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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 >>
Graduates fill the gap in Auckland schools
Monday, 24 November 2003, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Trevor Mallard said an intensive three-days of interviews got under way this morning to try and match this year's secondary teacher graduates with much needed job vacancies in the Auckland and Northland area. More >>
Otago Uni's Leading Thinkers Programme Supported
Monday, 24 November 2003, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
The government is to invest $25 million in the University of Otago’s ‘Leading Thinkers’ advancement programme, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey announced today. More >>
Beehive Bulletin
Monday, 24 November 2003, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation giving effect to the agreed model for allocating Maori fisheries settlement assets was introduced to Parliament this week. Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson says the bill is a cause for celebration after more than 10 years of debate amongst Maori. ... More >>
Ensuring a future for independent production
Friday, 21 November 2003, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Comments at the Screen Production and Development Association Small Country, Big Picture 2003 conference. Hotel Intercontinental, Wellington. More >>
Future assured for independent production industry
Friday, 21 November 2003, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Moves by the government to foster a greater sense of national identity ensures a bright future for the independent production industry, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
PM condemns Istanbul bombings
Friday, 21 November 2003, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark says that the New Zealand government is shocked and appalled by the cold-blooded and indiscriminate terrorist attacks in Istanbul. More >>
Corrections Minister responds to Ron Mark claims
Friday, 21 November 2003, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Corrections Minister Paul Swain has released the following correspondence to the New Zealand First MP Ron Mark, in response to documents tabled in Parliament and a letter received from Mr Mark. More >>
Public service broadcasting increasingly relevant
Friday, 21 November 2003, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
The government has reasserted the importance of public service broadcasting as part of the push to develop New Zealand’s national identity, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Govt Response Waitangi Tribunal's Petroleum Report
Friday, 21 November 2003, 12:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has confirmed its view that publicly owned petroleum assets are not available for use in settling Treaty of Waitangi claims. More >>
Sale of Crown's stake in Kupe gas field to proceed
Friday, 21 November 2003, 12:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown will proceed with the sale of its 11 percent share in the Kupe gas field to the state-owned electricity generator Genesis Power. The Government decided in April this year to sell to Genesis its share in Kupe, which is off the southern Taranaki ... More >>
Swain Speech to Local Govt NZ Transport Forum
Friday, 21 November 2003, 12:15 am | New Zealand Government
Paul Swain Speech: The Land Transport Management Act In Practice Speech to Local Government NZ Transport Forum, Wgtn More >>
Burton Speech: Tourism & Modern Apprentice Grads
Thursday, 20 November 2003, 9:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Good evening. I am delighted to be here, to present a graduation certificate to Vanessa Zeitsman, New Zealand’s very first Tourism and Travel Modern Apprentice. More >>
Ngati Tama settlement becomes law
Thursday, 20 November 2003, 9:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson said this event of great significance for the tribe marks the settlement of long-held historical grievances in Taranaki and the beginning of a new era of progress. More >>
Launch of Northland Tourism Strategy 2003
Thursday, 20 November 2003, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Kia Ora, and greetings to you all. I am delighted to be here today to launch Northland's Tourism Strategy 2003. Having spent the day visiting a wide variety of the visitor experiences on offer here in Northland, I am convinced that this exciting region ... More >>
Auckland Tourism Industry Update
Thursday, 20 November 2003, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
It is my very great pleasure to be with you today here in the City of Sails for your Industry Update meeting. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest destination for international visitors and a major domestic holiday destination, as well as the largest generator ... More >>
Redevelopment work underway in Eastern Porirua
Thursday, 20 November 2003, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Steve Maharey today helped remove a window, launching the start of a $3.6m project to improve state housing in Eastern Porirua. More >>
Goff seeks Mark's help on assault allegations
Thursday, 20 November 2003, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Phil Goff is urging NZ First MP Ron Mark to cooperate fully with attempts to bring to justice two men Mr Mark claims were responsible for vicious assaults on security guards in the past week. More >>
Maori Fisheries Settlement legislation introduced
Thursday, 20 November 2003, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson has introduced legislation that will give effect to the agreed model for allocating Maori Fisheries Settlement assets. More >>
LG Act an opportunity for cultural growth in NZ
Thursday, 20 November 2003, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
The explicit inclusion of cultural well-being as one of the ‘quadruple bottom-line’ purposes in the Local Government Act 2002 represents an exciting opportunity for local authorities, Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard told ... More >>
