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Public view to be sought in review of oaths
Wednesday, 18 February 2004, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Over the next few months, New Zealanders will have the chance to say whether or not they think the country’s oaths and affirmations should be updated. The oaths to be reviewed include those taken by new citizens, public office holders and some ... More >>
Cullen: Speech to the Community Trusts Conference
Wednesday, 18 February 2004, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
The recent debate over the treatment of Maori customary rights regarding the foreshore and seabed has reminded us of the degree to which we rely upon an underlying sense of participation and fairness to make our communities work. Social cohesion is something ... More >>
Agreement on Mapua reached
Wednesday, 18 February 2004, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
What was once New Zealand's worst contaminated site – the former Fruitgrower's Chemical Company property at Mapua – will become a safe local attraction once remediation work is completed, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs says. More >>
Parekura Horomia: Kia hiwa ra - Listen to culture
Wednesday, 18 February 2004, 12:13 am | New Zealand Government
I am happy to be here today and I congratulate Angus MacFarlane on preparing this book. More >>
Meat Board Bill referred to select committee
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The bill to restructure the Meat Board and form Meat and Wool New Zealand has been given its first reading, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Newman misleads yet again
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Claims in Parliament by Act MP Muriel Newman that government assistance to repair dangerous rural housing is only available to Maori are completely incorrect, Housing Minister Steve Maharey said this afternoon. More >>
Government targets need not privilege
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
“The government is committed to fairness and to opportunity for all, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today. “That is why our policies are focused on need rather than privilege.” More >>
Meat Board restructuring bill first reading speech
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
First reading of the Meat Board Restructuring Bill Parliament Mr Speaker, I move that the Meat Board Restructuring Bill now be read a first time. At the appropriate time I intend to move that the Bill be referred to the Primary Production Committee ... More >>
Central and local government hail historic agmnt.
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Transport Minister Paul Swain says central and local government leaders are now in a position to make real progress on Auckland transport issues, with today's acceptance of the December "Investing for Growth" package. More >>
15 community action programmes to fight drugs
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton has announced the locations of 15 new Community Action on Youth & Drugs (CAYAD) programmes to combat illicit drug use. More >>
New fines payment campaign targets worst offenders
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
An eye-catching advertising campaign targeting one of the worst groups of fines defaulters in the country was launched today with a frank message from Courts Minister Rick Barker. More >>
Govt Poised To Help Flood-Affected Farmers
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Floods have hit farmers and growers in Rangitikei, Manawatu, and Wairarapa hard, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Work programme to boost export education
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Thousand of providers and students in the export education sector will benefit this year from an industry-funded $3.2 million work programme - the first of its kind, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Goff names new High Commissioner to Samoa
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Samoa will be career diplomat John Adank, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Work permits for Zimbabwe nationals extended
Monday, 16 February 2004, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
A work permit policy for Zimbabwean nationals, which was introduced in February 2003, will be extended due to the continued instability within Zimbabwe, Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel announced today. More >>
Cabinet approves Manawatu, Rangitikei relief funds
Monday, 16 February 2004, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet today approved grants of $20,000 each to the Manawatu and Rangitikei Mayoral Relief funds, Civil Defence and Emergency Management Minister George Hawkins says. More >>
Horomia: Debate on the Prime Ministers address 04
Monday, 16 February 2004, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker.I am pleased to be able to stand in this house and support the Prime Minister who is leading a government that is passionate about the future of New Zealand. I congratulate the Prime minister on the leadership she has shown in determining the ... More >>
Parekura Horomia: Maori succeeding as Maori
Monday, 16 February 2004, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
It's been a busy day.today I opened the final chapter of what can be aptly described as an epic journey for whanau hapu and Iwi. More >>
Govt's support for the arts important: survey
Monday, 16 February 2004, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
A just-published survey confirms the importance of the government's cultural recovery package and other forms of support for New Zealand's creative professionals, says Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard. More >>
State sector retirement scheme providers announced
Monday, 16 February 2004, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
AMP Financial Services (NZ) Ltd (AMP), ASB Group Investments Limited (ASB), AXA New Zealand (AXA) and Global Retirement Trust (GRT) have been selected as the providers for a new retirement savings scheme for employees in the state sector, State Services ... More >>
