that affect the health of your community then now is the time to act, says Health Minister Annette King. More >>