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Turia Speech: Whanau violence & whanau development
Wednesday, 14 January 2004, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
E nga iwi e huihui nei i raro o Taranaki maunga, e pupuri tonu ana i nga tikanga o Parihaka, tena koutou katoa. More >>
Helping students move to secondary school - study
Tuesday, 13 January 2004, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Helping students move to secondary school - study A new research study will explore how New Zealand students cope during and after their transition to secondary school, and identify how to better help students make the move, Education Minister Trevor ... More >>
Third NZ relief flight bound for Niue tomorrow
Tuesday, 13 January 2004, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Urgently-needed skills and supplies will be included in the third RNZAF C-130 relief flight bound for Niue tomorrow (Wednesday), Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
High Court backs NZ Immigration Service
Monday, 12 January 2004, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel today welcomed a recent High Court decision, which she says confirms that an investment scheme, involving the borrowing of a million dollars by a Chinese businessman seeking New Zealand residence, does not meet government ... More >>
New video-conferencing service for schools
Monday, 12 January 2004, 12:07 am | New Zealand Government
A new video conferencing bridge service will be available to 72 schools throughout New Zealand for the start of the 2004 school year with a further 17 schools linking in later in the year, Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced today. More >>
Stunned Completely Unexpected by Sir Peter's Death
Monday, 12 January 2004, 12:04 am | New Zealand Government
The sudden death of Sir Peter Elworthy was a total shock, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Asbestos clean-up equipment heading to Niue
Sunday, 11 January 2004, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Asbestos clean-up equipment heading to Niue Special equipment will be sent to Niue this week to clean up asbestos roofing fragments amongst the rubble of buildings destroyed by Cyclone Heta, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Pacific region rallies to help Niue
Sunday, 11 January 2004, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders, regional governments and overseas-based Niueans have rallied to provide swift and substantial relief to the cyclone-ravaged island of Niue, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Cutting climate change through cutting waste
Monday, 5 January 2004, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Making simple changes around the home and garden can make a real contribution to helping to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
New Year's resolution – save money and lifestyle
Sunday, 4 January 2004, 12:39 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs is urging households to become Energy-Wise to reduce their contribution to climate change, thereby preserving the New Zealand environment. More >>
Motorists urged to stay safe
Friday, 2 January 2004, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minster for Transport Judith Tizard is urging motorists travelling home after Christmas and New Year holidays to take some simple steps to keep themselves safe, save money and reduce their impact on the environment. More >>
NZ gives $200,000 to Iranian earthquake victims
Monday, 29 December 2003, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
NZ gives $200,000 to Iranian earthquake victims New Zealand is giving $200,000 to help the victims of the devastating earthquake in south-eastern Iran, Duty Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
Youth Training Programmes Get The Go Ahead
Wednesday, 24 December 2003, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has given the go-ahead next year for two pilot schemes that will assist teenagers from low-income families to study courses at Telford Rural Polytechnic in Balclutha and the Westport Deep Sea Fishing School. More >>
Travellers warned of Indonesian terrorism risk
Wednesday, 24 December 2003, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders travelling to Indonesia over the Christmas/New Year holiday period should be aware of the heightened risk of terrorist activity in Jakarta, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
NZ now party to all 12 UN terrorism conventions
Wednesday, 24 December 2003, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is now fully compliant with its international obligations to counter terrorism, having become party to all 12 United Nations terrorism conventions, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
Clean Slate to help people get on with their lives
Tuesday, 23 December 2003, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
'Clean Slate' will help people get on with their lives Legislation due to be passed by Parliament early next year will allow thousands of New Zealanders with minor convictions to finally put past mistakes behind them. More >>
Commerce Commission report on unbundling released
Tuesday, 23 December 2003, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Communications Minister Paul Swain has released the Commerce Commission’s final report on unbundling the Local Loop Network and the Fixed Public Data Network. More >>
Youth training programmes get the go-ahead
Tuesday, 23 December 2003, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
The government has given the go-ahead next year for two pilot schemes to assist teenagers from low-income families to study courses at Telford Rural Polytechnic in Balclutha and the Westport Deep Sea Fishing School. More >>
Submissions on proposed Thai CEP called for
Tuesday, 23 December 2003, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton today released an information paper on the proposed Closer Economic Partnership between New Zealand and Thailand and invited business people and other interested parties to comment on the proposed agreement. More >>
Gambling Act will tackle increase
Tuesday, 23 December 2003, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government
Disappointing gambling statistics released today are exactly the kind of thing the new Gambling Act will tackle, Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
