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Saltmarsh Mosquito eradicated from Mahia
Thursday, 27 November 2003, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Health authorities have won a second battle against the Southern Saltmarsh Mosquito but warn that the war against the Aussie invader is still far from over, Associate Biosecurity Minister Marian Hobbs said today. More >>
Next of Kin receive Operational Service Medals
Thursday, 27 November 2003, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Defence Minister Mark Burton will today present the New Zealand Operational Service Medal (NZOSM) to 45 next of kin of New Zealanders who were killed or died in military operations since 1945. More than 200 people are ... More >>
NZ signs trade deal with Russia
Thursday, 27 November 2003, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has signed a trade agreement with Russia that should help the Russian Federation's accession to the World Trade Organisation, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
NZ welcomes WTO appeal ruling on fireblight
Thursday, 27 November 2003, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
The World Trade Organisation appellate body's ruling that Japan's restrictions on apple imports are unjustified was welcome news, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Dalziel Speech: Child/Youth Law Policy Conference
Wednesday, 26 November 2003, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to present some thoughts to this important conference focussing as it does on the laws that relate to children and young people. I have been asked to do so in my capacity as Associate Minister of Justice with responsibility ... More >>
Phil Goff Speech - Serious stocktake
Wednesday, 26 November 2003, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has undergone huge changes over the last 40 years in its view of the world, its trading patterns and indeed the composition of its community. More >>
Health and physical activity to improve wellbeing
Wednesday, 26 November 2003, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard today launched a new health and physical activity resource, which aims to improve the wellbeing of New Zealand children. More >>
High-tech kids book an example to wood industry
Wednesday, 26 November 2003, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The development of a three-dimensional children’s book is an example of the innovation the New Zealand economy needs, Economic Development Minister, Progressive Leader Jim Anderton says. More >>
HIT Lab eyeMagic Launch
Wednesday, 26 November 2003, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
I first saw the possibilities of HITLab’s virtual reality and human interface technology before the Innovate conference in March last year. - I was able to return and officially open Hit Lab in February this year. More >>
Text messaging new tool in fines collection
Wednesday, 26 November 2003, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Ministry collections centre staff are now sending text message reminders to people who continue to avoid paying overdue reparation and fines, Courts Minister Rick Barker said today. More >>
Anderton Speech: ATNZ Apprentice Training
Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 9:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Doug Budge – MC, Regional Liaison Manager EITO John Broadhead – Competenz/ATNZ CEO Bruce Howat – ATNZ National Manager Rodger Wyatt – Local Chairman Ken Culverwell – ATNZ Local Committee Students and guests More >>
Welcome to Aids Awareness runners
Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King will tomorrow welcome a group of New Zealand tertiary student runners on the steps of Parliament as they finish a leg of their nation-wide campaign to heighten awareness of Aids. The runners are running from Cape Reinga ... More >>
How loud is too loud for children's toys?
Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard is reminding Christmas shoppers about the dangers of noisy toys. More >>
Mallard Speech: Lobbying and the government
Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Lobbying is a topic that often makes headlines. Sometimes lobbyists seek out the media - often through stunts and protest marches or sometime the results of lobbying efforts make the headlines - such as the banning ownership of dangerous dogs. More >>
New road safety campaign targets driver education
Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Transport Minister Paul Swain says almost every driver or owner of a motor vehicle in New Zealand will be encouraged to improve their knowledge of the road code as part of a new education campaign designed to improve road safety. More >>
Tamihere Speech: Saving and Sharing Research Data
Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Opening speech for the Health Research Council workshop: "Saving and Sharing Research Data – Policy and Practice," Duxton Hotel, Wellington, Tuesday November 25, 9am. More >>
Internet gives access to NCEA results
Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Online access to this year’s internally assessed NCEA results has been made available for the first time, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Minister for Economic Development
Monday, 24 November 2003, 9:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Forestry industry representatives have been invited to Wellington to meet with Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton to discuss the industry's development strategy. More >>
Annette King announces DHB appointments
Monday, 24 November 2003, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Annette King has announced a new deputy chair for Southland District Health Board, and three other new DHB board appointments. More >>
Long term job seekers assisted through new agmnt.
Monday, 24 November 2003, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
An agreement signed between Dunedin health practitioners Activ8 and Work and Income aims to vocationally assess 25 people who have been in receipt of an unemployment benefit for more than 8 years. More >>
