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Proposed new school networks for Northland
Tuesday, 10 February 2004, 12:24 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today a proposed new school network for Northland schools that could unlock $4 million for local education - $697,000 for the Russell Peninsula and $3.3 million for Central Northland. More >>
Goff Names New Ambassador To Viet Nam
Tuesday, 10 February 2004, 12:23 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's next Ambassador to Viet Nam will be career diplomat Michael Chilton, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>
Pilot scheme aims to cut court waiting times
Monday, 9 February 2004, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
A pilot scheme aimed at reducing waiting times started at the Wellington District Court today, Courts Minister Rick Barker said. More >>
NZ congratulates Australia, US on FTA
Monday, 9 February 2004, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff today congratulated Australian and United States negotiators for concluding a bilateral free trade agreement. More >>
Goff urges practical cooperation against terrorism
Friday, 6 February 2004, 12:19 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff underlined the importance of Asia-Pacific countries establishing clear channels of cooperation in the fight against terrorism, following a counter-terrorism meeting in Bali. More >>
News & Happenings From Hon Steve Maharey
Thursday, 5 February 2004, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Improving social statistics give the government confidence that 2004 will deliver a further year of social development, Steve Maharey told the Takaro Rotary Club last week during a social 'state of the nation' address. More >>
Everyone needs time to mourn the dead
Thursday, 5 February 2004, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Margaret Wilson says there is no such thing as unlimited bereavement leave under the new Holidays Act, there is no reference to tangi leave, and there is no differentiation on the basis of race or religion. More >>
Agreement signed on ag. greenhouse gas research
Thursday, 5 February 2004, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government and agricultural sector groups have signed a partnership agreement on research into agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. More >>
Brash dredging up old rubbish on Maori and science
Thursday, 5 February 2004, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Don Brash's repetition of a bogus, old story about footrot research funding being denied because it did not have clear benefits for Maori shows how desperately ill-informed he is on Maori issues, says Research, Science and Technology Minister Pete Hodsgon. More >>
Reducing inequalities monitoring reports progress
Thursday, 5 February 2004, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Reducing inequalities monitoring reports released by the government today show improvements in the position of Maori and Pacific peoples. More >>
NZ and EU commit to Solomons' education
Thursday, 5 February 2004, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand, the European Union and the Solomon Islands have signed a Letter of Intent to work in partnership to implement the Solomon Islands' Education Strategic Plan. More >>
District court judge appointed
Thursday, 5 February 2004, 12:02 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Michael Behrens QC of Palmerston North as a District Court Judge. He will sit in Wellington from 12 February. More >>
Why National Radio must go FM - Maharey Speech
Wednesday, 4 February 2004, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Comments at the launch of 101FM for National Radio Christchurch. Mayor’s Reception Lounge, Christchurch City Council Chambers. More >>
Proposed new school network for Invercargill
Wednesday, 4 February 2004, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today a proposed new network for Invercargill schools that could unlock $33 million for local education. More >>
Proposal announced for Wairoa schools
Wednesday, 4 February 2004, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today a proposal for the future of Wairoa schools that could unlock $7.8 million for local education. More >>
More children in early childhood education
Wednesday, 4 February 2004, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced extra funding to create new kindergartens and more places for young children in early childhood education centres around the country. More >>
Minister to lead trade mission to Russia in May
Wednesday, 4 February 2004, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton plans to lead a trade delegation of key New Zealand industry members to Russia in the second half of May this year to explore a wide range of export opportunities. More >>
Another record year for New Zealand tourism
Wednesday, 4 February 2004, 12:04 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand was the destination of choice for over two million overseas guests in 2003—the second year in a row that the industry has reached this milestone. More >>
New facility a reflection of tourism’s future
Wednesday, 4 February 2004, 12:03 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Tourism Mark Burton has today congratulated award-winning KEA Campers for choosing to expand into the South Island. More >>
Prince Edward to visit New Zealand
Tuesday, 3 February 2004, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, will visit New Zealand in March. More >>
