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Immigration policy attracts skilled migrants
Friday, 2 April 2004, 12:06 am | New Zealand Government
The Immigration Minister Paul Swain says highly qualified professionals are being actively recruited in areas of skill shortages across the whole country as a result of the first full month's operation of the new Skilled Migrant Category. More >>
Climate change policy accelerates energy projects
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A climate change policy offering 'carbon credits' to new cleaner energy projects has brought forward significant new electricity generation proposals. More >>
Welcome support for government direction
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Proposals by United Future to revamp Child Youth and Family services in New Zealand are a welcome confirmation that the government’s current policy direction is on the right track. More >>
Turia Welcomes Settlement
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Te Tai Hauauru MP Tariana Turia applauds the New Plymouth District Council on the just way they have dealt with the return of part of the Pekapeka block to Te Atiawa. More >>
Award winners highlight value of energy efficiency
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Media Statement Award winners highlight value of energy efficiency The winners of last night’s EnergyWise Awards show that energy efficiency and conservation makes good business sense as well as helping New Zealand meet its energy needs, says Energy ... More >>
Television violence report to be studied
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will carefully consider the report of the Television Violence Project Working Group which was presented to Acting Broadcasting Minister David Benson-Pope today. More >>
Developing international education
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech to the Wellington Diplomatic Club, Wellington, looking at international education More >>
New payments schedule good for ACC claimants
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC claimants will have better access to affordable treatment due to changes in fees paid to treatment providers, which came into effect today, ACC Minister Ruth Dyson has announced. More >>
Magnet New Zealand Forum
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
It is clear that Magnet hospitals attract and retain highly qualified professional nurses and deliver consistent and high standards of patient care. I believe the Magnet framework has enormous potential in New Zealand. More >>
Big drop in Counties Manukau burglaries 1999-2003
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Recorded burglary offences across most of the Counties Manukau police district have fallen dramatically since the Labour-led government took office in late 1999. More >>
War Pensions and Allowances increase
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
All War Disablement Pensions and Allowances and Veteran’s Pensions and Concessions will increase from 1 April as part of the annual cost of living adjustment. More >>
Jim Sutton - Austimber seminar, Albury, Australia
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen:It is great to be here, to join with you all in the NZ Pavilion at Austimber. More >>
Inspector-Gen. of Intelligence & Security resigns
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that following the High Court judgment issued today, the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, Laurie Greig, has given written notice of his resignation to the Governor-General. More >>
After Aqua: NZ's electricity future
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Unsurprisingly, I thought I would begin by discussing Meridian's surprise announcement earlier this week that it was stopping work on Project Aqua. More >>
Website for curriculum debate launched
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
An interactive online community giving teachers and educators throughout New Zealand the opportunity to discuss, debate and update the school curriculum was launched today by Education Minister Trevor Mallard. More >>
Crown to consider council offer of Waitara lands
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty Negotations Minister Margaret Wilson today congratulated the New Plymouth District Council on its decision to offer the Waitara lands to the Crown for eventual return to local Maori. More >>
Crown to consider council offer of Waitara lands
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty Negotations Minister Margaret Wilson today congratulated the New Plymouth District Council on its decision to offer the Waitara lands to the Crown for eventual return to local Maori. More >>
Michael King
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today she was deeply distressed to learn of the death of historian Michael King and his wife, Maria Jungowska, in a car accident yesterday. More >>
RMA review opportunity for rural NZ
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor today welcomed the government's Resource Management Act review on behalf of rural New Zealand. More >>
National would deny community RMA involvement
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Don Brash has revealed the National Party's plan to shut communities out of decision-making under the Resource Management Act, Acting Environment Minister David Benson-Pope said today. More >>
