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King Speech: Nurse Maude quality accreditation
Friday, 26 March 2004, 12:01 am | New Zealand Government
Celebrating the first time quality accreditation has been awarded to an organisation providing the range of services available through the Nurse Maude organisation. More >>
Exciting times ahead for Maori Broadcasting
Friday, 26 March 2004, 12:00 am | New Zealand Government
The launch of the Maori Television Service this Sunday (28th March)will be an historical event for all New Zealanders according to Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>
"Fingerprint" identification for native frogs
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The Department of Conservation has made a technological breakthrough that will allow the individual identification of rare Archey's frogs using a method a little like fingerprinting, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>
74 New Constables Graduate Today
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Of the 74 new constables graduating today from Wing 216 at the Porirua Police College, 61 are bound for the North Island and 13 are headed for police districts in the South Island. More >>
Fire and Rescue legislation to be reviewed
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Current fire and rescue legislation is to be reviewed, Internal Affairs Minister, George Hawkins says. More >>
Jim Sutton speech to Meat and Wool NZ
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Chairmen Jeff Grant and Mike Petersen, chief executive Mark Jefferies, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am delighted to be here for the first annual general meeting of the new Meat and Wool NZ organisation and now this scene-setting meeting. More >>
Trans-Tasman forest research deal
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Research, Science and Technology Pete Hodgson and the Australian Government's Minister for Science, Hon. Peter McGauran, are pleased to announce today the formation of a major joint venture in trans-Tasman forest industry research and development. More >>
Tertiary Education Commissioner farewelled
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
The government is putting on record its thanks to the retiring chairperson of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), Dr Andrew West, whose appointment as Chief Executive of Ag Research was announced today. More >>
Michael Cullen: Speech to Herald
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
The survey being released today is, I would suggest, very aptly named. It documents, in more detail than most surveys, the current mood of those who sit around the board table and make decisions about the future of New Zealand businesses. More >>
Role is to ensure the court's decisions respected
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 8:26 am | New Zealand Government
Role is to ensure the court's decisions are respected The Attorney-General's role is to ensure that the decisions of the court are respected, said Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today. More >>
Int. opportunities for public service leaders
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 8:25 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard today presented two public service leaders with grants for international study in public management. More >>
New legislation to benefit Territorials
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Mark Burton is welcoming legislation enacted today to protect the employment of NZDF Territorial Force personnel. More >>
Intl. opportunities for public service leaders
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 12:35 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard today presented two public service leaders with grants for international study in public management. More >>
Caution in Positive Balance of Payments Result
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 12:29 am | New Zealand Government
The narrowing of the balance of payments deficit in the December quarter suggests the export sector is showing some resilience in the face of the strong New Zealand dollar, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Launch of Herald ''Mood of the Boardroom'' Survey
Thursday, 25 March 2004, 12:27 am | New Zealand Government
The survey being released today is, I would suggest, very aptly named. It documents, in more detail than most surveys, the current mood of those who sit around the board table and make decisions about the future of New Zealand businesses. More >>
Mediator for Wairoa review announced
Wednesday, 24 March 2004, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington mediator Bruce Cottrill is to be the independent mediator for the school network review in Wairoa, in line with recommendations from the community, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
IRD reviewing tax laws for trading banks
Wednesday, 24 March 2004, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Michael Cullen confirmed today that Inland Revenue and Treasury are reviewing the tax laws applying to trading banks to ensure they are robust. More >>
King Country The Heartland Of Small Business
Wednesday, 24 March 2004, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
John Tamihere visits the homeland of Colin Meads, Jim Bolger and, of course, shearing, to talk small business. Speech to King Country Small Business Day, Waitomo Community and Arts Hall, Te Kuiti, Wednesday March 24, 4.45pm More >>
High Court Judge appointed
Wednesday, 24 March 2004, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Hon Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Mark Leslie Smith Cooper QC as a Judge of the High Court. More >>
Government proposes problem gambling strategy
Wednesday, 24 March 2004, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The government's proposed problem gambling strategy has the potential to make New Zealand a world leader in addressing gambling harm. More >>
