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First Modern Apprenticeship Chef Graduates
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
The first chef to complete a Modern Apprenticeship met up with the Minister who introduced the programme in Auckland this morning at the start of a week of activity by government MPs focusing on youth training. More >>
Ethics Advisory Committee recommends key changes
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Proposed changes to New Zealand's ethical review system will ensure that research participants are protected, and will streamline the review of research applications, says Health Minister Annette King. More >>
Pacific trade mission scheduled for July
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton is to lead a trade mission to the South Pacific in July. More >>
Maharey congratulates NZ Idol finalists
Monday, 10 May 2004, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The massive audience support for NZ Idol emphasises New Zealanders' support for locally-made television programmes. More >>
Government & Greater Wellington Transport Package
Monday, 10 May 2004, 6:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government and Greater Wellington Regional Council have agreed to begin detailed work on a Transport Package for the region. More >>
Task Force to focus on Asia relations
Monday, 10 May 2004, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
A Ministerial Task Force has been established to build on recent breakthroughs in economic links with Asia, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Budget 2004: Big budget boost for Investment NZ
Monday, 10 May 2004, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2004 includes a significant financial boost of $26.5 million over the next four years to Investment New Zealand, Industry & Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Budget 2004: Attracting quality investment to NZ
Monday, 10 May 2004, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Strategic Investment Fund is to receive additional operating funding of $4.025 million a year starting in the 2004-2005 financial year commencing on July 1, Industry & Regional Development Minister, Jim Anderton, said today. More >>
Budget 2004: Enhancing investment promotion
Monday, 10 May 2004, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Investment New Zealand will receive additional funding of $6.632 million in 2004/05 and out-years to, amongst other things: More >>
Expanding & Enhancing Strategic Investment Fund
Monday, 10 May 2004, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Strategic Investment Fund, administered by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, will receive additional funding of $4.025 million in 2004/05 and out-years to support the expansion of Investment New Zealand’s promotion and attraction capability. More >>
Strengthening our presence in global markets
Monday, 10 May 2004, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand businesses are a long way from their overseas markets, but the Government is to assist them to overcome the tyranny of distance, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Education mission to China, Korea, South East Asia
Monday, 10 May 2004, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard will depart for Asia on Wednesday 12 May on an education mission. More >>
Building up our market development capability
Monday, 10 May 2004, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Enhancing New Zealand Trade and Enterprise's ability to facilitate more market opportunities for New Zealand companies is an important part of the Government's focus, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Funding boost for negotiating trade agreements
Monday, 10 May 2004, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government would provide extra funding to help negotiate an ever-expanding web of trade agreements with other governments, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
More GPs for rural communities
Monday, 10 May 2004, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Three New Zealand towns are the first to benefit from government funding aimed at attracting general practitioners to rural communities. More >>
Nats show their true colours
Monday, 10 May 2004, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Mark Burton has today slammed what he describes as the National party’s “complete abandonment of responsibility” for the Service men and women of New Zealand. More >>
Goff to visit Japan
Monday, 10 May 2004, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff leaves on Sunday for a three-day visit to Japan that will focus on Pacific and bilateral issues. More >>
Commerce Commission member reappointed
Monday, 10 May 2004, 12:38 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Commission member reappointed Denese Bates, QC has been reappointed as a member of the Commerce Commission for a five year term. More >>
Brash nuke position more bizarre by the day
Friday, 7 May 2004, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
National's position on changing New Zealand's nuclear-free legislation becomes more bizarre by the day, says Foreign Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Innovative new early childhood centre opens
Friday, 7 May 2004, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard officially opened today an early childhood centre in Napier focused on meeting the needs of Samoan children and their families. More >>
