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International reporting standards can be used - NZ
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) can now be used in New Zealand, said Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson. More >>
Unit trust loophole to be closed
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
A loophole through which New Zealand residents receive income from Australian unit trusts that is taxed neither in New Zealand nor Australia will be closed, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Estimates Debate - Vote Treaty Negotiations
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Whilst treaty negotiations is a quite wide portfolio I want to speak specifically to progress in that area. More >>
Opening Hutt Service Centre
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The staff of the Community Probation Service have an essential role to play in our community. Probation officers protect the community safety by managing the needs of people on community-based sentences. They work on an individual level with each ... More >>
Ngati Tama Claims Settlement Bill - 2nd reading
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
I stand to support the Ngati Tama Claims Settlement Bill, and I say so knowing that a number of issues have arisen during the settlement process. I want to say that the resolution of those issues lies with Ngâti Tama. This is its bill. Ngâti Tama ... More >>
Tourism continues to be a winner for New Zealand
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism is an economic powerhouse that is delivering benefits across New Zealand, says Tourism Minister Mark Burton, and he's got the figures to prove it. More >>
Reducing Youth Offending Programme
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
For many years successive Governments have grappled with what to do with young people who commit offences. We have all heard the media reports about the number of New Zealand youth who are 'out of control'. More >>
Clean Slate Bill third reading
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
I move, that the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Bill be now read a third time. More >>
Half a million to benefit from Clean Slate
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Half a million New Zealanders with minor convictions who have not re-offended for seven years can now put their past behind them following today's passage of the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Bill, says Justice Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Fall in unemployment welcomed
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 12:47 am | New Zealand Government
According to Statistics New Zealand’s Household Labour Force Survey for the March 2004 quarter, New Zealand’s official unemployment rate stands at 4.3 per cent (down 0.3 percentage points from the previous quarter). Employment statistics across a ... More >>
Tourism continues to be a winner for New Zealand
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 12:45 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism is an economic powerhouse that is delivering benefits across New Zealand, says Tourism Minister Mark Burton, and he’s got the figures to prove it. More >>
Making government information more accessible
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard welcomed the announcement today that more local government services will be available on-line. More >>
NZ Music Month quiz issued to MPs today
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard has issued her annual New Zealand music quiz to all Members of Parliament in celebration of New Zealand Music Month. “The twenty-question quiz started four years ago when I thought that ... More >>
Maharey congratulates NZ Idol finalists
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The massive audience support for NZ Idol emphasises New Zealanders support for locally-made television programmes, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
New Zealand number one people’s choice—again!
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand number one people’s choice—again! New Zealand is on top in the UK tourism market today, after winning the Guardian & Observer’s People’s Choice award for best long-haul travel destination. More >>
Europeans show they're serious about Doha Round
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
A letter from the European Union's trade and agriculture commissioners setting out Europe's views on WTO negotiations was "a positive move", Trade Negotiations and Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Trans-Tasman market important for both sides
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
A new study confirms that not only is Australia important for New Zealand business but that New Zealand is important for Australian business. More >>
Budget 2004: Lifting Education & Living Standards
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is backing the international education industry with a $40 million package of initiatives designed to lift our overseas profile, and strengthen the education sector through international exchanges of top students and staff, Education ... More >>
Budget 2004: Govt. Backs Intl. Education Sector
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to welcome you here today for the announcement of the 2004 international education budget package. This package marks a significant government commitment to supporting the development of New Zealand's international education industry. More >>
King attending OECD Forum, World Health Assembly
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King is attending the OECD Health Ministers’ Forum and Ministerial Meeting in Paris, beginning on Thursday; the Commonwealth Health Ministers’ Meeting (pre-World Health Assembly) in Geneva; the 57th World Health Assembly in Geneva; ... More >>
