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Ministers Enhance The Trans-Tasman Environment
Friday, 30 January 2004, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
An agreement to progress cooperation on banking and competition regulation and the establishment of a Trans-Tasman Accounting Standards Advisory Group were among the many issues discussed today by Treasurer Peter Costello and New Zealand Finance Minister ... More >>
People first – the social state of the nation
Friday, 30 January 2004, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to talk with you about the state of our nation as we head into the year 2004. More >>
Holidays Act information campaign
Friday, 30 January 2004, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Holidays Act 2003 comes into force on 1 April. To help businesses prepare, the Employment Relations Service of the Department of Labour is mailing 150,000 information packs to employers and posting the relevant information on its website. More >>
New training support for Pacific business
Friday, 30 January 2004, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
A new training programme launched by the Labour Progressive coalition government today will give Pacific businesses a boost by providing business skills support and assistance says Economic Development Minister, Jim Anderton and Associate Pacific ... More >>
Maharey challenges Brash to outline social agenda
Friday, 30 January 2004, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Steve Maharey is challenging National leader Don Brash to explain how he would alter the delivery of social services, in the light of evidence that the government’s focus on outcomes has seen New Zealanders social position improve. More >>
Labour Market Outlook Assisted By Reg. Development
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour Market Report released today by the Minister of Social Development and Employment, Steve Maharey, shows strong regional economies supported by sound regional development programmes, says Jim Anderton, Minister of Economic, Regional and Industry ... More >>
Explaining why some New Zealanders are inactive
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Obstacles to Action: A Study of New Zealanders’ Physical Activity and Nutrition, identifies six distinct types of inactive people with particular behavioural needs, motivations and trigger points. More >>
Children have rights and protections at work
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Margaret Wilson says moves are underway to ensure children and young people are aware of their rights and legal protections at work. More >>
Cullen Speech: Pipfruit Industry Conference
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
According to the Chinese astrological calendar, we have just entered the Year of the Monkey. As one would expect, the monkey symbolizes a zest for life, abundant energy, a quick intelligence and a capricious temper. Those born in the Year of the ... More >>
Govt to consult on vine & fruit trees tax regime
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
The government will consult widely with the fruit growing industry over a proposal to make the tax treatment of replacement plantings of fruit trees and vines more flexible, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Steve Maharey Speech: Economic predictions for 04
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to speak with you about the outlook for the national and local economy. More >>
Maharey predicts positive year for jobs
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
The year is set to be a positive one on the job front, according to official forecasts released today by Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
National Party statement wrong
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 8:04 am | New Zealand Government
Shane Ardern, National's Biosecurity spokesman, is incorrect when he says the government claimed last November that it had eliminated the Southern Saltmarsh Mosquito from the Kaipara. More >>
PM pays tribute to Janet Frame
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 12:51 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today paid tribute to writer Janet Frame, who died this morning, saying her contribution to literature in New Zealand and internationally was immense. More >>
Education And Employment Priority For Maori
Wednesday, 28 January 2004, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia says Dr Don Brash should concentrate on developing a coherent Maori Affairs policy rather than ranting about the abolition of the Maori electorate seats. More >>
Pacific education ministers meet
Wednesday, 28 January 2004, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Marian Hobbs leaves tomorrow to attend the third meeting of Pacific Forum Education Ministers in Apia Samoa. She will also represent New Zealand at the funeral of Samoa's Justice Minister, Seumanu Aita Ah Wa, who died in Auckland ... More >>
Education And Employment Priority For Maori
Wednesday, 28 January 2004, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia says Dr Don Brash should concentrate on developing a coherent Maori Affairs policy rather than ranting about the abolition of the Maori electorate seats. More >>
Parekura Horomia: Who's advising Donald?
Wednesday, 28 January 2004, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is a better place in 2004 than it was in 1999 according to Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>
Simon says (but he is wrong)
Wednesday, 28 January 2004, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Margaret Wilson says constructive debate about the Employment Relations Law Reform Bill must be based on facts, not misinformation. More >>
Goff to attend regional meetings, visit East Timor
Wednesday, 28 January 2004, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff flies to Manila tomorrow to attend a meeting of East Asian and Latin American Foreign Ministers in Manila. He will then make a three-day visit to Timor-Leste, and attend a Regional Ministerial Meeting on Counter-Terrorism in ... More >>
