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Budget 2004: Culture and heritage gets new boost
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Helen Clark Prime Minister Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 26 May 2004 Media Statement Budget 2004 Culture and heritage gets new boost More >>
What Business can expect from the Budget
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Michael Cullen Speech to Wellington Chamber of Commerce : What Business can expect from the Budget More >>
Education budget press conference
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard will hold a press conference on Budget Day for education journalists and other interested media on the education initiatives in Budget 2004. The briefing will cover early childhood education and the compulsory ... More >>
Media Advisory 26 May 2004 - Hon Pete Hodgson
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister Pete Hodgson will open the new power plant at Whirinaki, near Napier, next Tuesday, June 1. More >>
Report on Tairawhiti
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has been assured by an independent report that no claims for public money have been made by Tairawhiti Polytechnic for learners who did not receive materials for the courses in which they enrolled, Associate Minister ... More >>
Hip and knee replacement operations set to double
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 12:05 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2004 - The Labour-Progressive government is aiming to double the number of major hip and knee replacement operations being funded by the public health system within the next four years. More >>
TRENZ media briefing
Tuesday, 25 May 2004, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand 2004 Speech by Hon Mark Burton, Minister of Tourism. More >>
Government continues to invest in quality tourism
Tuesday, 25 May 2004, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Government has taken another significant step in ensuring a high quality tourism sector for New Zealand. More >>
FBT rate for low interest loans rises
Monday, 24 May 2004, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The prescribed rate used to calculate fringe benefit tax on low-interest, employment-related loans will rise from 7.30 per cent to 7.50 per cent from 1 July, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Budget 2004: Managing for success
Monday, 24 May 2004, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
"Good management is critical to the success of business. Budget 2004, therefore, has provided $2.4 million in funding so we can work together with businesses to help them maximise their opportunities to build up management capability," Minister ... More >>
Budget 2004: Assistance for textiles industry
Monday, 24 May 2004, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Initiatives to build skills and assist in the transformation of the textile, clothing, footwear and carpet industry, will receive $2.3 million in Budget 2004, Minister for Economic Development Jim Anderton announced today. More >>
Budget 2004: Supporting Sectors To Succeed
Monday, 24 May 2004, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Major projects enabling groups of New Zealand based businesses to take advantage of significant market opportunities will be supported in Budget 2004 with $26 million funding over four years, Minister of Economic Development, Jim Anderton said today. More >>
PM's Speech For 150th Anniversary Of House
Monday, 24 May 2004, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech on the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the House of Representatives in New Zealand More >>
Helen Clark Speech - Malta Official PM's Dinner
Monday, 24 May 2004, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt. Hon Helen Clark 20 May 2004 Official Dinner, Hotel Le Meridien Phoenica, Malta Mr Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen More >>
Malta Chamber of Commerce Speech - PM
Monday, 24 May 2004, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
In my address I will speak about the state of the New Zealand economy and the strategies my government is pursuing for economic success in the 21st century. More >>
Helen Clark Speech - President's Luncheon Malta
Monday, 24 May 2004, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for those kind words. It is hard to believe that it is nearly two years since I had the pleasure of welcoming you to New Zealand in your then capacity as Prime Minister. More >>
Battle of Cassino comemoration - PM Speech
Monday, 24 May 2004, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt. Hon Helen Clark 19 May 2004 Battle of Cassino comemoration: NZ Reception, Palazzo Barberini, Rome, Italy More >>
Immigration agents to be regulated
Monday, 24 May 2004, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister, Paul Swain, today announced Cabinet’s agreement in principle to the statutory regulation of immigration agents. The proposal aims to provide greater protection to people who use agents' services. More >>
Anderton seeks to upgrade "Speed" classification
Monday, 24 May 2004, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton said today that he has accepted the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs to reclassify amphetamine, also known as "speed,” as a Class B1 controlled drug, a higher grade than its current Class ... More >>
Anderton seeks to upgrade "Ecstasy" classification
Monday, 24 May 2004, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton said today that he will seek his Cabinet colleagues' support to reclassify MDMA, commonly known as "Ecstasy” or ‘E,” as a Class B1 controlled drug, up from Class B2 at present. More >>
