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Reducing barriers to overseas recruitment
Tuesday, 11 November 2003, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Proposals to reduce the tax barriers to international recruitment are set out in a government discussion document released today by Revenue Minister Michael Cullen and Associate Revenue Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
Tamihere Speech: Supporting Youth Innovation
Tuesday, 11 November 2003, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Keynote address, Tuesday, November 11, 11.30am Theme: "Common – how to ensure collaboration, how to work together and identify roles for government, business, community and young people." More >>
ERO to check care of international students
Tuesday, 11 November 2003, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Education Review Office (ERO) will look more closely into the pastoral care of international students in secondary and composite schools from the start of next year, Minister Responsible for the Education Review Office Trevor Mallard announced ... More >>
Another win for New Zealand
Tuesday, 11 November 2003, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's arguments against American safeguards on steel imports have been upheld again, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton confirmed today. More >>
Appointments to the Court of Appeal
Monday, 10 November 2003, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson announced today the appointment of The Honourable Noel Crossley Anderson as President of the Court of Appeal and the appointment of The Honourable Robert Grant Hammond, The Honourable William Gillow Gibbes Austen ... More >>
Appointments to the Supreme Court
Monday, 10 November 2003, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson announced today the appointment of The Right Honourable Thomas Munro Gault, The Right Honourable Sir Kenneth James Keith, The Right Honourable Peter Blanchard and The Right Honourable Andrew Patrick Charles Tipping as Judges ... More >>
Energy modelling highlights benefits of efficiency
Monday, 10 November 2003, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The way increased energy efficiency can hold back the price of electricity is highlighted in a new Ministry of Economic Development publication released today, says Energy Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Media Fact Sheet - Screen Production Industry
Monday, 10 November 2003, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Screen Council will provide a leadership voice for the industry, oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the Screen Production Taskforce and provide ongoing advice to Ministers on ways to grow the sector. More >>
Boost for New Zealand screen production
Monday, 10 November 2003, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Helen Clark, and Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Judith Tizard, today announced that the New Zealand Film Commission is to receive a $10 million (incl GST) baseline funding ... More >>
Robust screen industry essential to fulfil Charter
Monday, 10 November 2003, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
A strong, independent screen production industry is essential to realise the potential of Television New Zealand’s charter, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey. More >>
Exciting time for Maori screen production
Monday, 10 November 2003, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The newly announced Screen Council will greatly assist Maori participation in the screen industry, Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia said today. More >>
Government responds to Screen Production Taskforce
Monday, 10 November 2003, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is committed to working with the screen production industry to build a vibrant, sustainable, and financially independent industry, Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Screen production package of economic benefit
Monday, 10 November 2003, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The screen production sector’s cultural and economic roles are recognised in the package of initiatives announced today by Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Helen Clark, and Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton. More >>
Overseas Investment Act First Principles Review
Monday, 10 November 2003, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Iconic sites to get greater protection from ‘first principles’ review of the Overseas Investment Act More >>
Maori secondary teachers set to improve quality
Monday, 10 November 2003, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
10 Nov 2003 Media Statement Maori secondary teachers set to improve the quality of their teaching More >>
NZ commitment to key Pacific agency
Monday, 10 November 2003, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Aid Minister Marian Hobbs has announced a funding commitment of $18 million over the next three years to the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, a regional agency that provides technical assistance to Pacific island countries. More >>
MED Mayors Taskforce for Jobs
Monday, 10 November 2003, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs will continue its work on youth employment issues for another year with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development (MED), Economic, Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton, said today. More >>
New approach for social service delivery tested
Monday, 10 November 2003, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
People seeking housing and income support assistance can now get the help they need at one location in a new approach being tested in South Auckland, Housing and Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
High Court Judge appointed
Monday, 10 November 2003, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of John Gerard Fogarty as a Judge of the High Court. More >>
Te Wera accident report referred to select cmttee.
Friday, 7 November 2003, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Transport Minister Paul Swain is to refer the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) report of the express freight train 533 derailment near Te Wera to the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee. More >>
