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Budget 2004 invests in a strong public sector
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
"Budget 2004 delivers a further instalment in the government's long-term programme to rebuild and strengthen the core state sector," State Services Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Budget 2004: Maori succeeding as Maori in business
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Vote: Maori Affairs package in the budget is designed to advance Te Puni Kokiri's 'Maori succeeding as Maori' vision and to assist Maori develop their skills and assets. More >>
Budget 2004: Whanau development for Maori success
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The success of Maori is not only good for Maori but for the country as a whole, says Minister of Maori Affairs Parekura Horomia. More >>
Budget 2004: Toward a more productive economy
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2004 allocates more than $30 million over the next four years to practical measures to help businesses run more smoothly and productively. More >>
Budget 2004: Promoting NZ in the world economy
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
"New Zealand's ability to promote our skills and talents and raise our position in the global economy is enhanced by Budget 2004's investment, management and market development initiatives. More >>
Budget 2004: Fuelling innovation through research
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will invest $212 million of new funding in research, science and technology (RS&T) over the next four years. More >>
Budget 2004: 5th budget best yet - Cullen
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
"Budget 2004 is a strong financial and policy statement from a government with the guts and the confidence to govern for the long-term," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Budget 2004: A responsible budget - PM
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that Budget 2004 was delivering a further growth dividend to low and modest income families after several years of economic growth and careful budget management under the Labour-led government. More >>
Budget 2004: Overview - Working for families
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Objectives: to ensure work pays, to ensure families have sufficient income to give their children a good start in life, to reduce the barriers to work, to simplify the benefit structure, to ensure people receive their full entitlement. More >>
BUDGET 2004: Lifting education standards
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is delivering on its commitment to lift education standards for all young New Zealanders by injecting extra funding of $2 billion over four years into education, bringing total spending to $9.2 billion by 2007-08, Education Minister ... More >>
BUDGET 2004: Landmark budget for education
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced a landmark package for New Zealand's youngest children and their families through the provision of free early childhood education and significant new funding to ensure early childhood education of the ... More >>
Hon Dr Michael Cullen: Budget 2004 Speech
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2004 is the fifth budget I have had the honour of presenting to Parliament for its consideration. This continuity of fiscal management has allowed a consistency of approach which today’s budget reinforces. More >>
Cultural focus vital for sustainable tourism
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Cultural tourism is one of the sector’s most potentially valuable areas, as well as an essential part of industry sustainability, says Tourism Minister Mark Burton. More >>
Community education funding changes announced
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
New funding arrangements for community education courses taught by public tertiary institutions were announced today. More >>
Greater protection for our screen heritage
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that New Zealand's unique screen heritage will be enhanced by the government decision in Budget 2004 to allocate additional funds to the New Zealand Film Archive. More >>
Museum and Gallery win funding approval
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Helen Clark said today that conditional approval has been given to grant $1.177 million to the Nelson Provincial Museum and $2.475 million to the Sarjeant Gallery in Wanganui. More >>
Media Statement - Crimes Amendment Bill (no 2)
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crimes Amendment Bill (No. 2) proposes increased penalties for sexual conduct with a person aged 12-16, up from seven years to 10 years' imprisonment (section 134) and removes current time limitations on bringing prosecutions. More >>
Budget 2004 Support for migrants and business
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2004 allocates more than $62 million over the next four years for practical measures to help migrants, refugees and their families make a greater contribution to the economy and society. More >>
Unemployment halved since 1999
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of people receiving the statutory Unemployment Benefit has halved since1999, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey told Parliament this afternoon. More >>
National Memorial Park to honour war dead
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced plans to establish a National Memorial Park to honour those who have served New Zealand in war. More >>
