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Appointment to Student Allowance Appeal Authority
Tuesday, 23 December 2003, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Retired District Court Judge John Gatley has been appointed the sole member of the Student Allowance Appeal Authority, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Goff releases reports into Bain case
Monday, 22 December 2003, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Phil Goff today released the Ministry of Justice's report and Sir Thomas Thorp's review of the David Bain case. More >>
Oaths and affirmations to be reviewed
Monday, 22 December 2003, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
A comprehensive review of New Zealand’s oaths and affirmations is to be undertaken by an inter-departmental working group, Justice Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>
NZ plans to recognise importance of Anzac Cove
Monday, 22 December 2003, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Helen Clark, said today that the New Zealand Historic Places Trust was looking at ways to recognise the heritage importance to New Zealanders of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli. More >>
Updated guidelines for NGO - government contracts
Monday, 22 December 2003, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Finance Minister Trevor Mallard welcomed updated guidelines on contracting between non-government organisations (NGOs) and government agencies, released by Treasury today. More >>
Oamaru Waitaki catchment office opens January 6
Monday, 22 December 2003, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Ministry for the Environment office opens in Oamaru on January 6, giving the community easy access to information and assistance on the Waitaki water allocation process, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Appointment to Student Allowance Appeal Authority
Monday, 22 December 2003, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Retired District Court Judge John Gatley has been appointed the sole member of the Student Allowance Appeal Authority, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
DOC is one of the most responsible rural landlords
Monday, 22 December 2003, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Claims from the farming sector that the Department of Conservation is a negligent landlord do not bear scrutiny, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Appointments Broadcasting Standards Authority
Monday, 22 December 2003, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Former television executive Paul France has been appointed to the board of the Broadcasting Standards Authority and current member Diane Musgrave has been reappointed, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Tangiwai - Governor Gen's speech & Queen's message
Monday, 22 December 2003, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Please see below the text of the Governor-General's speech at the Tangiwai commemorations, including the Queen's message. More >>
Vessels detected by Ross Sea surveillance flight
Friday, 19 December 2003, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Several contacts were made with fishing vessels on a surveillance flight conducted over the Ross Sea by an RNZAF Orion Aircraft on Thursday. More >>
Goff names Prostitution Law Review Committtee
Friday, 19 December 2003, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
"As Minister of Justice I have appointed two of the representatives on the committee. They are Susan Martin and Sister Catherine Hannan. Both were nominated by Peter Dunne, leader of United Future," Mr Goff said. More >>
Economy stronger than expected in 3Q
Friday, 19 December 2003, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The economy expanded for the thirteenth consecutive quarter in the three months to the end of September and the pace of growth was above economists' expectations, Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Auditor-General’s Armstrong report welcomed
Friday, 19 December 2003, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Auditor-General has today released a report on expenses incurred by Dr Ross Armstrong during his tenure as Chairperson of Television New Zealand, New Zealand Post, and Industrial Research Limited. More >>
Budget numbers support family assistance package
Friday, 19 December 2003, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A Future Directions package to assist low and middle income families will be the centrepiece of next year’s budget, Finance Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
Minister still considering Unlisted venture
Friday, 19 December 2003, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel is still considering whether to exercise the declaration power contained in the Securities Markets Act 1988 in relation to the Unlisted securities trading facility More >>
Achievements for Auckland-government partnership
Friday, 19 December 2003, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Issues Minister Judith Tizard has used the final Auckland Mayoral Forum of 2003 to reflect on achievements made under the Auckland-government partnership. More >>
Visitors continue to make major economic contrib.
Friday, 19 December 2003, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Tourism Mark Burton is today congratulating the tourism sector for another remarkable year. More >>
Extension Granted On Animal Welfare Codes
Friday, 19 December 2003, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
An extension to the time required for completing the four deemed codes of animal welfare was issued today. More >>
Scampi to be introduced to the fisheries QMS
Friday, 19 December 2003, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson will introduce legislation next year to introduce scampi to the Quota Management System (QMS) from 1 October 2004. More >>
