New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 2238]
Jim Sutton speech to Champions of Cheese
Friday, 2 April 2004, 10:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen: I am delighted to be here tonight. This is a wonderful way to celebrate innovation and excellence in cheese-making. More >>
Cyber Communities ‘Jobs Jolt’ programme a win-win
Friday, 2 April 2004, 10:25 pm | New Zealand Government
A new employment partnership with community sector organisations targeting job seekers needing to improve their information and communications technology (ICT) skills was launched today. More >>
The role of The Correspondence School
Friday, 2 April 2004, 10:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today that the Ministry of Education is undertaking a project looking into the role of The Correspondence School. More >>
Gisborne Small Business - First to See the Light
Friday, 2 April 2004, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon John Tamihere speech More >>
Address to the Automobile Association
Friday, 2 April 2004, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Pete Hodgson Address to the Automobile Association annual conference as Minister of Transport. More >>
Work replacing welfare in Hawke's Bay
Friday, 2 April 2004, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Fewer people on the unemployment benefit is good news for Hawke's Bay More >>
Launch of Partnership Health PHO
Friday, 2 April 2004, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King today launched Partnership Health Canterbury Te Kei o Te Waka, the largest PHO in New Zealand covering more than 330,000 people. More >>
Annette King welcomes 10 new PHOs
Friday, 2 April 2004, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King says a new Primary Health Organisation (PHO) initiative means that almost one in three New Zealanders will now be able to get prescribed medicines for no more than $3 an item. More >>
Te Arawa ready to enter Treaty negotiations
Friday, 2 April 2004, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The iwi and hapu of Te Arawa – based in Rotorua – have joined together to negotiate the settlement of their Treaty of Waitangi claims, says Treaty Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson. More >>
Te Arawa ready to enter Treaty negotiations
Friday, 2 April 2004, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
E ai ki te Minita mö ngä Whiriwhiringa Tiriti a Margaret Wilson, kua kotahi mai ngä iwi me ngä hapü o Te Arawa – e noho nei ki Rotorua – ki te whakarite i te whakataunga o ä rätou kerëme i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. More >>
Rural nurse scholarships scheme extended
Friday, 2 April 2004, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor this morning announced an exciting extension to the government's Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (rural) Scholarship scheme. More >>
Extension will benefit rural schools
Friday, 2 April 2004, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Extension will benefit rural schools Associate Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor has welcomed the extension of the government's Laptops for Teachers scheme. More >>
Attorney-General has no role in Nick Smith case
Friday, 2 April 2004, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General has no role in Nick Smith case Attorney-General Margaret Wilson says she wants to make it clear she had nothing to do with the Solicitor-General's decision. More >>
Laptops extended to area school teachers
Friday, 2 April 2004, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
The Laptops for Teachers scheme is being extended to all permanent, full-time primary teachers (years 1-6) at area schools over the next three months, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
O’Connor Speech: NZ Rural GP Network
Friday, 2 April 2004, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor discusses PHOs, the challenges facing rural health professionals and government initiatives to support rural health. More >>
Disturbing attitude towards cultural institutions
Friday, 2 April 2004, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
“I am deeply concerned at the actions of National and Act in voting against the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Bill today,” said Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
Legislation confirms NZSO as cultural flagship
Friday, 2 April 2004, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Bill passed today once again demonstrates the Labour-led Government’s commitment to ensuring the ongoing availability of arts, culture and heritage to the people of New Zealand. More >>
Travel warning for Gallipoli commemorations
Friday, 2 April 2004, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has upgraded its travel advice to recommend that New Zealanders defer tourist and non-essential travel to Turkey, including the Gallipoli area,” Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Goff calls for more help for Afghanistan
Friday, 2 April 2004, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff is urging other countries to contribute to the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) that are helping to rebuild shattered communities throughout Afghanistan. More >>
Skilled Migrant Category Questions and Answers
Friday, 2 April 2004, 12:07 am | New Zealand Government
How often does the NZIS select Expressions of Interest from the Pool? Selections are scheduled to take place fortnightly. More >>