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Ngati Maniapoto Stand At The Threshold
Friday, 5 December 2003, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
This summit is timely. Ngati Maniapoto stand at the threshold of an exciting future. Assets from various settlements are coming. There is an increase in Maori business activity. It’s time to unlock the future. More >>
Stoat scare on Great Barrier Island
Friday, 5 December 2003, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Department of Conservation has mobilised a massive trapping effort in the Okiwi Basin on Great Barrier Island in response to signs a stoat or weasel may be in the area. Conservation Minister Chris Carter said evidence of stoat or weasel presence ... More >>
Tourism conference will bring huge benefits
Friday, 5 December 2003, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Taupo MP Mark Burton is welcoming the news that the 2004 New Zealand Tourism Conference (NZTC) is coming to Taupo. More >>
Grosvenor Group Financial Services Conference Spch
Friday, 5 December 2003, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A few weeks ago I spoke at the awards ceremony for the Financial Planner of the Year. I speculated as to the quality that each of those attending might identify as paramount to their business, and ventured that it may be reputation. Reputation is not only ... More >>
Assistance for submissions on Waitaki catchment
Friday, 5 December 2003, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs today announced a new Community Assistance Fund to help the public make submissions on the Waitaki catchment resource consent applications. More >>
Parekura Horomia: Fisheries Settlement Looms
Friday, 5 December 2003, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
The first reading of the Maori Fisheries Bill in Parliament this afternoon is a cause for celebration given that is finally before the house after more than 10 years debate. More >>
Fire safety booklet launched
Friday, 5 December 2003, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia is urging marae committees around the country to pay special attention to the new fire safety booklet being launched in Rotorua today. More >>
Tariana Turia: Quality Service Quality Communities
Friday, 5 December 2003, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed International Volunteer Day in 1985. Every 5th of December since then, the UN Volunteers programme, and its civil society partners, have joined with volunteers around the world to celebrate. Activities are ... More >>
Hon Jim Anderton: Launch of Radi centre
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Last month I had the opportunity to open an unusual art exhibition. It was called 'Metaform', and it was an exhibition of wood furniture. Young designers took a pine product and turned it into high value products. More >>
Making the reforms real for university staff
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Government
I would like to thank the Association of University Staff for inviting me to speak at your annual conference. More >>
New Zealand police bound for Bougainville
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Government
A small contingent of New Zealand police officers will be sent to Bougainville in Papua New Guinea in the New Year, to re-establish community-based policing in local hotspots. More >>
Ministers welcome report findings
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard and Associate Transport Minister Harry Duynhoven today welcomed the State Services Commission report by Douglas White QC on conflicts of interest within the Civil Aviation Authority. More >>
Ministers welcome report findings
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Trevor Mallard and Associate Transport Minister Harry Duynhoven today welcomed the State Services Commission report by Douglas White QC on conflicts of interest within the Civil Aviation Authority. More >>
Visa-Free Entry Suspension - Questions And Answers
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
What is the purpose of these changes? There are two main reasons for requiring visitors from Tuvalu, Kiribati and Nauru to obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand: More >>
Tuvalu, Kiribati and Nauru no longer visa free
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced that the visitor visa-waiver scheme for Tuvalu, Kiribati and Nauru nationals will be suspended from 12am Monday 8 December 2003. More >>
Govt's Vision For Small Business - Progress Report
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon John Tamihere: 4 December 2003 Speech Notes The government's vision for small business - a progress report More >>
Mainstream employer of the year award - Speech
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
However, before I do so, I’d like to take a few minutes to share some of the Mainstream Programme’s achievements over the past year. More >>
Employers supporting staff with disabilities
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Police’s Tauranga office is the winner of the State Services Commission’s 2003 Mainstream Employer of the Year Award, recognising its work supporting an employee with a disability. More >>
Cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King will on Monday launch three new evidence-based guidelines on cardiovascular screening, risk assessment and management ; management of type 2 diabetes and management of stroke. More >>
Relationships to strengthen families and whanau
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Steve Maharey 4 December 2003 Speech Notes Building strong relationships to strengthen families and whanau More >>
